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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: ED04-0362-02
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Dec 17, 2004

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NASA's venerable B-52B mothership launch aircraft served as the backdrop at its retirement ceremony on Dec. 17, 2004.

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NASA image: ED04-0362-08
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Dec 17, 2004

ED04-0362-08

Dryden Center director Kevin Petersen shakes hands with AFFTC commander, Brig. Gen. Curtis Bedke, at the retirement...

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NASA image: ED04-0362-07
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Dec 17, 2004

ED04-0362-07

DFRC director Kevin Petersen speaks to an audience of NASA and Air Force visitors, employees and special guests at...

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NASA image: ED04-0362-01
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Dec 17, 2004

ED04-0362-01

Retired NASA Dryden research pilot Ed Schneider served as master of ceremonies at the retirement ceremony for NASA's...

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NASA image: MSFC Director Todd May Retirement Reception
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Jul 25, 2018

MSFC Director Todd May Retirement Reception

NASA Associate Administrator Steve Jurczyk presents retiring Marshall Space Flight Center Todd May with the NASA...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0200-056
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Sep 11, 2008

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September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by...

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NASA image: U.S._Flag Retired from Marshall Building 4200_New Flag Raised at Building 4221
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Jan 31, 2022

U.S._Flag Retired from Marshall Building 4200_New Flag Raised at Building 4221

This video shows the lowering of the U.S. and NASA flags atop Building 4200 at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 25, 2025

Day of Remembrance

Retired NASA astronaut Eileen Collins speaks during NASA’s Day of Remembrance ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025,...

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NASA image: KSC Launch Control Center Renaming
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Feb 22, 2022

KSC Launch Control Center Renaming

John Tribe, retired Apollo engineer, North American Rockwell, speaks during a ceremony renaming Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Major Robert Lawrence Memorial Tribute
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Dec 8, 2017

Major Robert Lawrence Memorial Tribute

During an Astronauts Memorial Foundation tribute honoring U.S. Air Foce Maj. Robert Lawrence, James Abrahamson,...

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NASA image: The Chroniclers Induction Ceremony
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May 15, 2024

The Chroniclers Induction Ceremony

Dan Billow accepts a certificate naming him a Kennedy Chronicler during a May 15 ceremony at the Press Site at...

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NASA image: KSC Launch Control Center Renaming
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Feb 22, 2022

KSC Launch Control Center Renaming

Scott Rigell, speaking on behalf of Ike Rigell, retired Apollo chief engineer and deputy director of launch vehicle...

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NASA image: Air and Space Museum Apollo 40th Celebration
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Jul 19, 2009

Air and Space Museum Apollo 40th Celebration

National Symphony Orchestra Conductor Emil de Cou, left, presents a ceremonial baton to retired NASA Flight Director...

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NASA image: 2015 Day of Remembrance
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Jan 29, 2015

2015 Day of Remembrance

LIGHTING A MEMORIAL CANDLE DURING THE JAN. 29 DAY OF REMEMBRANCE OBSERVANCE AT NASA'S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER...

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NASA image: Kennedy Center Salute To Apollo
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Jul 17, 2009

Kennedy Center Salute To Apollo

Gene Kranz, retired NASA Flight Director and manager, thanks the audience after having guest conducted of the...

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NASA image: Kennedy Center Salute To Apollo
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Jul 17, 2009

Kennedy Center Salute To Apollo

Conductor Emil de Cou and The U.S. Army Chorus and Alumni sing while Gene Kranz, retired NASA Flight Director and...

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NASA image: 2018 Chroniclers
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May 4, 2018

2018 Chroniclers

George Diller, who retired in 2017 after a 37-year career in NASA Public Affairs, was honored as a 2018 “Chronicler”...

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NASA image: KSC Launch Control Center Renaming
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Feb 22, 2022

KSC Launch Control Center Renaming

Scott Rigell, speaking on behalf of Ike Rigell, retired Apollo chief engineer and deputy director of launch vehicle...

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NASA image: A Day of Remembrance 2019
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Feb 7, 2019

A Day of Remembrance 2019

The Brevard County Fire Rescue Honor Guard presents the colors during the singing of the national anthem by retired...

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NASA image: Kennedy Center Salute To Apollo
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Jul 17, 2009

Kennedy Center Salute To Apollo

Gene Kranz, retired NASA Flight Director and manager, conducts the National Symphony Orchestra, while the U.S. Army...

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NASA image: MSFC Annual Day of Remembrance ceremony
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Jan 25, 2018

MSFC Annual Day of Remembrance ceremony

Jody Singer, Marshall deputy director, lights a candle in honor of colleagues who lost their lives in purist of...

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NASA image: A Day of Remembrance 2021
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Jan 28, 2021

A Day of Remembrance 2021

Retired Space Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach speaks during NASA’s Day of Remembrance ceremony on Thursday,...

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NASA image: The Chroniclers Induction Ceremony
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May 15, 2024

The Chroniclers Induction Ceremony

Dan Billow accepts a certificate naming him a Kennedy Chronicler during a May 15 ceremony at the Press Site at...

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NASA image: Kennedy Center Salute To Apollo
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Jul 17, 2009

Kennedy Center Salute To Apollo

Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, left, meets with Gene Kranz, retired NASA Flight Director and manager, back stage...

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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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