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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: Waleed Abdalati Official Portrait
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Jan 6, 2011

Waleed Abdalati Official Portrait

Official portrait, Waleed Abdalati, NASA Chief Scientist, NASA Headquarters, Thursday Jan. 6, 2011 in Washington....

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NASA image: Presidential Teacher Award Winners
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May 19, 2011

Presidential Teacher Award Winners

Recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching stand together with NASA...

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NASA image: NASA Future Forum
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Aug 11, 2011

NASA Future Forum

Dr. Robert Braun, NASA Chief Technologist, second from left, makes a point, as panelists Leland Melvin, Assoicate...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference
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Jul 22, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference

NASA chief scientist, Dr. Waleed Abdalati, speaks at a Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) press conference at the...

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NASA image: NASA Future Forum
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Aug 11, 2011

NASA Future Forum

Dr. Laurie Leshin, NASA Deputy Associate Administrator Exploration Systems Mission Directortorate, second from...

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NASA image: NASA chief scientist visit
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Jul 19, 2011

NASA chief scientist visit

NASA Chief Scientist Dr. Waleed Abdalati visited Stennis Space Center on July 19, to learn about the extensive...

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Aug 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA Chief Scientist Waleed Abdalati addresses news media in Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5055
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Jul 6, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Press Site auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, media were briefed...

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Aug 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, second from the left, addresses news media at Space Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4590
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Aug 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Dr. Nicky Fox, deputy RBSP project scientist for the Applied Physics Laboratory at Johns...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6248
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Aug 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Chief Scientist Waleed Abdalati speaks to...

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Sep 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Panelists conduct a question and answer session with news media after NASA awards a...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4589
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Aug 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - United Launch Alliance, or ULA, Vice President of Mission Operations James Sponnick addresses...

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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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