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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 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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Jun 28, 2006

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Space Shuttle Discovery is at the launch pad, her cargo is loaded and...

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May 26, 2006

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Space Shuttle Discovery spends a week in the Vehicle Assembly...

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Apr 12, 2005

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Now on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: The world watches as NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery rolls out to the...

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Jun 15, 2004

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With an eye on the future of American spaceflight, NASA is releasing the first pieces of Space Shuttle Columbia...

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Jul 4, 2006

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On the Nation's birthday, Space Shuttle Discovery pierced the clear blue Florida sky, carrying its crew of seven on...

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Apr 17, 2006

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: As Discovery prepares for its move to the Vehicle Assembly Building,...

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Jul 2, 2006

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Leaving the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center after suiting up, the seven STS-121 crew...

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Feb 24, 2006

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NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida was the meeting place for six of the seven members of the STS-121 mission to...

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Jul 4, 2006

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The solid rocket boosters successfully separate from the Space Shuttle Discovery as it continues toward space on...

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Apr 23, 2010

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NASA's Hubble Space Telescope began a remarkable journey of discovery on April 24, 1990. After 20 years in space,...

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Jul 8, 2004

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Just like cars and airplanes, Space Shuttles need regular maintenance to keep them shipshape and performing at their...

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Mar 15, 2005

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Now on NASA's Space Shuttle Status Report: Getting ready to roll: Final work is progressing for Space Shuttle...

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Jul 4, 2006

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The launch team pronounces Discovery ready to fly on mission STS-121, and Commander Lindsey extends his thanks to...

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Sep 22, 2004

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NASA's MESSENGER launch was a successful testbed for a pair of radar antenna temporarily installed at NASA's Kennedy...

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Jan 16, 2006

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You're watching NASA Direct. Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: NASA rings in the new year by taking...

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Jul 2, 2006

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The crew of STS-121 enters Discovery from the White Room at Launch Pad 39B. The closeout crew assists the astronauts...

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Mar 27, 2006

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: NASA announces a new launch planning window for Discovery. The NASA...

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Jul 2, 2006

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Once again unacceptable weather in the vicinity of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida has scrubbed the launch of...

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Feb 27, 2006

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You're watching NASA Direct. Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: The crew of STS-121 takes a closer look...

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Sep 30, 2010

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Space reporters discuss the impact the Space Shuttle Program has had on exploration, national interests and why it's...

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Oct 1, 2004

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With the approaching launch of NASA's Swift mission, scientists are once again in the hunt for one of astronomy's...

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Nov 10, 2005

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: All three of NASA's orbiters are preparing for missions to the...

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Dec 22, 2010

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Astronaut Leland Melvin talks about the inspiration of dining in space with an international crew, the varied blues...

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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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