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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: Stennis time capsule
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Oct 15, 2011

Stennis time capsule

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (right) and Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command Chief of...

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NASA image: Stennis time capsule
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Oct 15, 2011

Stennis time capsule

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (right) and Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command Chief of...

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NASA image: Stardust Sample Return
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Jan 17, 2006

Stardust Sample Return

This image shows the return capsule inside a protective covering. The capsule, which landed at 2:10 a.m. Pacific...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Visits NASA Armstrong
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Oct 13, 2021

NASA Administrator Visits NASA Armstrong

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, from left, NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center Director David McBride, NASA Deputy...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Visits NASA Armstrong
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Oct 13, 2021

NASA Administrator Visits NASA Armstrong

Andy Blua and Don Whitfield stand by the time capsule they helped construct 25 years ago on NASA Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Visits NASA Armstrong
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Oct 13, 2021

NASA Administrator Visits NASA Armstrong

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy shows NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Visits NASA Armstrong
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Oct 13, 2021

NASA Administrator Visits NASA Armstrong

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson shows a picture of the X-3 to NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center Director David...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3520
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Sep 9, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, a Space Shuttle Program time capsule...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3521
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Sep 9, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, a Space Shuttle Program time capsule...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-054
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Nov 29, 2006

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Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Navy Memorial anchor display on Shennandoah plaza -...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-055
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Nov 29, 2006

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Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Navy Memorial anchor display on Shennandoah plaza -...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-053
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Nov 29, 2006

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Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Navy Memorial anchor display on Shennandoah plaza -...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-052
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Nov 29, 2006

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Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Navy Memorial anchor display on Shennandoah plaza -...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-051
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Nov 29, 2006

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Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Navy Memorial anchor display on Shennandoah plaza -...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-049
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Nov 29, 2006

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Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Navy Memorial anchor display on Shennandoah plaza -...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-021
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Sep 27, 2006

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Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Time capsule and cube display ot courner of DeFrance and...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-028
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Sep 27, 2006

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Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Time capsule and cube display ot courner of DeFrance and...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-023
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Sep 27, 2006

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Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Time capsule and cube display ot courner of DeFrance and...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3515
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Sep 9, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, a former space shuttle commander, speaks to guests...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3514
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Sep 9, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Cheryl Hurst, director of NASA Education and External Relations speaks during a ceremony to...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3518
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Sep 9, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, future space explorers gather during...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Launching Lucy to the Trojan Asteroids [Episode 39]
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Oct 15, 2021

NASA Science Live: Launching Lucy to the Trojan Asteroids [Episode 39]

NASA Science Live: Launching Lucy to the Trojan Asteroids Description: Going where no spacecraft has gone before,...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Preflight training at Star City
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Mar 1, 2003

Expedition 7 Preflight training at Star City

JSC2003-E-28142 (March 2003) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko (left), Expedition Seven commander; and astronaut...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-23 Splashdown
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Sep 30, 2021

SpaceX CRS-23 Splashdown

SpaceX’s Cargo Dragon spacecraft is lifted aboard a recovery vessel after splashing down in the Atlantic Ocean off...

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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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