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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Portrait of Floyd L. Thompson
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Jan 25, 1949

Portrait of Floyd L. Thompson

Portrait of Floyd L. Thompson NASA Langley Center Director from 1960 to 1968. Died in 1976

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NASA image: Sumara Thompson-King Swearing in Ceremony
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Jun 2, 2014

Sumara Thompson-King Swearing in Ceremony

Sumara Thompson-King is seen here being sworn in by Robert Lightfoot, Associate Administrator (left) at NASA...

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NASA image: Sumara Thompson-King Swearing in Ceremony
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Jun 2, 2014

Sumara Thompson-King Swearing in Ceremony

Sumara Thompson-King is seen here being sworn in by Robert Lightfoot, Associate Administrator (not pictured) at NASA...

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NASA image: Sumara Thompson-King Swearing in Ceremony
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Jun 2, 2014

Sumara Thompson-King Swearing in Ceremony

Sumara Thompson-King is seen here after being sworn in by Robert Lightfoot, Associate Administrator (left) at NASA...

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NASA image: Portrait of Floyd L. Thompson NASA Langley Center Director
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Nov 6, 1954

Portrait of Floyd L. Thompson NASA Langley Center Director

Portrait of Floyd L. Thompson NASA Langley Center Director 1960-1968. Died in 1976

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NASA image: Portrait of Floyd L. Thompson NASA Langley Center Director
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Jun 21, 1961

Portrait of Floyd L. Thompson NASA Langley Center Director

Portrait of Floyd L. Thompson NASA Langley Center Director

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NASA image: Portrait of Floyd L. Thompson NASA Langley Center Director
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Aug 1, 1974

Portrait of Floyd L. Thompson NASA Langley Center Director

Portrait of Floyd L. Thompson NASA Langley Center Director

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NASA image: Kathy Lueders and Charlie Blackwell-Thompson
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Dec 20, 2022

Kathy Lueders and Charlie Blackwell-Thompson

Artemis launch director, Charlie Blackwell-Thompson and associate administrator of NASA’s Space Operations Mission...

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NASA image: Kathy Lueders and Charlie Blackwell-Thompson
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Dec 20, 2022

Kathy Lueders and Charlie Blackwell-Thompson

Artemis launch director, Charlie Blackwell-Thompson and associate administrator of NASA’s Space Operations Mission...

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NASA image: Kathy Lueders and Charlie Blackwell-Thompson
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Dec 20, 2022

Kathy Lueders and Charlie Blackwell-Thompson

Artemis launch director, Charlie Blackwell-Thompson and associate administrator of NASA’s Space Operations Mission...

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NASA image: Kathy Lueders and Charlie Blackwell-Thompson
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Dec 20, 2022

Kathy Lueders and Charlie Blackwell-Thompson

Artemis launch director, Charlie Blackwell-Thompson and associate administrator of NASA’s Space Operations Mission...

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NASA image: Kathy Lueders and Charlie Blackwell-Thompson
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Dec 20, 2022

Kathy Lueders and Charlie Blackwell-Thompson

Artemis launch director, Charlie Blackwell-Thompson and associate administrator of NASA’s Space Operations Mission...

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NASA image: Portrait - Thompson, Robert F.
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Mar 21, 1980

Portrait - Thompson, Robert F.

S80-29677 (1980) - Robert F. Thompson

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 19, 1988

Around Marshall

Marshall's fifth Center Director, James R. Thompson (1986-1989), in the control room of the Solid Rocket Booster...

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NASA image: 1000552
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Feb 15, 2008

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PHILLIP THOMPSON (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, ATK LS) ASSEMBLES A COMPOSITE

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NASA image: 1000553
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Feb 15, 2008

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PHILLIP THOMPSON (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, ATK LS) ASSEMBLES A COMPOSITE

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NASA image: 1300593
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Jul 23, 2013

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PHILLIP THOMPSON APPLIES EPOXY RESIN TO BURST TEST ARTICLE

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NASA image: M2-F1 on lakebed with pilot Milt Thompson
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Aug 15, 1963

M2-F1 on lakebed with pilot Milt Thompson

NASA Flight Research Pilot Milt Thompson, shown here on the lakebed with the M2-F1 lifting body, was an early backer...

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NASA image: Studio Portrait of Karen Thompson-Chief Technologist NASA
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May 1, 2013

Studio Portrait of Karen Thompson-Chief Technologist NASA

Studio Portrait of Karen Thompson-Chief Technologist NASA

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NASA image: ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TEAM
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Mar 17, 2016

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TEAM

PHILLIP THOMPSON WRAPS PRESSURE VESSEL WITH COMPOSITE MATERIAL

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NASA image: 1300589
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Jul 23, 2013

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MATERIALS ENGINEER CHAD HASTINGS AND ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PHILLIP THOMPSON LAYING UP RUBBER INSULATION ON BURST...

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NASA image: 1300587
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Jul 23, 2013

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MATERIALS ENGINEER CHAD HASTINGS AND ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PHILLIP THOMPSON LAYING UP RUBBER INSULATION ON BURST...

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NASA image: EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson
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Mar 29, 2018

EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson

NASA Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, center, stands next to her console in Firing Room 1 at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: Fireside Chat with Artemis Launch Director Charlie Blackwell Thompson and Apollo 11’s JoAnn Morgan
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Apr 2, 2024

Fireside Chat with Artemis Launch Director Charlie Blackwell Thompson and Apollo 11’s JoAnn Morgan

To honor Women’s History Month 2024, Artemis Launch Director Charlie Blackwell and Apollo 11 instrumentation...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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