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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: Sally Ride Panel Discussion
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Jun 15, 2015

Sally Ride Panel Discussion

Kennedy Space Center employees attend “The Legacy of Sally Ride: The First American Woman in Space” event at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Panel Discussion
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Jun 15, 2015

Sally Ride Panel Discussion

NASA Chief Historian Brian Odom moderates “The Legacy of Sally Ride: The First American Woman in Space” event at...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Panel Discussion
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Jun 15, 2015

Sally Ride Panel Discussion

Jennifer Kunz, associate director, technical, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, addresses the audience at “The Legacy...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Panel Discussion
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Jun 15, 2015

Sally Ride Panel Discussion

Bear Ride, the sister of pioneering astronaut Sally Ride, speaks during “The Legacy of Sally Ride: The First...

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NASA image: Supriya Jindal visits school
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Mar 19, 2009

Supriya Jindal visits school

Louisiana First Lady Supriya Jindal (left) speaks to teachers and students at A.P. Tureaud Elementary School in New...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Panel Discussion
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Jun 15, 2015

Sally Ride Panel Discussion

Tam O’Shaughnessy, center (on the monitor), speaks during “The Legacy of Sally Ride: The First American Woman in...

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NASA image: STS-7 - Sally Ride, first American woman in space, during STS-7 mission
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Jun 15, 2023

STS-7 - Sally Ride, first American woman in space, during STS-7 mission

s07-31-1603 (June 24, 1983) --- NASA astronaut Sally K. Ride, STS-7 mission specialist, is seen sitting in the aft...

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NASA image: Supriya Jindal visits school
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Mar 19, 2009

Supriya Jindal visits school

Louisiana First Lady Supriya Jindal fields a question from a student at A.P. Tureaud Elementary School in New...

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Jul 22, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At a women's forum held in the Apollo/Saturn V Center, Marta Bohn-Meyer, the first...

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NASA image: STS-7 - Ride, Sally (Inflight)
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Jun 24, 1983

STS-7 - Ride, Sally (Inflight)

S83-35763 / STS007-02-027 (18 June 1983) --- Seen on the flight deck of the space shuttle Challenger, astronaut...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4451
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Jul 29, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This orbiter tribute of space shuttle Challenger, or OV-099, hangs in Firing Room 4 of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4451A
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Jul 29, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a version of space shuttle Challenger's orbiter tribute, or OV-099, which hangs in...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4451B
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Jul 29, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a printable version of space shuttle Challenger's orbiter tribute, or OV-099, which...

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NASA image: KSC-99PP-0900
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Jul 22, 1999

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Former astronaut Sally Ride (left) sits on a panel of women discussing 'Past, Present and Future of Space.' Other...

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Jul 19, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At a women's forum held in the Apollo/Saturn V Center, Donna Shalala, secretary of...

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NASA image: KSC-99PP-0899
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Jul 19, 1999

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A prestigious panel (shown) discussing 'Past, Present and Future of Space' includes Marta Bohn-Meyer, the first...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0905
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Jul 19, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin addresses the attendees of a women's forum held in...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Sep 12, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

A smooth countdown culminated in a picture-perfect launch as the Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-47) climbed skyward...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Sep 12, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

A smooth countdown culminated in a picture-perfect launch as the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour (STS-47) climbed...

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NASA image: NASA Associate Administrator and Deputy Administrator All Hands
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May 28, 2019

NASA Associate Administrator and Deputy Administrator All Hands

Employees listen to remarks from NASA’s Deputy Associate Administrator Melanie Saunders, left, and Associate...

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NASA image: NASA Associate Administrator and Deputy Administrator All Hands
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May 28, 2019

NASA Associate Administrator and Deputy Administrator All Hands

NASA Deputy Associate Administrator Melanie Saunders addresses Kennedy Space Center employees during a Town Hall...

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NASA image: NASA Associate Administrator and Deputy Administrator All Hands
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May 28, 2019

NASA Associate Administrator and Deputy Administrator All Hands

NASA’s Deputy Associate Administrator Melanie Saunders, left, and Associate Administrator Steve Jurczyk participate...

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May 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Before the induction ceremony of five space program heroes into the U.S. Astronaut...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Tribute
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May 20, 2013

Sally Ride Tribute

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden announces during a National Tribute to Sally Ride that NASA is recognizing Ride,...

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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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