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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: Apollo 10 view across Apollo Landing Site 3 in the Central Bay
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May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 view across Apollo Landing Site 3 in the Central Bay

AS10-27-3907 (18-26 May 1969) --- Apollo 10 westward view across Apollo Landing Site 3 in the Central Bay. Apollo...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0775
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May 5, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers move one of NASA's Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO) spacecraft...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 16, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49 Orbiter Endeavour landed at Edwards Air Force Base on May 16, 1992 The drogue chute precedes the main chute...

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NASA image: View of the ISS taken during flyaround
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Jun 3, 1999

View of the ISS taken during flyaround

STS096-333-021 (3 June 1999) --- Backdropped against white clouds and blue ocean waters, the International Space...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 14, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 14, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0165
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Jan 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the back transfer aisle of the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, workers check an...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 14, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 14, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 13, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1521
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Feb 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis' external fuel tank-solid rocket booster stack, atop a mobile launcher...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 13, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0164
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Jan 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the back transfer aisle of the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, Todd Dugan, a...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 14, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0167
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Jan 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the back transfer aisle of the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, a worker checks...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1100
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May 2, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Getting ready for the STS-124 mission, space shuttle Discovery, atop a mobile launch...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1106
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May 3, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Discovery, secured atop the mobile launch...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 YouTube Live Briefing
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May 29, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 YouTube Live Briefing

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana participates in a NASA Social YouTube Live briefing May 29, 2020, near the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1110
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May 3, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the sun rises upon the arrival of space shuttle Discovery,...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 YouTube Live Briefing
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May 29, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 YouTube Live Briefing

NASA astronaut Nicole Mann participates in a NASA Social YouTube Live briefing May 29, 2020, near the Press Site...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1114
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May 3, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the crawler-transporter is moved to the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1101
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May 3, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a crawler transporter moves space shuttle Discovery, secured...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 YouTube Live Briefing
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May 29, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 YouTube Live Briefing

Joshua Santora, with NASA Communications, participates in a NASA Social YouTube Live briefing May 29, 2020, near the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1109
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May 3, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, dawn reveals the arrival of space shuttle Discovery, secured...

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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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