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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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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the early morning hours at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, the...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stephanie Stilson, vehicle manager for Space Shuttle Discovery (OV-103), is interviewed...

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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At sunrise, Discovery finally rests on its wheels on the ground at NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00101
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May 3, 2005

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NASA has finished packing three important pieces of hardware for Discovery's flight to the International Space...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery on top of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a modified Boeing 747, is...

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May 16, 2005

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Now on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: In the Works_ NASA lays out its plan to return to flight this July_...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This view shows the orbiter Discovery on top of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00165
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Jun 24, 2005

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Discovery's payload is loaded and ready to go_ Plus, final checkout...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1903
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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - News media photographers are on hand for the touchdown of Space Shuttle Discovery, atop...

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May 18, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, a technician prepares to install the the...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - News media photographers capture the approach of Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The sun is setting behind the tail of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a modified Boeing...

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Mar 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers begin removal...

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NASA image: Hinds Community College MSEIP program
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Jun 24, 2005

Hinds Community College MSEIP program

Student Assistant Antoinette Davis (left) of Utica; Carmella Forsythe, 13, of Clinton; Terri Henderson, 14, of...

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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the early morning hours at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, the...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1910
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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery on top of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a modified Boeing 747, is...

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Aug 19, 2005

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COMMENTATOR: And Discovery now on take off roll, atop a 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, just about to begin the first...

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Mar 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the nose cap on top of...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1918
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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the early morning hours at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, the...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1925
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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Just before sunrise, Discovery finally rests on its wheels on the ground at NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1911
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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery on top of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a modified Boeing 747, is...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A dragonfly, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), is in...

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Mar 28, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Lockheed Martin technicians from NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in Louisiana clean...

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Mar 28, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Lockheed Martin technicians from NASA's Michoud Assembly...

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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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