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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: U.S. Captiol Building
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Jun 23, 2008

U.S. Captiol Building

The U.S. Capitol Building is seen late in the evening from Pennsylvania Avenue on Tuesday, June 24, 2008,...

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NASA image: Congressional Black Caucus meets with NASA
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Jan 13, 2010

Congressional Black Caucus meets with NASA

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, space shuttle crew STS-129 and members of the Congressional Black Caucus pose for...

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NASA image: 50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy
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Jan 20, 2011

50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy

Caroline Kennedy speaks at an event recognizing the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy as...

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NASA image: 50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy
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Jan 20, 2011

50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks during an event recognizing the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F....

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NASA image: House Science, Space, and Technology Budget Hearing
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Mar 2, 2011

House Science, Space, and Technology Budget Hearing

U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, questions NASA Administrator Charles Bolden during a House Committee on...

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NASA image: Congressional Black Caucus meets with NASA
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Jan 13, 2010

Congressional Black Caucus meets with NASA

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, speaks to members of the Congressional Black Caucus during their weekly...

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NASA image: T-38 Aircraft Fly Over Washington
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Apr 5, 2012

T-38 Aircraft Fly Over Washington

Two NASA T-38 training jets are seen as they fly over the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, April 5, 2012, in Washington....

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NASA image: Congressional Black Caucus meets with NASA
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Jan 13, 2010

Congressional Black Caucus meets with NASA

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left standing, speaks to members of the Congressional Black Caucus during their...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard receives MASA Distinguished Service award
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May 7, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard receives MASA Distinguished Service award

S88-31388 (8 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. (center), along with wife Louise, waves to a crowd outside...

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NASA image: 50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy
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Jan 20, 2011

50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy

Caroline Kennedy is welcomed the podium by U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and other dignitaries before speaking at an...

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NASA image: 50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy
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Jan 20, 2011

50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy

Caroline Kennedy speaks at an event recognizing the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy as...

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NASA image: Mikulski Hubble Astronauts
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May 20, 2009

Mikulski Hubble Astronauts

U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., rear right, waves to the crew of STS-125, at the end of a televised phone call to...

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NASA image: Bolden Senate Appropriations Committee
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Apr 11, 2011

Bolden Senate Appropriations Committee

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, speaks with U.S. Sens. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., center, and Kay Bailey...

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NASA image: Mikulski Hubble Astronauts
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May 20, 2009

Mikulski Hubble Astronauts

U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., rear right, speaks to the crew of STS-125, during a televised phone call to the...

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NASA image: Mikulski Hubble Astronauts
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May 20, 2009

Mikulski Hubble Astronauts

U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., rear right, speaks to the crew of STS-125, during a televised phone call to the...

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NASA image: Mikulski Hubble Astronauts
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May 20, 2009

Mikulski Hubble Astronauts

U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., rear right, speaks to the crew of STS-125, during a televised phone call to the...

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NASA image: Mikulski Hubble Astronauts
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May 20, 2009

Mikulski Hubble Astronauts

U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., rear right, along with Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., rear left, speak to the crew of...

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NASA image: Mikulski Hubble Astronauts
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May 20, 2009

Mikulski Hubble Astronauts

U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., rear right, speaks to the crew of STS-125, during a televised phone call to the...

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NASA image: Mikulski Hubble Astronauts
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May 20, 2009

Mikulski Hubble Astronauts

U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., rear right, speaks to the crew of STS-125, during a televised phone call to the...

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NASA image: Mikulski Hubble Astronauts
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May 20, 2009

Mikulski Hubble Astronauts

U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., rear right, and Sen. Bill Nelson, rear left, speak to the crew of STS-125, during...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin Senate Hearing
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May 17, 2005

Michael Griffin Senate Hearing

U.S. Senator Bill Nelson. R-Fla., questions NASA Administrator Dr. Michael Griffin during his appearance in front of...

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NASA image: State of the Union Address Student Guests
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Jan 25, 2011

State of the Union Address Student Guests

White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Associate Director for Science Carl Wieman, left, talks with...

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NASA image: National Symphony Orchestra Concert
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Sep 4, 2010

National Symphony Orchestra Concert

National Symphony Orchestra Conductor Emil de Cou leads the National Symphony Orchestra during the Labor Day Weekend...

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NASA image: National Symphony Orchestra Concert
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Sep 4, 2010

National Symphony Orchestra Concert

National Symphony Orchestra Conductor Emil de Cou leads the National Symphony Orchestra during the Labor Day Weekend...

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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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