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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: F-15 #281 and F-104 #826 fly in formation during Space Shuttle tile testing.
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Nov 13, 1980

F-15 #281 and F-104 #826 fly in formation during Space Shuttle tile testing.

F-15 #281 and F-104 #826 fly in formation during Space Shuttle tile testing. Note the tiles mounted on the right...

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NASA image: Shuttle Tile Flight Test Fixture (FTF) on NOAA WP-3D Orion aircraft
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Feb 4, 1987

Shuttle Tile Flight Test Fixture (FTF) on NOAA WP-3D Orion aircraft

This photo shows the Shuttle tile flight test fixture under the wing of a National Oceanographic and Atmospheric...

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NASA image: E-4123
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Jun 5, 1958

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The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, besides being used extensively in its primary role as an inflight aircraft refueler,...

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NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0008-11
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Jan 12, 1996

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Space Shuttle tile rain erosion test: Frank Hui sets MDA samples in Panel Test Facility for PTF-65

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NASA image: Behnken during Expedition 16 / STS-123 EVA 4
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Mar 21, 2008

Behnken during Expedition 16 / STS-123 EVA 4

ISS016-E-033400 (21 March 2008) --- Astronaut Robert L. Behnken, STS-123 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: ARC-1974-AC74-2000
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May 15, 1974

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Space Shuttle Tile Thermal Protection System testing in Ames Arc Jet facilities

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NASA image: Behnken during EVA 4 - Expedition 16 / STS-13 Joint Operations
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Mar 21, 2008

Behnken during EVA 4 - Expedition 16 / STS-13 Joint Operations

S123-E-007909 (21 March 2008) --- Astronaut Robert L. Behnken, STS-123 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Behnken and Foreman during EVA 4 - Expedition 16 / STS-13 Joint Operations
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Mar 21, 2008

Behnken and Foreman during EVA 4 - Expedition 16 / STS-13 Joint Operations

S123-E-007838 (21 March 2008) --- Astronauts Robert L. Behnken (top) and Mike Foreman, both STS-123 mission...

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NASA image: Behnken during EVA 4 - Expedition 16 / STS-13 Joint Operations
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Mar 21, 2008

Behnken during EVA 4 - Expedition 16 / STS-13 Joint Operations

S123-E-007907 (21 March 2008) --- Astronaut Robert L. Behnken, STS-123 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Behnken during EVA 4 - Expedition 16 / STS-13 Joint Operations
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Mar 21, 2008

Behnken during EVA 4 - Expedition 16 / STS-13 Joint Operations

S123-E-007816 (21 March 2008) --- Astronaut Robert L. Behnken, STS-123 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Behnken during EVA 4 - Expedition 16 / STS-13 Joint Operations
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Mar 21, 2008

Behnken during EVA 4 - Expedition 16 / STS-13 Joint Operations

S123-E-007906 (21 March 2008) --- Astronaut Robert L. Behnken, STS-123 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Foreman during Expedition 16 / STS-123 EVA 4
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Mar 21, 2008

Foreman during Expedition 16 / STS-123 EVA 4

ISS016-E-033394 (21 March 2008) --- Astronaut Mike Foreman, STS-123 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Behnken and Foreman during EVA 4 - Expedition 16 / STS-13 Joint Operations
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Mar 21, 2008

Behnken and Foreman during EVA 4 - Expedition 16 / STS-13 Joint Operations

S123-E-007839 (21 March 2008) --- Astronauts Mike Foreman (foreground) and Robert L. Behnken, both STS-123 mission...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc929
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Aug 10, 1998

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In the Tile Fabrication Shop, Tony Rollins, with United Space Alliance, holds down a curtain while making a test...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1064
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Apr 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance employee Mike Cote installs...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2091
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Sep 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers prepare to lift the tile box from the...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2094
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Sep 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers ensure the tile box is secured onto a...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2092
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Sep 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers oversee the lifting of the tile box...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2093
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Sep 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the tile box is lowered onto a stand. The box...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2090
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Sep 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers prepare to lift the tile box from the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1066
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Apr 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF), United Space Alliance (USA) employee Harrell...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1084
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Apr 10, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance employee Dave Sanborn (left)...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1067
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Apr 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance employee Harrell Watts...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1081
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Apr 10, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance employee Dave Sanborn...

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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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