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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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Sep 21, 2006

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Atlantis gets the traditional post-landing inspection by the mission crew members. Touchdown completes STS-115’s...

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Oct 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane moves...

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Oct 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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Sep 21, 2006

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Mission Control has given Commander Brent Jett the 'go' for deorbit burn. Atlantis is completing mission STS-115...

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Jul 20, 2006

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Did you ever wonder how NASA decides if the weather is good enough to launch the space shuttle? Shuttle Launch...

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Feb 7, 2008

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Lift Off_ Space shuttle Atlantis roars off the launch pad out of a cloud of smoke and steam headed for orbit. The...

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May 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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Oct 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the right...

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Feb 7, 2008

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The STS-122 astronauts board space shuttle Atlantis and are strapped safely into their seats for flight. The crew...

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Aug 29, 2007

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Mission Accomplished_ Four spacewalks on mission STS-118 brought the International Space Station closer to...

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May 31, 2008

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Allard Beutel, NASA news chief at Kennedy Space Center, interviews NASA astronaut Jim Dutton. The STS-124 mission is...

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Feb 7, 2008

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NASA Launch Director Doug Lyons wishes Commander Steve Frick and his crew a successful mission and safe return. The...

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Apr 25, 2006

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Captain David Fraine, master of the booster recovery ship Freedom Star, talks about his job -- in his own words.

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Feb 2, 2005

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Every day, Todd Dugan brings the Space Shuttle closer to Return to Flight by lending a hand... and an arm. Todd is...

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May 31, 2008

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Discovery heads to orbit as the external tank falls back to Earth. The STS-124 mission is the 26th in the assembly...

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Sep 8, 2006

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Launch Commentator George Diller interviews Space Station Mission Manager Robbie Ashley. Atlantis will fly on...

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Nov 16, 2009

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Launch Commentator George Diller opens countdown coverage of the liftoff of space shuttle Atlantis on mission...

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Nov 8, 2006

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Jim Kennedy, Center Director at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, invites you to join in the excitement as NASA prepares...

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Mar 11, 2008

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Endeavour's external tank falls away from the orbiter. The STS-123 crew will make a record-breaking 16-day mission...

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Feb 6, 2008

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NASA Commentator George Diller describes the scene at Launch Pad 39A with comments about launch team readiness and...

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Oct 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the right...

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Dec 9, 2006

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Discovery's astronauts gather for their traditional meal before liftoff. On the STS-116 mission, the crew will...

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Jul 5, 2006

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STS-121 Mission Specialist Mike Fossum captured this video from space following the successful July 4, 2006 launch...

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Dec 9, 2006

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A Fond Farewell. Launch Director Mike Leinbach bids the Discovery crew good luck and godspeed on their mission. On...

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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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