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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-2011-2709
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Apr 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle main engine No. 2, which was removed from shuttle Discovery, is transported...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2993
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Apr 22, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers remove...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2990
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Apr 22, 2011

KSC-2011-2990

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers prepare...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3014
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Apr 22, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers use a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2710
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Apr 1, 2011

KSC-2011-2710

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle main engine No. 2, which was removed from shuttle Discovery, will undergo...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3018
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Apr 22, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers use a...

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NASA image: Mir space station as seen from STS-63 Discovery
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Feb 6, 1995

Mir space station as seen from STS-63 Discovery

STS063-712-072 (6 Feb 1995) --- Russia's Mir Space Station over the blue and white Earth during initial approach for...

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NASA image: Discovery STS-131 Mission Landing
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Apr 20, 2010

Discovery STS-131 Mission Landing

STS131-S-093 (20 April 2010) --- Japanese astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, holds a Japanese flag near the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Discovery STS-131 Mission Landing
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Apr 20, 2010

Discovery STS-131 Mission Landing

Japanese astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, holds a Japanese flag near the space shuttle Discovery shortly after Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00107
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Sep 22, 2009

KSC-09-S-00107

Space shuttle Discovery returns to its home base, NASA's Kennedy Space Center, atop its carrier aircraft after a...

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NASA image: STS-92 - Discovery Fly-away - return to Florida
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Nov 2, 2000

STS-92 - Discovery Fly-away - return to Florida

Carrying the Space Shuttle Discovery piggyback, one of NASA’s modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft lifts off...

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NASA image: STS-92 - Discovery Fly-away - return to Florida
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Nov 2, 2000

STS-92 - Discovery Fly-away - return to Florida

One of NASA’s two modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with the Space Shuttle orbiter Discovery on its back...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00095
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Aug 31, 2009

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Launch coverage begins for the liftoff of space shuttle Discovery on the STS-128 mission.

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1731
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery soars into orbit at 17,500 miles per hour atop twin columns of fire,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1699
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Program Launch Integration Manager Mike Moses looks on proudly as Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1729
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery's boosters ignite and main engines start beginning its final...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1773
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On twin columns of fire, space shuttle Discovery's solid rocket boosters ignite for liftoff...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1732
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery soars into orbit at 17,500 miles per hour atop twin columns of fire,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1733
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery soars into orbit at 17,500 miles per hour atop twin columns of fire,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1730
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Feb 24, 2011

KSC-2011-1730

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As if soaring through the heavens, space shuttle Discovery launches through rolling clouds...

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NASA image: Discovery LOX
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Nov 11, 2003

Discovery LOX

In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers prepare to install the liquid oxygen feedline for the 17-inch disconnect...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2058
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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With its drag chute unfurled, space shuttle Discovery rolls down Runway 15 at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1327
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Feb 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the sun's early morning rays and space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4633
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Sep 9, 2010

KSC-2010-4633

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This panoramic image of space shuttle Discovery was photographed as it was being transported...

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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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