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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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Nov 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Assembly and Refurbishment Facility, employees crowd...

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Aug 31, 2005

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

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2391
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Nov 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, STS-114 Mission Commander...

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Nov 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Assembly and Refurbishment Facility, STS-114 Mission...

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Nov 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Assembly and Refurbishment Facility, STS-114 Mission...

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Nov 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, STS-114 Mission Specialist...

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May 3, 2007

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NASA's F/A-18B #845 was captured by the photographer as it returned from its final flight in the Autonomous Airborne...

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NASA image: ARC-2004-ACD04-0159-076
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Jul 29, 2004

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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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Jul 29, 2004

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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: Shuttle Atlantis Mounted to Boeing 747
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Dec 7, 1991

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Shuttle Atlantis emerges from the Mate-Demate-Device mounted to Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft for the return...

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Feb 22, 2011

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NASA's Glory spacecraft is equipped to survey and map aerosols in Earth's atmosphere during a mission marking the...

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Jul 29, 2004

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Jul 29, 2004

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Jul 9, 2004

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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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Jul 29, 2004

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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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Oct 13, 2005

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ASTRONAUT STEVE ROBINSON & @ COMUMBIA IN N-258 W/RTF (Return to Flight) TEAMS Arc Jet Facilities with Frank Hue and...

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W.H. MCAVOY AMES TEST PILOT RETURNING FROM AN EARLY FLIGHT OF FIRST TEST AIRPLANE AT AMES, A NORTH AMERICAN O-47

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Jul 29, 2004

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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: KSC-05pd-0711
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Apr 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility take final measurements flight on...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0426
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Apr 14, 1981

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DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER, CALIF. - Columbia returns to Earth after completing the first full test of the Space...

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Jun 10, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, two workers (center) check paperwork about the...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2214
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Sep 16, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility, bay 3, workers secure the...

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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the ice team review final details before heading to Launch Pad 39B and their...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2210
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Sep 16, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility, bay 3, the Canadian-built...

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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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