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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: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Payload Operations Center (POC) is the science command post for the International Space Station (ISS). Located...

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NASA image: New POD Class
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Sep 26, 2019

New POD Class

Official group photo of the new class of PODs (Payload Operations Directors) for 2019, taken in building 4663...

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NASA image: New POD Class
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Sep 26, 2019

New POD Class

Official group photo of the new class of PODs (Payload Operations Directors) for 2019, taken in building 4663...

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NASA image: 1300124
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Mar 8, 2013

1300124

PAYLOAD OPERATIONS INTEGRATION CENTER TEAM MEMBER STEPHANIE DUDLEY TALKS TO STUDENTS ABOUT HER DAY-TO-DAY JOB DUTIES...

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NASA image: Vice President Pence Visits Marshall Space Flight Center
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Sep 25, 2017

Vice President Pence Visits Marshall Space Flight Center

Air Force Two lands with Vice President Mike Pence along with Congressman Robert Aderholt at the Redstone Army...

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NASA image: Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag
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Dec 17, 2019

Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate and Marshall Center...

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NASA image: Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag
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Dec 17, 2019

Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate and Marshall Center...

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NASA image: Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag
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Dec 17, 2019

Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate and Marshall Center...

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NASA image: 1401412
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Oct 7, 2014

1401412

FROM LEFT, EUGENA GOGGANS AND MELISSA HOPPER, BOTH STOWAGE ENGINEERS, AND LYBREASE WOODARD, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF...

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NASA image: 2015 JSC Flight Director Class
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Nov 17, 2015

2015 JSC Flight Director Class

JSC FLIGHT DIRECTOR CLASS OF 2015 VISITS THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION PAYLOAD OPERATION INTEGRATION CENTER AT...

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NASA image: Lewis Wooten in the MSFC Payload Operations Integration facility.
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Apr 13, 2015

Lewis Wooten in the MSFC Payload Operations Integration facility.

LEWIS WOOTEN, NEW DIRECTOR OF THE MISSION OPERATIONS LABORATORY AT NASA'S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour in O&C
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour in O&C

Kathy Lueders, third from left, associate administrator of the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate,...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 17, 1990

Around Marshall

Marshall's sixth Center Director Thomas J. Lee (1989-1994) touring the Payload Operations Control Center (POCC). The...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2222
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Sep 26, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA officials cut the ribbon to officially reactivate the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour in O&C
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour in O&C

Kathy Lueders, second from right, associate administrator of the Human Exploration and Operations Mission...

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NASA image: 1400042
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Jan 29, 2014

1400042

SPACE STATION SCIENCE INVESTIGATORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TOUR THE PAYLOAD OPERATIONS INTEGRATION CENTER (POIC). THE...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 plaque hanging ceremony
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Apr 26, 2018

Expedition 54 plaque hanging ceremony

NASA astronauts Joe Acaba and Mark Vande Hei Acaba visited Marshall April 11 for their honorary Expedition 54 plaque...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 25, 1992

Microgravity

Dr. Larry DeLucas operating the USML-1 Glovebox (GBX) during the USML-1 (STS-50) mission. Dr. DeLucas was a Payload...

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NASA image: KSC-88PC-0806
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Aug 10, 1988

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - After the successful Flight Readiness Firing of the space shuttle Discovery's three main...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2218
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Sep 26, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A ribbon-cutting at NASA's Kennedy Space Center officially reactivated the Operations...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour in O&C
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour in O&C

Kathy Lueders, third from right, associate administrator of the Human Exploration and Operations Mission...

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NASA image: Portraits of Barbara Brown
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Aug 5, 2022

Portraits of Barbara Brown

Barbara L. Brown, director of Exploration Research and Technology Programs at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is moved by crane to its transport pallet inside the...

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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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