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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: Space Shuttle Project
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Nov 1, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Aligned straight on with the red approach lights, the Orbiter Columbia (STS-52) glides toward Runway 33 of Kennedy...

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NASA image: STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lands on runway 33 at KSC SLF
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Nov 1, 1992

STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lands on runway 33 at KSC SLF

STS052-S-099 (1 Nov. 1992) --- This three-quarter front view shows the Space Shuttle Columbia just after deployment...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0264
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Mar 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Powerful xenon lights on the Shuttle Landing Facility outline the dark image of...

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Mar 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After landing Columbia on its return from mission STS-109 - servicing the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: STS-109 landing view
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Mar 12, 2002

STS-109 landing view

The Space Shuttle Columbia, with its crew of seven astronauts on board, touches down on Runway 33 of the KSC Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD0263
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Mar 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Columbia, with its crew of seven, approaches touchdown on Runway 33 of the KSC...

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Mar 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a post-flight walk around orbiter Columbia at the Shuttle Landing Facility,...

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NASA image: STS-109 landing view
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Mar 12, 2002

STS-109 landing view

STS109-S-016 (12 March 2002)--- The Space Shuttle Columbia, with its crew of seven astronauts on board, approaches...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0574
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Apr 25, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-101 Mission Specialist Susan J. Helms (left) and a suit technician grin...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3059
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Apr 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility in Florida, STS-134 Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0574
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Apr 25, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-101 Mission Specialist Susan J. Helms (left) and a suit technician grin...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3058
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Apr 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility in Florida, STS-134 Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3057
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Apr 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility in Florida, STS-134 crew members,...

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Dec 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations Bill Gerstenmaier congratulates...

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Dec 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Commander Mark Polansky disembarks from Space Shuttle Discovery following...

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Dec 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Reiter, returning from a 6-month stay on the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2888
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Dec 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Reiter (seated), returning from a 6-month stay...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2885
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Dec 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Reiter, returning from a 6-month stay on the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2887
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Dec 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Reiter (seated), returning from a 6-month stay...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2876
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Dec 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Pilot William Oefelein joins convoy personnel during post-landing inspections...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2884
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Dec 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-116 crew head for crew quarters following the landing of Discovery...

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Dec 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Commander Mark Polansky talks to Launch Director Mike Leinbach beneath Space...

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Dec 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Deputy Center Director Bill Parsons, Discovery Flow Director Stephanie Stilson, Center...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2883
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Dec 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Kennedy Space Center Director Jim Kennedy welcomes STS-116 Commander Mark Polansky...

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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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