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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: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-062
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Jul 29, 2004

ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-062

3% Space Shuttle Model Testing for Return to flight in the Ames 9X7ft wind tunnel test T97-0131 (IA-700B) with...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0051-016
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Mar 20, 2006

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3% Space Shuttle Acoustics model test-11-150 in NASA Ames 11x11_foot. Transonic Wind Tunnel on PAL Ramp with Tim...

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NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-070
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Jul 29, 2004

ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-070

3% Space Shuttle Model Testing for Return to flight in the Ames 9X7ft wind tunnel test T97-0131 (IA-700B) with...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-10-S-00076
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Sep 3, 2010

KSC-10-S-00076

A space shuttle liftoff is an awe-inspiring sight -- but the journey doesn't begin on the launch pad. Every mission...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2540
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Mar 30, 2011

KSC-2011-2540

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians carefully begin removing a main engine from space shuttle Discovery using the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2539
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Mar 30, 2011

KSC-2011-2539

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians guide the specialized engine installer into place so it can be connected to a...

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NASA image: 2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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May 19, 2017

2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

In the Space Shuttle Atlantis facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Astronaut Scholarship...

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NASA image: Members of the Presidential commission on Challenger accident arrive at KSC
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Mar 4, 1986

Members of the Presidential commission on Challenger accident arrive at KSC

51L-10166 (4 March 1986) --- Members of the Presidential Commission on the space shuttle Challenger accident arrive...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2541
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Mar 30, 2011

KSC-2011-2541

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A main engine slowly emerges from space shuttle Discovery. The work is taking place in...

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NASA image: Zenith view of ISS over Earth taken during fly-around
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Feb 16, 2001

Zenith view of ISS over Earth taken during fly-around

STS098-713A-075 (16 February 2001) --- Backdropped by Earth dotted with clouds, this close-up view of the...

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NASA image: 2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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May 19, 2017

2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

In the Space Shuttle Atlantis facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Astronaut Scholarship...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2538
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Mar 30, 2011

KSC-2011-2538

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The specialized engine installer is moved near space shuttle Discovery as technicians...

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NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over NASA Dryden center with SCA 747 on ramp
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Feb 25, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over NASA Dryden center with SCA 747 on ramp

The DC-8 aircraft is seen making a banking turn high above the NASA Dryden ramp. This view of the DC-8's left side...

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NASA image: 2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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May 19, 2017

2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

In the Space Shuttle Atlantis facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Astronaut Scholarship...

KSC
NASA image: 2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Image
May 19, 2017

2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

In the Space Shuttle Atlantis facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Astronaut Scholarship...

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NASA image: View of the early morning launch of STS 41-G Challenger
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Oct 5, 1984

View of the early morning launch of STS 41-G Challenger

41G-90139 (5 October 1984) --- A Florida dawn scene forms the backdrop for the climbing Space Shuttle Challenger,...

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NASA image: Christa McAuliffe and Barbara Morgan pose for photos after training
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Dec 26, 1985

Christa McAuliffe and Barbara Morgan pose for photos after training

S85-46693 (26 Dec. 1985) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe (right), the Teacher-in-Space payload specialist assigned to...

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NASA image: Forward zenith view of ISS over Earth limb taken during fly-around
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Feb 16, 2001

Forward zenith view of ISS over Earth limb taken during fly-around

STS09-713a-004 (16 February 2001) --- With its new Destiny laboratory contrasted over a blue and white Earth, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2542
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Mar 30, 2011

KSC-2011-2542

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians complete the removal of one of space shuttle Discovery's three main engines. The...

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NASA image: Technicians Todd Viddle, Robert Garrett and Dan McGrath remove a servicing unit from the Space Shuttle Discovery during its post-flight processing at NASA DFRC
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Aug 12, 2005

Technicians Todd Viddle, Robert Garrett and Dan McGrath remove a servicing unit from the Space Shuttle Discovery during its post-flight processing at NASA DFRC

Todd Viddle; APU advanced systems technician, Robert 'Skip' Garrett; main propulsion advanced systems technician,...

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NASA image: Shuttle Endeavour Mated to 747 SCA Takeoff for Delivery to Kennedy Space Center, Florida
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May 2, 1991

Shuttle Endeavour Mated to 747 SCA Takeoff for Delivery to Kennedy Space Center, Florida

NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft No. 911, with the space shuttle orbiter Endeavour securely mounted atop its...

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NASA image: Shuttle Endeavour Mated to 747 SCA Taxi to Runway for Delivery to Kennedy Space Center, Florida
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May 2, 1991

Shuttle Endeavour Mated to 747 SCA Taxi to Runway for Delivery to Kennedy Space Center, Florida

NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft No. 911, with the space shuttle orbiter Endeavour securely mounted atop its...

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NASA image: Hurley in the FD on STS-127 Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Jul 29, 2009

Hurley in the FD on STS-127 Space Shuttle Endeavour

S127-E-011406 (29 July 2009) --- Astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-127 pilot, reads a checklist on the flight deck of the...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Atlantis during approach to the ISS
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Jul 10, 2011

View of the Shuttle Atlantis during approach to the ISS

ISS028-E-015832 (10 July 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis is pictured over clouds prior to a perfect docking...

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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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