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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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Oct 16, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians close the clamshell...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission
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Jun 10, 2007

Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission

ISS015-E-11743 (10 June 2007) --- A view photographed from the International Space Station shows the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0414
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Apr 15, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Discovery rests inside the Vehicle Assembly Building after...

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NASA image: STS-48 Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) is released by OV-103's RMS
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Sep 15, 1991

STS-48 Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) is released by OV-103's RMS

STS048-31-002 (15 Sept 1991) --- The Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) separates from the Remote...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2534
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Mar 29, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2536
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Mar 29, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1812
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Feb 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, external fuel tank ET-131 has...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1200
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Jun 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Joint Airlock Module, sporting a NASA logo, is moved toward the payload bay of...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0854
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Apr 10, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech, the shipping container holding the Dawn spacecraft is moved into the...

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NASA image: Exterior view of the ISS taken during EVA 3 for Expedition 15 / STS-118 Joint Operations
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Aug 15, 2007

Exterior view of the ISS taken during EVA 3 for Expedition 15 / STS-118 Joint Operations

ISS015-E-22575 (15 Aug. 2007) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour, docked to the...

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NASA image: View of PMM being transferred to Node 1
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Mar 1, 2011

View of PMM being transferred to Node 1

S133-E-007596 (1 March 2011) --- In the grasp of the International Space Station’s Canadarm2, the Italian-built...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1813
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Feb 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, external fuel tank ET-131 moves from the turn...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1168
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Sep 23, 1999

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A short during liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia in July was traced to a wire in the payload bay with damaged...

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NASA image: STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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May 23, 2010

STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S132-E-012320 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis? vertical stabilizer, orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc245
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Jan 31, 1997

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The Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) Spacelab module is lowered into the payload bay of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2472
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Nov 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery rolls out of high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building for...

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NASA image: STS_135_CEIT
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Apr 8, 2011

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JSC2011-E-040372 (8 April 2011) --- Technicians inspect the payload bay of the space shuttle Atlantis during the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1810
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Feb 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, external fuel tank ET-131 is...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by STS-127 Crew
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Jul 30, 2009

Earth Observations taken by STS-127 Crew

S127-E-012776 (30 July 2009) --- Backdropped by Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space, a Dual RF Astrodynamic...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0979
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Jun 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Columbia's payload bay doors are ready to be closed for mission STS-107. Installed...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2473
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Nov 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery rolls out of high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building for...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5235
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Oct 16, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the clamshell doors of space...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1368
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Oct 22, 1998

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, a worker places the nameplate on the side of the Unity connecting module,...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc559
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Apr 2, 1997

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Yesterday, NASA decided to postpone for 24-hours the launch of Columbia on mission STS-83 due to a requirement to...

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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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