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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. -- Expedition 6 crew member Donald Pettit stands ready for a practice drive in an M-113...

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Nov 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the payload changeout room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 crew members look over the...

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Nov 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, a crane and sling attached to the orbiter...

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Nov 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the White Room on Launch Pad 39B, the STS-116 crew members are told what to expect...

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Oct 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Against a lavender and pink dawn sky, Space Shuttle Endeavour inches up the ramp of...

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Nov 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-116 Pilot William Oefelein poses...

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Oct 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With a brightening sky at dawn in the background, Space Shuttle Endeavour nears the...

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Nov 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery sits on Launch Pad 39B for launch of mission STS-116. On the...

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Oct 12, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, the external tank is transferred from the...

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Nov 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Discovery is nearly vertical in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly...

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Nov 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, a crane and sling attached to the orbiter...

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Sep 30, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A closeup of Endeavour as it rolls over to the Vehicle Assembly Building for continued...

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Nov 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 crew members are heading into the Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad...

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Nov 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-116 Mission Specialist Nicholas...

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Oct 31, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Discovery rolls out of the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 for the short...

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Oct 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-116 crew members get a close look at the...

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Oct 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, members of the STS-116 crew discuss use of some of...

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Oct 31, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Discovery backs out of the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 for the short...

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Nov 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Mission Specialist Joan Higginbotham (right) is greeted by Shuttle Launch...

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Sep 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, technicians on the Hyster forklift maneuver...

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Oct 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour, resting on the Mobile Launcher Platform, sits on Launch Pad...

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Oct 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Expedition 6 crew pauses for a photo after emergency egress training at the pad,...

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Sep 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, technicians on the Hyster forklift maneuver...

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Oct 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-113 Mission Specialist Michael Lopez-Alegria is ready to begin a test drive behind...

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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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