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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: Chronicler's Induction Ceremony
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May 5, 2017

Chronicler's Induction Ceremony

Current and retired NASA Public Affairs team members and space journalists gather in the NASA News Center at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Reggie Alexander
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Mar 2, 2020

Reggie Alexander

Reggie Alexander, manager of the Marshall Space Flight Center’s Partnerships and Formulation Office, is interviewed...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4177
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Aug 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Director of Public Affairs Lisa Malone welcomes about 45 of NASA’s social media...

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NASA image: The Chronicles Wall
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May 3, 2017

The Chronicles Wall

Brass plaques engraved with the names of Gatha Cottee of NASA Public Affairs, Walter Cronkite of CBS News and Bill...

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NASA image: KSC-20170505-PH_CSH01_0003
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May 5, 2017

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Brass strips bear the names and photos of the six new honorees added to the "Chroniclers" roll of honor in the NASA...

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NASA image: Chronicler's Induction Ceremony
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May 5, 2017

Chronicler's Induction Ceremony

Friends, family members and colleagues of former NASA Public Affairs team members and space journalists gather in...

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NASA image: Terry White seated at the public affairs console STS-8
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Sep 2, 1983

Terry White seated at the public affairs console STS-8

Terry White, serving as public affairs office commentator in the mission operations control room (MOCR) of JSC's...

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NASA image: Pre-STS-3 press conference held at the JSC public affairs facility
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Jan 25, 1982

Pre-STS-3 press conference held at the JSC public affairs facility

S82-25905 (21 Jan. 1982) --- Astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton uses an electronic pointer to localize an area on a...

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NASA image: Chronicler's Induction Ceremony
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May 5, 2017

Chronicler's Induction Ceremony

A poster in the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center in Florida bears the names and photos of the six new...

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NASA image: Pre-STS-3 press conference held at the JSC public affairs facility
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Jan 25, 1982

Pre-STS-3 press conference held at the JSC public affairs facility

S82-25903 (21 Jan. 1982) --- Astronaut Jack R. Lousma, center, and C. Gordon Fullerton, left, respond to a visual...

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NASA image: Chronicler's Induction Ceremony
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May 5, 2017

Chronicler's Induction Ceremony

Posters in the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center in Florida bear the names and photos of five of the six new...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-3842
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Jun 25, 2009

KSC-2009-3842

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Bart Hagemeyer, at left, meteorologist in charge, NOAA National Weather Service forecast...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3841
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Jun 25, 2009

KSC-2009-3841

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A prelaunch news conference on the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-O...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1176
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Jul 25, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Official portrait of Mike Rein, Division Chief, Media Services, External Relations and...

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NASA image: NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.
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Oct 19, 2016

NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.

News Conference following the test of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technical capability Level...

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NASA image: NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.
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Oct 19, 2016

NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.

News Conference following the test of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technical capability Level...

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NASA image: NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.
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Oct 19, 2016

NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.

News Conference following the test of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technical capability Level...

ARC
NASA image: NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.
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Oct 19, 2016

NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.

News Conference following the test of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technical capability Level...

ARC
NASA image: NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.
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Oct 19, 2016

NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.

News Conference following the test of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technical capability Level...

ARC
NASA image: NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.
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Oct 19, 2016

NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.

News Conference following the test of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technical capability Level...

ARC
NASA image: NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.
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Oct 19, 2016

NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.

News Conference following the test of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technical capability Level...

ARC
NASA image: NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.
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Oct 19, 2016

NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.

News Conference following the test of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technical capability Level...

ARC
NASA image: NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.
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Oct 19, 2016

NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.

News Conference following the test of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technical capability Level...

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NASA image: MSFC-1700816
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Jul 10, 2017

MSFC-1700816

Marshall Space Flight Center public affairs officer, Brian Massey, interviews Gregory Johnson, NASA's Super Guppie...

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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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