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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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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare to work...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1949
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Mar 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – One of the three thoroughly inspected gaseous hydrogen flow control valves is shown after its...

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Aug 11, 2011

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

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Aug 5, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery's STS-128 mission crew members arrive in T-38 training jets at NASA...

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Jul 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, protective plastic covers the nose of space...

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Mar 14, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Lights glow on the structures on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach...

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Oct 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Commander Pamela Melroy exits the Shuttle Training Aircraft after arrival at...

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Oct 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-120 Commander...

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Jul 12, 2000

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STS-92 Pilot Pam Melroy poses at the Shuttle Landing Facility before flying back to Houston. She and other crew...

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NASA image: CRISTA-SPAS, held over the payload bay by the RMS after rendezvous and capture
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Aug 16, 1997

CRISTA-SPAS, held over the payload bay by the RMS after rendezvous and capture

STS085-722-087 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- The Cryogenic Infrared Spectrometers and Telescopes for the...

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May 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside space shuttle Discovery's payload bay can be seen the red rain gutters, which prevent...

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May 11, 1995

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The Space Shuttle Discovery slowly and carefully makes the 4.2- mile (6.8 kilometer) trek from the Vehicle Assembly...

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Jul 12, 2000

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STS-92 Pilot Pam Melroy poses at the Shuttle Landing Facility before flying back to Houston. She and other crew...

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NASA image: STS-95 crew training - emergency egress training at bldg 9
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Jun 1, 1998

STS-95 crew training - emergency egress training at bldg 9

S98-07970 (5 June 1998) --- The two payload specialists in training for the STS-95 mission aboard the Space Shuttle...

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Mar 10, 2011

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STS133-S-150 (9 March 2011) --- Associate Administrator for Space Operations Bill Gerstenmaier, left, astronaut...

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Apr 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Across the Turn Basin at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center looms the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2092
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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The landing convoy that will make space shuttle Discovery secure for towing to its...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2081
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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's main landing gear tires are down as the spacecraft approaches...

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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The nose gear on space shuttle Discovery descends in anticipation of touch down on Runway 15...

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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery appears to be a mirage as it coasts down Runway 15 at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2112
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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The crew transport vehicle pulls up to space shuttle Discovery on the Shuttle Landing...

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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery, its drag chute unfurled, appears to be a mirage as it travels down...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2104
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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery appears to be a mirage as it jettisons its drag chute on Runway 15 at...

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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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