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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: STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B
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Nov 19, 1996

STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B

STS080-S-004 (19 Nov. 1996) --- The space shuttle Columbia lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Launch...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0663
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Mar 30, 2001

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The Canadian robotic arm, SSRMS, and its pallet rest inside the payload canister in the Space Station Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0659
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Mar 30, 2001

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, the overhead crane carrying the pallet and Canadian robotic arm, SSRMS,...

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NASA image: KSC01padig214
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Apr 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE STATION, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour hurtles into a clear blue sky from Launch Pad 39A on mission...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0662
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Mar 30, 2001

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Workers on either side of the payload canister oversee the lowering of the Canadian robotic arm, SSRMS, and its...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1154
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Aug 16, 2000

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The Canadian Space Agency’s Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) finally rests on a test stand in the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC996
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Jul 7, 1997

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The Space Shuttle Orbiter Discovery in Orbiter Processing Facility 2 begins its rollover on top of the orbiter...

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NASA image: STS-39 Commander Coats on OV-103's flight deck watches SPAS-II/IBSS deploy
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May 6, 1991

STS-39 Commander Coats on OV-103's flight deck watches SPAS-II/IBSS deploy

STS039-11-027 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- Astronaut Michael L. Coats, STS-39 mission commander, is seen in a close-up...

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NASA image: KSC01padig194
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Apr 18, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-100 Mission Specialist Umberto Guidoni stands near Launch Pad 39A to greet family...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2027
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Jul 17, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, a carrier for the STS-125 Hubble Servicing...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2023
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Jul 17, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A second shipping container of major flight hardware for space shuttle Atlantis' STS-125...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1199
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Aug 7, 1997

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STS-85 Payload Commander N. Jan Davis gives a thumbs up as she is assisted with her ascent/reentry flight suit in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1991
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Jul 16, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first major flight hardware for space shuttle Atlantis' STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2030
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Jul 17, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers begin to move a carrier for the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0792
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Apr 16, 2001

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The STS-100 crew speak to the media after their arrival at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. Standing, from left,...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC817
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May 14, 1997

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The Manipulator Flight Demonstration (MFD) payload is installed into the payload bay of the Space Shuttle Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC01padig232
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Jun 21, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Sitting atop the mobile launcher platform, Space Shuttle Atlantis wends its way to...

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NASA image: SMAP Spacecraft Arrives at Astrotech
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Oct 14, 2014

SMAP Spacecraft Arrives at Astrotech

Workers push the pallet supporting the transportation container protecting NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive, or...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4547
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Nov 20, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A lifting device is attached to NOAA’s Deep Space Climate Observatory spacecraft, or DSCOVR,...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0833
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Apr 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Looking like a bird with its tail is on fire, Space Shuttle Endeavour, atop solid...

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NASA image: Expedition Two Voss at SSRMS controls with Hadfield and Helms in Destiny module
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Apr 22, 2001

Expedition Two Voss at SSRMS controls with Hadfield and Helms in Destiny module

ISS002-303-036 (28 April 2001) --- Some of the principal participants of an historical event are pictured in the...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 10, 1985

Around Marshall

Prior to its launch in April 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) went through years of development and testing....

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2031
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Jul 17, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers move a carrier for the STS-125 Hubble...

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NASA image: Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) EVA Fitchecks
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Sep 28, 2017

Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) EVA Fitchecks

In the high bay of Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Processing Facility, Chris Hardcastle, left, 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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