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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-2011-7113
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Sep 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers, using...

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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-087 (20 April 2010) --- NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, left, Special Assistant to the...

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Jul 31, 2009

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STS127-S-080 (31 July 2009) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches landing Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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Jul 31, 2009

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STS127-S-070 (31 July 2009) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches landing Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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Jul 31, 2009

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STS127-S-071 (31 July 2009) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches landing Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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Jul 31, 2009

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STS127-S-075 (31 July 2009) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches landing Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Xenons cast a halo of light on space shuttle Atlantis as the spacecraft approaches Runway 15...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5659
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Xenons cast a halo of light on space shuttle Atlantis as the spacecraft approaches Runway 15...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1744
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Dec 5, 1997

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STS-87 Commander Kevin Kregel, center, shakes hands with the deputy director general of the National Space Agency of...

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Dec 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour makes its final approach to runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Landing of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission
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May 24, 2009

Landing of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission

STS125-S-064 (24 May 2009) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis approaches landing on Runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: Landing of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission
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May 24, 2009

Landing of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission

STS125-S-063 (24 May 2009) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis approaches landing on Runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base in...

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Apr 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF), United Space Alliance (USA) technician Mark...

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NASA image: Shuttle Enterprise Mated to 747 SCA on Ramp
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May 16, 1983

Shuttle Enterprise Mated to 747 SCA on Ramp

The Space Shuttle Enterprise, the nation's prototype space shuttle orbiter, before departing NASA's Dryden Flight...

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Apr 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF), United Space Alliance (USA) technician Mark...

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NASA image: Shuttle Enterprise Mated to 747 SCA in Flight
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May 16, 1983

Shuttle Enterprise Mated to 747 SCA in Flight

The Space Shuttle Enterprise, the nation's prototype space shuttle orbiter, departed NASA's Dryden Flight Research...

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Apr 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF), United Space Alliance (USA) technician Mark...

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Apr 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF), United Space Alliance (USA) technician Mark...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2163
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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery, attached to a purge unit that pumps conditioned air into the shuttle...

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Apr 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, an employee from The Boeing Co., Huntington Beach,...

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NASA image: Shuttle Enterprise Ready For Flight
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Apr 21, 2012

Shuttle Enterprise Ready For Flight

NASA Orbiter Transition & Retirement team member Tom Goebel monitors the installation of "rain covers" over space...

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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Employees and photographers turn out for a close look at space shuttle Discovery as it...

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Apr 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, employees from The Boeing Co., Huntington Beach,...

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Apr 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF), Paul King, an employee of The Boeing Co.,...

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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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