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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-2012-2370
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Apr 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft transporting space shuttle Discovery to its new home departs...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2324
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Apr 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Preparations for space shuttle Discovery’s ferry flight aboard a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2325
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Apr 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Preparations for space shuttle Discovery’s ferry flight aboard a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2329
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Apr 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The “pathfinder” aircraft for space shuttle Discovery’s ferry flight parks near the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2334
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Apr 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The “pathfinder” aircraft for space shuttle Discovery’s ferry flight parks near the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2328
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Apr 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The “pathfinder” aircraft for space shuttle Discovery’s ferry flight pulls up beside the...

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NASA image: EC79-11314
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Jul 24, 1979

EC79-11314

During the 1970s, the focus at Dryden shifted from high-speed and high-altitude flight to incremental improvements...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2333
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Apr 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The “pathfinder” aircraft for space shuttle Discovery’s ferry flight pulls up beside the...

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NASA image: Breathing Cleaner Fumes
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Dec 8, 2017

Breathing Cleaner Fumes

There’s more than one way to study the impact of biofuels. For NASA scientists, it means trailing an aircraft from...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2833
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Sep 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-125 Commander Scott Altman walks toward the shuttle training aircraft on the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2092
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Mar 3, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-131 Commander...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2471
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Apr 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Sunrise over the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida reveals...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0168
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Feb 7, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard P.J. Thiele of Germany arrives at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft eager to prepare...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1528
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Feb 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-133 Commander Steve Lindsey, foreground aircraft, and Pilot Eric Boe are ready to take...

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Jan 27, 2000

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STS-99 Pilot Dominic Gorie arrives at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft to prepare for launch of Endeavour Jan. 31 at...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0106
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Jan 27, 2000

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STS-99 Commander Kevin Kregel arrives at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft to prepare for launch of Endeavour Jan. 31...

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NASA image:  Ingenuity Fist Bump
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Apr 17, 2024

Ingenuity Fist Bump

Ingenuity team lead Josh Anderson celebrates with Perseverance rover deputy project manager Steve Lee during the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6193
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Nov 12, 2009

KSC-2009-6193

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - From top, STS-129 Mission Specialists Robert L. Satcher Jr., Randy Bresnik and Leland Melvin...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6258
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Nov 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-129 Commander...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2525
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Nov 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the shuttle training aircraft taxis onto the runway....

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2472
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Apr 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Sunrise over the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida reveals...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0170
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Feb 7, 2000

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After landing at the Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet aircraft, STS-99 Pilot Dominic Gorie stands ready to...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0888
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May 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) is ready for STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins to...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1319
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Jan 18, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-130 Commander...

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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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