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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 7, 2006

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Find out how each Discovery crew member became an astronaut in this video. On this mission, the crew will deliver...

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Dec 7, 2006

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Bruce Buckingham talks with Kennedy Space Center Director Jim Kennedy about Discovery's mission STS-116. On this...

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Dec 7, 2006

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This video shows the Discovery astronauts arriving at Kennedy Space Center to prepare for the launch of mission...

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Dec 7, 2006

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Bruce Buckingham talks with Mission Payload Manager Debbie Hahn. On this mission, the crew will deliver truss...

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Dec 7, 2006

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NASA astronaut Garrett Reisman describes how Discovery is prepared for flight. On this mission, the crew will...

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Dec 7, 2006

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Learn about the STS-116 mission objectives in this video. On this mission, the crew will deliver truss segment P5 to...

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Dec 9, 2006

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The STS-116 astronauts are suited up and walk out of the Operations and Checkout Building waving to the cheering...

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Dec 7, 2006

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NASA Commentator, Bruce Buckingham begins launch coverage of mission STS-116. On this mission, the crew will deliver...

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Dec 9, 2006

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The Closeout Crew helps the astronauts with their gear and closes the hatch after they're securely seated. On the...

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Dec 7, 2006

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This video will describe the history of Space Shuttle Discovery and its role in NASA's space program. On this...

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Dec 7, 2006

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The Discovery astronauts walk to the silver van that transports them to Launch Pad 39B. On this mission, the crew...

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NASA image: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test
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Dec 20, 2025

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Left to right, Adam Steltzner, engineering advisor to the NASA Associate Administrator, Emily Nelson, NASA's chief...

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Dec 20, 2025

Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test

Emily Nelson, NASA's chief flight director, Lori Glaze, acting associate administrator for NASA's Exploration...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-125 Mission Specialist John Grunsfeld is helped donning a harness over his launch and...

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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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