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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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Mar 5, 2001

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The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, with its piggyback cargo the orbiter Atlantis, turns on the runway after landing at...

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NASA image: View of the FGB prior to rendezvous and grapple
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Dec 6, 1998

View of the FGB prior to rendezvous and grapple

S88-E-5045 (12-06-98) --- With Endeavour's astronauts waiting to mate the Russian-built Zarya control module with...

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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – United Space Alliance technicians monitor space shuttle Endeavour as it is lifted into the...

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NASA image: STS-47 crewmembers work in the Spacelab Japan (SLJ) module aboard OV-105
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Sep 20, 1992

STS-47 crewmembers work in the Spacelab Japan (SLJ) module aboard OV-105

STS047-05-019 (12 - 20 Sept 1992) --- Astronaut Jerome (Jay) Apt, mission specialist, responds to a crew mate's...

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Nov 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Discovery is lowered toward the mobile launcher platform in high bay 3 of...

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May 12, 2017

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iss051e041836 (05/12/2017) -- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is seen prior to the 200th spacewalk in support of the...

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

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May 25, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Delta II rocket waits to...

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Jun 18, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a view taken near the top of the launch tower at Launch Pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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May 12, 2017

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iss051e041860 (05/12/2017) -- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is seen during the 200th spacewalk in support of the...

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Dec 2, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39A rolled back, the Space Shuttle...

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Jan 5, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex 41 in Florida, United Launch...

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May 22, 2000

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The Atlas IIA rocket is close to its vertical position in the launch tower at Launch Pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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Sep 15, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure on Launch Pad 39A, STS-92 Mission...

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Nov 3, 2000

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On a warm afternoon, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), with its unique orbiter passenger attached to its back,...

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Jun 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA's Dawn spacecraft moves out of the Astrotech facility in Titusville, Fla., for...

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May 31, 2001

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The first stage of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-M (GOES-M) Atlas II rocket is raised to a...

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NASA image: Group 14, 1992 Astronaut Class, survival training at Fairchild AFB
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Aug 16, 1992

Group 14, 1992 Astronaut Class, survival training at Fairchild AFB

S92-46167 (16-20 Aug. 1992) --- Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, one of 19 astronaut candidates announced in March,...

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Jan 17, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Another Solid Rocket Booster arrives at Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg Air...

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Nov 3, 2000

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Catching the glow of the late afternoon sun, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) rolls down the runway at the Shuttle...

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Aug 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., workers guide one of the STEREO...

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Oct 3, 2014

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Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Orion's launch abort system, or LAS, is positioned atop the crew and service...

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Apr 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a crane...

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Oct 24, 1997

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In preparation for Space Shuttle Mission STS-87, the orbiter Columbia rolled into the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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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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