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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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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside space shuttle Atlantis' crew compartment, a United Space Alliance employee closes the...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside space shuttle Atlantis' crew compartment, a United Space Alliance employee works...

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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside space shuttle Atlantis' crew compartment, a United Space Alliance employee begins to...

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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A towback technician is seen through the cockpit windows of space shuttle Atlantis as he...

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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis makes its slow trek from...

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Mar 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Surrounding lights cast a glow as space shuttle Discovery is towed to Orbiter Processing...

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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - From inside space shuttle Atlantis' crew compartment, NASA Kennedy Space Center workers are...

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Mar 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery is towed into Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis makes its slow trek from...

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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers look on as space shuttle Atlantis enters...

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Mar 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –Space shuttle Discovery arrives inside Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis makes its slow trek from...

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Mar 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After sunset, space shuttle Discovery is towed from the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis makes its slow trek from...

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Mar 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery rolls toward Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis makes its slow trek from...

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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis makes its slow trek from...

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Mar 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery is silhouetted against a fading sunset sky at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis enters Orbiter Processing...

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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's "towback" vehicle slowly pulls the spacecraft into Orbiter...

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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The "towback" vehicle slowly pulls Space shuttle Discovery from the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's "towback" vehicle slowly pulls the spacecraft toward Orbiter...

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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery enters Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A "towback" vehicle slowly pulls space shuttle Discovery through the open door of Orbiter...

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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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