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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-2012-4544
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Jul 24, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An instrument-laden capsule begins its descent from 105,000 feet above Earth during a flight...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0601
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Apr 20, 2000

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A Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) soars into the blue sky above Kennedy Space Center. The STA is a modified Grumman...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1071
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Jun 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-121 Commander Steven Lindsey gets ready for a...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0603
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Apr 20, 2000

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A Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) taxis into the parking area of KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility. The STA is a...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4543
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Jul 24, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The high-altitude balloon that carried an instrument-laden capsule bursts 105,000 feet above...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1073
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Jun 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) taxis to the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc910
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Aug 12, 1998

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Inside this NASA Dryden Flight Research Center DC-8, which was on view at Patrick Air Force Base, visitors get a...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1474
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Jul 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- James Kelly, pilot on Return to Flight mission STS-114, walks away from the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1475
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Jul 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- James Kelly (at right), pilot on Return to Flight mission STS-114, walks away from the...

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NASA image: AA-2 Aeroshells Stacked
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Aug 3, 2018

AA-2 Aeroshells Stacked

The aeroshells for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) are being stacked in High Bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: AA-2 Aeroshells Stacked
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Aug 3, 2018

AA-2 Aeroshells Stacked

The aeroshells for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) are being stacked in High Bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0885
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May 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins walks across the Shuttle Landing Facility to a Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1070
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Jun 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-121 Pilot Mark Kelly gets ready for a training...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0601
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Apr 20, 2000

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A Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) soars into the blue sky above Kennedy Space Center. The STA is a modified Grumman...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1478
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Jul 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Return to Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0138
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Feb 4, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the shuttle training...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0887
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May 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Pilot James Kelly settles into the command seat of a Shuttle Training Aircraft...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0889
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May 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) is ready for STS-114 Pilot James Kelly to begin...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0604
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Apr 20, 2000

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A Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) taxis into the parking area of KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility. The STA is a...

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NASA image: AA-2 Aeroshells Stacked
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Aug 3, 2018

AA-2 Aeroshells Stacked

The aeroshells for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) are stacked in High Bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building on...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1667
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Jul 24, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility on NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-114 Mission Commander...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1477
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Jul 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Return to Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0603
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Apr 20, 2000

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A Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) taxis into the parking area of KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility. The STA is a...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1476
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Jul 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Eileen Collins, mission commander on Return to Flight STS-114, and Pilot James Kelly...

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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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