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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: KSC-2011-1048
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Jan 7, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Test Director...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2071
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Mar 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Billows of smoke and the water near Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1534
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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the firing room, Bill Parsons (left), director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, and Dave...

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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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May 24, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Shuttle Maine Engine Shop, workers are installing an engine controller in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2078
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Mar 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Billows of smoke and the water near Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4761
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Sep 21, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery stands tall on Launch Pad 39A as the sun sets over NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2077
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Mar 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The brilliant light of space shuttle Discovery's lift-off on the STS-119 mission lights up...

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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The solid rocket boosters spew columns of fire as they help hurtle space shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2076
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Mar 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The brilliant light of space shuttle Discovery's lift-off on the STS-119 mission lights up...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 8, 2006

International Space Station (ISS)

The shadows of astronauts Piers J. Sellers and Michael E. Fossum, STS-121 mission specialists, who are anchored to...

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NASA image: 90PC-0949
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May 7, 1990

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle mission STS-31 comes full circle as the orbiter Discovery returns to KSC atop...

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NASA image: KSC-91PC-1664
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Mar 7, 1991

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers watch as the space shuttle Discovery makes the slow journey back from Pad 39A into...

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NASA image: Arnold on Discovery Middeck (MDDK)
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Mar 16, 2009

Arnold on Discovery Middeck (MDDK)

S119-E-005004 (15 March 2009) --- Astronaut Richard Arnold, STS-119 mission specialist, attired in his shuttle...

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NASA image: Dutton on Flight Deck
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Apr 5, 2010

Dutton on Flight Deck

S131-E-007055 (5 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut James P. Dutton Jr., STS-131 pilot, attired in his shuttle launch...

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NASA image: Antonelli on Discovery Flightdeck (FD)
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Mar 16, 2009

Antonelli on Discovery Flightdeck (FD)

S119-E-005008 (15 March 2009) --- Astronaut Tony Antonelli, STS-119 pilot, attired in his shuttle launch and entry...

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NASA image: Ham on Flight deck
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May 31, 2008

Ham on Flight deck

S124-E-005361 (31 May 2008) --- Attired in his shuttle launch and entry suit, astronaut Ken Ham, STS-124 pilot,...

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NASA image: Arnold on Discovery Flightdeck (FD)
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Mar 16, 2009

Arnold on Discovery Flightdeck (FD)

S119-E-005010 (15 March 2009) --- Astronaut Richard Arnold, STS-119 mission specialist, attired in his shuttle...

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NASA image: Ham on Flight deck
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May 31, 2008

Ham on Flight deck

S124-E-005363 (31 May 2008) --- Attired in his shuttle launch and entry suit, astronaut Ken Ham, STS-124 pilot,...

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NASA image: STS-116 Flight Controllers on console during mission - (Ascent/Entry Shift)
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Dec 7, 2006

STS-116 Flight Controllers on console during mission - (Ascent/Entry Shift)

JSC2006-E-53521 (9 Dec. 2006) --- Overall view in the shuttle flight control room, from the point of view of the...

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NASA image: Archambault and Antonelli on Discovery Middeck (MDDK)
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Mar 16, 2009

Archambault and Antonelli on Discovery Middeck (MDDK)

S119-E-005018 (15 March 2009) --- Attired in their shuttle launch and entry suits, astronauts Lee Archambault...

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NASA image: STS-41D crew activities
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Mar 7, 2001

STS-41D crew activities

41D-09-028 (30 Aug-5 Sept 1984) --- Astronaut Judith A. Resnik, mission specialist, rests in a Shuttle zip-up bag in...

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NASA image: Metcalf-Lindenburger  on Discovery flight deck
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Apr 6, 2010

Metcalf-Lindenburger on Discovery flight deck

S131-E-006107 (6 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger, STS-131 mission specialist, reads a...

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NASA image: Various crewmembers in the orbiter flight deck
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Apr 7, 2001

Various crewmembers in the orbiter flight deck

STS102-327-010 (8-21 March 2001) --- Astronaut James W. Kelly, STS-102 pilot, temporarily occupies the...

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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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