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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. – In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With the aid of a drogue chute, space shuttle Discovery slows for landing on Runway 15 at...

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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. ---- Against a backdrop of cumulus clouds, Space Shuttle Discovery hurtles into the blue...

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Dec 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance technician Dell Chapman applies the glue (red) known as RTV, or...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery seems to be standing on the fiery columns erupting from the...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The main landing gear of space shuttle Discovery nears contact with the pavement of Runway 15...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Fire Rescue Services vehicle stands by as space shuttle Discovery touches down on Runway 15...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Fire Rescue Services vehicle stands by as space shuttle Discovery nears touchdown on Runway...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A DragonEye proximity sensor developed by Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) is...

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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Smoke and steam roll over the ground as Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off on mission...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – – In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery passes the control tower on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This closeup view shows the water flooding the mobile launcher platform below Space...

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Mar 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With the aid of a drogue chute, space shuttle Discovery slows to a stop on Runway 15 at...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A DragonEye proximity sensor developed by Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) is...

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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Space Shuttle Discovery, resting on the Mobile Launcher...

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Mar 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With the aid of a drogue chute, space shuttle Discovery slows to a stop on Runway 15 at...

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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Smoke and steam roll over the ground as Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off on mission...

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Mar 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The main landing gear of space shuttle Discovery contact the pavement on Runway 15 at NASA's...

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Feb 15, 2001

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The STS-102 crew poses for a photo on the 215-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure. Behind them is Space...

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Oct 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In space shuttle Discovery's payload bay, STS-120 crew members get a close look at the...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 39B, the payload bay doors on Space Shuttle Discovery are closed for...

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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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