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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: KSC-07pd0834
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Apr 6, 2007

KSC-07pd0834

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus barge arrives at Port Canaveral in Florida with its cargo of the external...

KSC
NASA image: STS-117 landing at Dryden
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Jun 22, 2007

STS-117 landing at Dryden

STS117-S-054 (22 June 2007) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis is towed from the runway at Edwards Air Force Base to...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
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Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

The space shuttle Enterprise is towed by barge up the Hudson River with the New York skyline seen on the left and...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
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Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

The space shuttle Enterprise is towed by barge up the Hudson River in New York with the World Trade Center's Freedom...

HQ
NASA image:  Mir 21 cosmonauts assemble a truss during EVA
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Oct 1, 1996

Mir 21 cosmonauts assemble a truss during EVA

NM21-382-010 (For Release October 1996) --- Mir 21 commander Yury I. Onufrienko (left), wearing a red stripe on his...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
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Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

The space shuttle Enterprise is towed by barge next to the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum where it will lifted...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-07pd0837
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Apr 6, 2007

KSC-07pd0837

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After passing through the Banana River bridge, the Pegasus barge, with its cargo of...

KSC
NASA image: Dream Chaser ALT-2 Free Flight
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Nov 11, 2017

Dream Chaser ALT-2 Free Flight

Sierra Nevada Corp’s Dream Chaser being towed from the former space shuttle hangar at NASA Armstrong Flight Research...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1643
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Nov 3, 2000

KSC-00pp1643

After landing at the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), with its unique cargo...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
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Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

The tugboat Shelby tows the space shuttle Enterprise on a barge on the Hudson River to the Intrepid Sea, Air and...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1986

Early Program Development

This 1986 artist's concept shows the Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle (OMV) towing a satellite. As envisioned by Marshall...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0689
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Mar 14, 2003

KSC-03pd0689

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Atlantis is towed away from the Vehicle Assembly Building. The orbiter was demated from...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd0836
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Apr 6, 2007

KSC-07pd0836

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus barge, with its cargo of the external tank prepared for mission STS-118,...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
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Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

The space shuttle Enterprise is towed by barge up the Hudson River in New York with the New York City Skyline,...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0690
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Mar 14, 2003

KSC-03pd0690

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Atlantis is towed away from the Vehicle Assembly Building. The orbiter was demated from...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd0835
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Apr 6, 2007

KSC-07pd0835

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus barge, with its cargo of the external tank prepared for mission STS-118,...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
Image
Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

The space shuttle Enterprise is towed by barge up the Hudson River in New York with the World Trade Center's Freedom...

HQ
NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
Image
Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers boat, Hayward, is seen in the foreground as the space shuttle Enterprise is towed...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0686
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Mar 14, 2003

KSC-03pd0686

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Atlantis is ready to be towed to the Orbiter...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
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Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

The space shuttle Enterprise is towed by barge up the Hudson River on it's way to the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1163
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Jun 15, 2001

KSC-01pp1163

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Dark clouds and strong winds seem almost to touch the ground near the tow-way leading...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
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Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

The space shuttle Enterprise, backdropped by the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, is towed by barge in the Upper Bay on its...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
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Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

Riders onboard a New York Water Taxi get a close-up view of the space shuttle Enterprise as it is towed by barge up...

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NASA image: Shuttle Discovery, accompanied by recovery vehicles, is towed up the taxiway at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center following its landing on August 9, 2005
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Aug 9, 2005

Shuttle Discovery, accompanied by recovery vehicles, is towed up the taxiway at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center following its landing on August 9, 2005

The Space Shuttle Discovery, accompanied by a convoy of recovery vehicles, is towed up the taxiway at NASA's Dryden...

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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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