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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-2009-5257
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Sep 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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NASA image: Earth Observation and PLB with RMS, OBSS and MPLM
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Apr 6, 2010

Earth Observation and PLB with RMS, OBSS and MPLM

S131-E-007442 (6 April 2010) --- The Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) visible in space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1366
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Oct 22, 1998

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers make a final check of the nameplate to be attached to the Unity...

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NASA image: OMS Pods and Vertical Stabilizer on Space Shuttle Atlantis during STS-132
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May 25, 2010

OMS Pods and Vertical Stabilizer on Space Shuttle Atlantis during STS-132

S132-E-011670 (25 May 2010) --- Backdropped over parts of Michigan and the Canadian province of Ontario, space...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1169
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Sep 23, 1999

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A short during liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia in July was traced to a wire in the payload bay with damaged...

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NASA image: Crew Module and FWD Fuselage on the STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Feb 20, 2010

Crew Module and FWD Fuselage on the STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour

ISS022-E-069080 (19 Feb. 2010) --- This view of the crew cabin and forward payload bay of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission
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Jun 10, 2007

Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission

ISS015-E-11706 (10 June 2007) --- A nadir view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis was photographed by a member of the...

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NASA image: STS-64 Payload Processing View
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Aug 29, 1994

STS-64 Payload Processing View

S94-40916 (5 July 1994) --- Workers in the Operations and Checkout Building are transporting the Lidar In-Space...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1189
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Aug 22, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Discovery rolls past the Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to Orbiter...

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NASA image: STS_135_CEIT
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Apr 7, 2011

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JSC2011-E-040348 (7 April 2011) --- A technician uses binoculars to look over the space shuttle Atlantis as the crew...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1163
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Jun 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 39B, the open doors of Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay show the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5857
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Dec 14, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5864
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Dec 14, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8364
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Dec 22, 2011

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

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NASA image: PLB, SSRMS, and MPLM
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Apr 8, 2010

PLB, SSRMS, and MPLM

S131-E-007752 (7 April 2010) --- The station?s robotic Canadarm2 grapples the Leonardo Multi-purpose Logistics...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0713
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Mar 28, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane lifts the Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0408
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Mar 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo is moved into Space Shuttle Discovery’s...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1098
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Jun 13, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Orbiter Discovery rolls into the Vehicle Assembly Building after leaving the Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0712
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Mar 28, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo...

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NASA image: View of STS-121 Astronauts shadows during EVA 1
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Jul 8, 2006

View of STS-121 Astronauts shadows during EVA 1

ISS013-E-49681 (8 July 2006) --- The shadows of astronauts Piers J. Sellers and Michael E. Fossum, STS-121 mission...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2468
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Nov 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery begins rolling out of high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2255
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Oct 5, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In bay 3 of the Orbiter Processing Facility, the thermal protection system tiles on...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1364
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Oct 22, 1998

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, Joan Higgenbotham, with KSC's Astronaut Office Computer Support, checks...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1559
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Oct 24, 1997

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In preparation for Space Shuttle Mission STS-87, the orbiter Columbia is lifted into high bay 3 in the Vehicle...

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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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