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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: The record-setting AeroVironment/NASA Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric flying wing is enshrined in the National Air & Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center.
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Jan 24, 2007

The record-setting AeroVironment/NASA Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric flying wing is enshrined in the National Air & Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center.

The record-setting AeroVironment/NASA Pathfinder-Plus solar-electric flying wing is enshrined in the National Air &...

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NASA image: Portrait of Casey Denham
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Jul 15, 2020

Portrait of Casey Denham

Portrait of Casey Denham in front of the Apollo 12 Command Module "Yankee Clipper" display at the Virginia Air and...

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NASA image: Aint Too Proud
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Nov 6, 2024

Aint Too Proud

Members of the cast and crew of the Broadway national touring production of “Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of...

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NASA image: Astronaut Scott Carpenter undergoes simulated mission in procedures trainer
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Mar 29, 1962

Astronaut Scott Carpenter undergoes simulated mission in procedures trainer

S62-01033 (1961) --- Project Mercury astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the United States second manned...

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NASA image: Astronaut Scott Carpenter - Procedures Trainer - Johnsonville, PA
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Aug 1, 1961

Astronaut Scott Carpenter - Procedures Trainer - Johnsonville, PA

S61-03506 (1961) --- Project Mercury astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the United States second manned...

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NASA image: Researchers at the controls of the air taxi simulators
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Sep 25, 2024

Researchers at the controls of the air taxi simulators

Focus on active photos –Class B Simulation Evaluation in the ATOL Lab at Langley (Also at FAA Tech Center) where...

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NASA image: 2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation
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Mar 24, 2022

2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation

Christopher Browne, acting director of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum delivers opening remarks at...

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NASA image: 2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation
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Mar 24, 2022

2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation

Christopher Browne, acting director of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum delivers opening remarks at...

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NASA image: 2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation
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Mar 24, 2022

2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation

Wally Funk delivers remarks after accepting the 2022 Michael Collins Trophy for Lifetime Achievement, Thursday,...

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NASA image: 2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation
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Mar 24, 2022

2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation

Wally Funk delivers remarks after accepting the 2022 Michael Collins Trophy for Lifetime Achievement, Thursday,...

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NASA image: 2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation
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Mar 24, 2022

2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation

Wally Funk delivers remarks after accepting the 2022 Michael Collins Trophy for Lifetime Achievement, Thursday,...

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NASA image: Researchers tracking air taxi flights simulations using NASA developed mission operations software
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Sep 25, 2024

Researchers tracking air taxi flights simulations using NASA developed mission operations software

Focus on active photos –Class B Simulation Evaluation in the ATOL Lab at Langley (Also at FAA Tech Center) where...

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NASA image: Astronaut Richard F. Gordon Jr. Climbing in to Training Simulator
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Sep 5, 1968

Astronaut Richard F. Gordon Jr. Climbing in to Training Simulator

Richard F. Gordon Jr. climbing into training simulator. Astronaut Richard (Dick) Gordon, died in November 2017, at...

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NASA image: NASA SOLVE Challenge Event
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Sep 21, 2017

NASA SOLVE Challenge Event

Lynn Buquo, manager, NASA Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation, speaks on a panel on improving air...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery Fly-Over

Jarod Ondas (left), of Virginia, and his brother Austin, watch as space shuttle Discovery approaches the National...

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NASA image: NASA SOLVE Challenge Event
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Sep 21, 2017

NASA SOLVE Challenge Event

Marit Meyer, research aerospace engineer, Aerosol Science and Instrumentation, NASA, speaks on a panel on improving...

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NASA image: NASA SOLVE Challenge Event
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Sep 21, 2017

NASA SOLVE Challenge Event

Marit Meyer, research aerospace engineer, Aerosol Science and Instrumentation, NASA, speaks on a panel on improving...

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NASA image: NASA SOLVE Challenge Event
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Sep 21, 2017

NASA SOLVE Challenge Event

A young audience member asks the panel a question during a discussion on improving air quality for health in space...

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NASA image: NASA SOLVE Challenge Event
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Sep 21, 2017

NASA SOLVE Challenge Event

Jitendra Joshi, chief technology advisor, Advanced Exploration Systems, NASA, speaks on a panel on improving air...

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NASA image: NASA SOLVE Challenge Event
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Sep 21, 2017

NASA SOLVE Challenge Event

Michael Painter, senior program officer, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, speaks on a panel on improving air quality...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1537
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Feb 21, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1649
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Mar 6, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1646
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Mar 6, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1534
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Feb 21, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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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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