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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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Sep 9, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This panoramic image of space shuttle Discovery was photographed in Orbiter Processing...

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Feb 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the sun's early morning rays and space shuttle...

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Sep 9, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This panoramic image of space shuttle Discovery was photographed as it was being transported...

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NASA image: Discovery's middeck
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Aug 5, 2005

Discovery's middeck

ISS011-E-11532 (6 August 2005) --- During the separation of Discovery and the International Space Station, an...

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Aug 31, 2009

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The astronauts of Discovery take their places inside the shuttle before launch of the STS-128 mission.

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Apr 5, 2010

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NASA TV's coverage begins for the launch of space shuttle Discovery on the STS-131 mission.

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Sep 11, 2009

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Discovery makes a picture-perfect landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California concluding a successful STS-128...

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Apr 19, 2010

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Mission control in Houston has delayed Discovery's landing for 24 hours due to inclement weather at Kennedy.

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Apr 20, 2010

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The crew of space shuttle Discovery is given the 'go' for deorbit burn by Mission Control in Houston.

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Apr 20, 2010

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Mission STS-131 is now complete with the safe landing of Discovery at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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Apr 20, 2010

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The STS-131 crew gives shuttle Discovery a final once-over before leaving the tarmac for a family reunion.

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Sep 11, 2009

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Mission Control in Houston has given the crew of space shuttle Discovery the okay to head back to Earth.

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NASA image: STS-31 crew activity on the middeck of the Earth-orbiting Discovery, OV-103
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 crew activity on the middeck of the Earth-orbiting Discovery, OV-103

STS031-05-002 (24-29 April 1990) --- A 35mm camera with a "fish eye" lens captured this high angle image on...

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NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, post landing crew portrait
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Mar 18, 1989

STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, post landing crew portrait

STS029-S-065 (18 March 1989) --- The five-man crew who flew aboard NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery (background) pose...

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NASA image: Landing of STS-60 Space Shuttle Discovery at Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 11, 1994

Landing of STS-60 Space Shuttle Discovery at Kennedy Space Center

STS060-S-035 (11 Feb 1994) --- The drag chute for Space Shuttle Discovery is deployed on the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, OV-103, onboard (in-space) crew portrait
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, OV-103, onboard (in-space) crew portrait

STS031-12-031 (24-29 April 1990) --- On Discovery's middeck, the STS-31 crew poses for a traditional in-flight...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, OV-103, artwork showing TDRS-C deployment
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Nov 16, 1987

STS-26 Discovery, OV-103, artwork showing TDRS-C deployment

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, artwork depicts tracking and data relay satellite C (TDRS-C) deployment....

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May 19, 1984

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Orbiter Discovery - STS-41D rollout.

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NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, lands on Edwards AFB concrete runway 22
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Mar 18, 1989

STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, lands on Edwards AFB concrete runway 22

STS029-S-063 (18 March 1989) --- Discovery's main landing gear touches down on Runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base...

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May 4, 2006

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Discovery’s payload bay doors are closed in preparation for its move...

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Jul 26, 2005

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Live television as Discovery jettisons it's External Fuel Tank. All normal with the cut-off of Discovery's main...

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Sep 10, 2009

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Discovery's first two landing attempts at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida have been waved off because of...

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Feb 24, 2011

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Welcome to Launch Day. NASA Commentator Mike Curie begins coverage for the final launch of space shuttle Discovery...

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Aug 31, 2009

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The external tank of Discovery jettisons after its fuel and oxygen have been emptied by the three main engines...

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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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