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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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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson, left, Pilot Doug Hurley, and Mission Specialists Sandy...

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Sep 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Bathed in bright xenon lights, space shuttle Discovery makes its nighttime trek, known as...

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Oct 6, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - This aerial view shows space shuttle Atlantis suspended by crane over the transfer aisle in...

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Aug 10, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following a simulated launch countdown and emergency egress practice, the STS-115 crew...

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Nov 30, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), a segment of a Solid...

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May 20, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The avian population (foreground) at this watering site on Kennedy Space Center is...

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May 18, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance technician Don Pataky repairs hail-inflicted damage in the foam...

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Jul 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery rolls to the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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Jul 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Seen from below, space shuttle Discovery is lowered into High Bay 1 of the Vehicle Assembly...

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Sep 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery is ready for its...

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Jun 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, a technician...

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Oct 6, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is suspended by crane over the transfer aisle in the Vehicle Assembly...

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May 6, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers secure...

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Feb 10, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- As the sun sinks in the west, Space Shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad 39A is...

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Jul 2, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Endeavour, atop its transporter, rolls into the gaping doorway of the...

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Sep 4, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis rolls along the crawlerway toward Launch pad 39A, in the background,...

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May 2, 1998

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Space Shuttle Discovery sits atop a mobile launcher platform at Launch Complex 39A after its move this morning from...

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Feb 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, the External Tank (ET) designated for the Return...

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Jan 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The nose of Atlantis is seen in this closeup, along with the braces that attach it to...

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Jul 2, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Endeavour, atop its transporter, stops under the overhead crane in the...

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Jul 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, United Space Alliance...

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Sep 10, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a large yellow, metal sling lifts shuttle...

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Dec 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Sep 21, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery is attached to Launch Pad...

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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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