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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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Jun 2, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Columbia is rolled out from the Orbiter Processing Facility (background)...

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Apr 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. flag and orbiter's flag wave in the foreground after Space Shuttle...

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Aug 20, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis, with its new external tank/solid rocket booster stack, rolls out to Pad 39A...

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Jun 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Rotation, Processing and Surge Facility, or RSPF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Aug 20, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis, with its new external tank/solid rocket booster stack, rolls out to Pad 39A...

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Sep 9, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, shuttle Discovery continues its move, known as...

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Dec 4, 2000

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The orbiter Atlantis rolls out of the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 on its transporter. It is being transferred...

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Apr 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large crowd attends the launching ceremony for the new Florida quarter, held at the...

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Jun 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery makes its way up the 5 percent grade to the hardstand of Launch...

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Jun 1, 2011

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JSC2011-E-050254 (1 June 2011) --- Bathed in xenon lights, space shuttle Atlantis embarks on its final journey from...

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Dec 4, 2000

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The orbiter Atlantis rolls toward the open door of the Vehicle Assembly Building after leaving the Orbiter...

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Jul 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, external tank No. 118 is lowered...

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Feb 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Atlantis, on top of its transporter, turns toward the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: View of STS-129 MS4 Satcher during EVA3
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Nov 23, 2009

View of STS-129 MS4 Satcher during EVA3

ISS021-E-032068 (23 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Robert L. Satcher Jr., STS-129 mission specialist, participates in the...

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Sep 11, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Bay 2 of the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United...

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Sep 4, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis approaches the top of Launch Pad 39A after rolling from the Vehicle...

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Nov 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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Jul 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, Atlantis' external tank and solid...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1557
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Oct 24, 1997

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In preparation for Space Shuttle Mission STS-87, the orbiter Columbia rolled into the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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May 12, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery, sitting on an orbiter transporter, slowly backs out of NASA's...

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Apr 27, 1998

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The orbiter Discovery approaches the door of KSC's Vehicle Assembly Building after leaving the Orbiter Processing...

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Sep 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On its transporter, Space shuttle Discovery rolls to the Vehicle Assembly Building, at...

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Feb 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians work on a Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) slated for use on the STS-114 mission...

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Dec 7, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Chris Kidd, with United Space Alliance (USA) stands by outside the aft compartment of...

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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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