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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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Dec 7, 2006

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The complex and challenging tasks are described by Discovery's Flow Manager, Stephanie Stilson. On this mission, the...

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Dec 9, 2006

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Boosters Away_ The solid rocket boosters are blasted away from Discovery. On the STS-116 mission, the crew will...

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Jul 4, 2006

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From NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Launch Commentator Bruce Buckingham opens live coverage of the third...

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Aug 15, 2006

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Mission STS-115 marks the resumption of construction of the International Space Station. During three scheduled...

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Dec 6, 2006

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Hosted by Space Shuttle Discovery Flow Director Stephanie Stilson, this webcast takes you behind the scenes as NASA...

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Dec 9, 2006

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NASA Commentator Bruce Buckingham welcomes the viewers to today's launch coverage of Discovery. On the STS-116...

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Jul 1, 2006

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After suiting up, the seven STS-121 crew members leave the Operations and Checkout Building and board the 'Astrovan'...

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Aug 21, 2006

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Time to Fly_ The crew of STS-115 has completed a final phase of...

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May 16, 2005

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Now on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: In the Works_ NASA lays out its plan to return to flight this July_...

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Dec 9, 2006

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One of the three cameras on the external tank show it safely falling away from Space Shuttle Discovery. On the...

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Dec 7, 2006

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Check out what the NASA astronauts eat while in space. On the STS-116 mission, the crew will deliver truss segment...

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Jul 17, 2006

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Following landing, STS-121 Commander Steve Lindsay thanks his five crewmates and the Kennedy Space Center shuttle...

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Dec 7, 2006

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The Discovery astronauts talk about their responsibilities for mission STS-116. On this mission, the crew will...

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Dec 7, 2006

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The Discovery crew members pose for their traditional pre-liftoff photo. On this mission, the crew will deliver...

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Jul 1, 2006

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The first attempt to launch Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121 was scrubbed due to weather constraints. The...

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Jul 4, 2006

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In the White Room at Launch Pad 39B, the closeout crew assists the astronauts as they take their positions inside...

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Aug 21, 2005

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SHUTTLE CONTROL: Coming in on its final approach now, landing gear on the 747 are down. Again, this is the final leg...

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Dec 7, 2006

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The Discovery crew members are strapped into their seats and the orbiter's hatch is closed. On this mission, the...

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Feb 7, 2008

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NASA Commentator George Diller interviews STS-122 Launch Director Doug Lyons during televised coverage of the launch...

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Dec 9, 2006

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Discovery Launches_ Watch the spectacular launch of Space Shuttle Discovery -- the first night launch in four years_...

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Apr 13, 2006

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STS-1 crew Commander John Young and Pilot Robert Crippen share their experiences flying the first space shuttle...

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Aug 25, 2005

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Racing to a smooth, predawn touchdown at Edwards Air Force Base, Space Shuttle Discovery's safe arrival punctuated...

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Dec 7, 2006

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Today's launch is scrubbed due to heavy cloud cover over the Kennedy Space Center launch site. On the STS-116...

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Dec 15, 2004

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The first of Discovery's two rocket boosters is beginning to take shape in preparation for Return to Flight. Section...

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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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