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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: WFF-2021-053-012
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A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft arrives at the Mid-Atlantic Regional...

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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Spectators at the Banana Creek Viewing Site near the Saturn V Center at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00038
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May 20, 2011

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Endeavour is given the green light after all prelaunch 'go_no-go' polls are complete. Endeavour began its final...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00040
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May 20, 2011

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After an on-time liftoff and healthy climb to orbit from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3622
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Spectators at the Banana Creek Viewing Site near the Saturn V Center at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3702
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour's main engines and solid rocket boosters burst into life lifting the...

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May 16, 1999

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Workers guide a segment of the Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) past...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3710
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour riding a twin column of fire and smoke races into space after...

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May 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The STS-134 crew members arrived on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3557
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May 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Water bags, called red water sausages, are revealed on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3348
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May 6, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A, technicians use a borescope to inspect wiring...

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May 6, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A, technicians use a borescope to inspect wiring...

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Nov 29, 1998

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STS-88 Pilot Frederick W. "Rick" Sturckow (at left) and Mission Specialist Nancy J. Currie walk across the runway at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3542
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May 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A "Go Endeavour" banner adorns the perimeter gate on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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Nov 29, 1998

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Shortly after their arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-88 crew members talk to the media. From left, they...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3347
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May 6, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A, technicians use a borescope to inspect wiring...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3558
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May 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Water bags, called red water sausages, are revealed on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2215
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Mar 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-134 Pilot Greg H. Johnson talks to media as the space shuttle that will take Johnson and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3549
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May 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Backdropped by a beautiful blue sky and the crystal-clear Atlantic Ocean, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3525
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May 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure (RSS) moves away...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3553
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May 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The giant external fuel tank and twin solid rocket boosters attached to space shuttle...

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May 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Backdropped by a beautiful blue sky and the crystal-clear Atlantic Ocean, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3526
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May 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure (RSS) moves away...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3520
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May 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure (RSS) moves away...

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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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