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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at Launch Pad 39A, the...

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Feb 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A, STS-117 crew...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jan 22, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Onboard Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-42) the seven crewmembers pose for a traditional in-space portrait in the...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mission STS-117 Commander Rick Sturckow (left) and Pilot Lee Archambault arrive at the...

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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Employees admire space shuttle Atlantis as the landing convoy crew makes the vehicle safe...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The shuttle training aircraft (STA) sits on the tarmac at the Shuttle Landing...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mission STS-117 Commander Rick Sturckow (left) and Pilot Lee Archambault, dressed in...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mission STS-117 Commander Rick Sturckow, dressed in his launch suit, prepares to begin...

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Mar 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, Mission STS-120 Pilot George Zamka (left)...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, Mission STS-117 Commander Rick Sturckow sits in the...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the sun just peaking above the horizon, the shuttle training aircraft (STA) sits...

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Mar 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, Russ Romanella (left), director of...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, Mission STS-117 Commander Rick Sturckow is ready to...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, Mission STS-117 Commander Rick Sturckow sits in the...

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Mar 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, Mission STS-120 Pilot George Zamka (left)...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, Mission STS-117 Pilot Lee Archambault sits in the...

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Mar 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, Mission STS-120 Pilot George Zamka (left,...

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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach, left, talks to STS-133 Pilot Eric Boe underneath...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden begins to greet the STS-133 crew members as they exit the...

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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA managers welcome space shuttle Discovery's STS-133 crew members home to Kennedy Space...

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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: STS-114 Mission specialist Noguchi on middeck
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Jul 27, 2005

STS-114 Mission specialist Noguchi on middeck

STS114-E-5240 (27 July 2005) --- JAXA astronaut Soichi Noguchi, STS-114 mission specialist, on Discovery's mid deck.

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NASA image: STS-6 Challenger Launch and Mission Activities
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Apr 4, 1983

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STS-6 Challenger Launch and Mission Activities featuring breakfast, walkout, launch, SRB splashdown and onboard...

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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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