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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 Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Touchdown of space shuttle Discovery on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center disturbs the...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, smoke and steam billow across Launch Pad 39A as space...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Emerging from behind the clouds of smoke and steam generated by its liftoff, Space...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The fiery liftoff of Space Shuttle Discovery from Launch Pad 39B on mission STS-116 is...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Discovery is viewed across Banana Creek as the orbiter is towed along the tow-way from...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew transport vehicle is positioned against space shuttle Discovery on Runway 15 at...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers inspect space shuttle Discovery following touchdown on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy...

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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. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space center employees snap photos and prepare to...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery hurtles into the night sky, trailing a tail of fire from the...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA helicopter flies near space shuttle Discovery on the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Completing mission STS-105, orbiter Discovery and its crew drop through scattered...

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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 soars from Launch Pad 39A into the blue sky on mission STS-105...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the STS-119 crew participate in a news...

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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. --Space Shuttle Discovery clears the lightning rod on Launch Pad 39A as it soars into the...

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

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crew transport vehicle, or CTV, approaches space shuttle Discovery on the Shuttle Landing...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-119 Commander Lee Archambault, waving, and Pilot Tony Antonelli exit the crew transport...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Various vehicles and equipment surround space shuttle Discovery on the Shuttle Landing...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery is towed to Orbiter Processing Facility-3 following touchdown on...

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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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