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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. - As part of pre-pack and fit check for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT)...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-125 Mission Specialist...

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May 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the mock countdown on Launch Pad 39B, STS-114 Pilot James Kelly makes a...

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May 9, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-124 Pilot Ken...

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Aug 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-128 Mission Specialist Christer Fuglesang tests the fit of his helmet before heading to...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-124 crew members climb into the...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-124 Mission...

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Aug 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A worker helps secure the helmet on STS-128 Commander Rick Sturckow as he checks the fit...

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May 9, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-124 Mission...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-124 Mission...

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Sep 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-125 Mission Specialist Andrew Feustel tries on his helmet to check the fit. Feustel will...

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NASA image: Gemini 10 prime crew in White Room preparing for insertion
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Jul 18, 1966

Gemini 10 prime crew in White Room preparing for insertion

S66-42737 (18 July 1966) --- In the White Room atop the Gemini launch vehicle, astronauts Michael Collins (left),...

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NASA image: STS-4 crew takes break during CDDT for STS-4
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Jun 14, 1982

STS-4 crew takes break during CDDT for STS-4

Astronauts Thomas K. Mattingly, II., right, and Henry Hartsfield, Jr. pose for news photographers in front of the...

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Jul 18, 1966

Astronaut Collins - Gemini 10 - Young - MSC

S66-46477 (18 July 1966) --- Close-up of astronaut Michael Collins, Gemini-10 pilot, making final adjustments and...

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NASA image: Astronauts Mattingly and Hartsfield prepare to board van for liftoff rehersal
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Jun 14, 1982

Astronauts Mattingly and Hartsfield prepare to board van for liftoff rehersal

S82-32202 (29 May 1982) --- Astronauts Thomas K. (Ken) Mattingly II, center foreground, and Henry W. Hartsfield Jr.,...

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Jun 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-127 crew members make a...

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Sep 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-125 crew members are ready to practice climbing out of the slidewire baskets used during...

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NASA image: Countdown Clock Ribbon Cutting
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Mar 1, 2016

Countdown Clock Ribbon Cutting

Therrin Protze, chief operating officer of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, left, and center director Bob...

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Jan 6, 2001

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The STS-98 crew wave to onlookers as they walk out of the Operations and Checkout Building dressed for a simulated...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Seated in space shuttle Discovery's cockpit on NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A,...

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May 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the mock countdown on Launch Pad 39B, STS-114 Mission Specialists Wendy...

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May 9, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-124 Pilot Ken...

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May 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -STS-114 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas suits up in the Operations and Checkout...

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May 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -STS-114 Mission Specialist Wendy Lawrence suits up in the Operations and Checkout...

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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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