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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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NASA image: KSC-04pd0643
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Mar 26, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An aerial photo of the hangar and storage facility near the KSC Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0495
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Feb 25, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Columbia debris continues to arrive at the RLV Hangar at KSC. Workers are attempting...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1183
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Apr 22, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers place the final piece of the mission patch for STS-107 on the outside of the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0251
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the launch of Space Shuttle Columbia on mission STS-107, long, flexible debris comes...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0850
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Mar 26, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project team discuss a piece of debris on the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1448
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During liftoff of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121 on July 4, a camera...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0848
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Mar 26, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project team examines small pieces of debris...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0586
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Mar 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the RLV Hangar, the floor grid is marked with a growing number of pieces of...

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NASA image: ARC-1960-A-26921-B
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Aug 17, 1960

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Hi-Speed impact test simulating space debris hitting an orbiting capsule. A blunt nose 20 millimeter model built of...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0086-7
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May 20, 2009

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Dr. Peter Schultz, Brown University at NASA Ames Vertical Gun Range Facility during running of tests simulating...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1276
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Apr 25, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, a member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team examines a...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1302
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Apr 28, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, NASA Associate Administrator William F. (Bill) Readdy, Office of...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0086-3
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May 19, 2009

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Dr. Peter Schultz, Brown University at NASA Ames Vertical Gun Range Facility during running of tests simulating...

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NASA image: MICHAEL "RUDI" RUDOLPHI SPEAKING AT MISSION SUCCESS FORUM
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Jun 16, 2016

MICHAEL "RUDI" RUDOLPHI SPEAKING AT MISSION SUCCESS FORUM

MICHAEL "RUDI" RUDOLPHI GESTURES DURING A "MISSION SUCCESS IS IN OUR HANDS" SHARED EXPERIENCES FORUM JUNE 16, WHERE...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0851
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Mar 26, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach answers reporters' questions in the RLV Hangar....

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0501
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Feb 25, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Program Team record debris from Columbia after...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0498
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Feb 25, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A long view inside the RLV Hangar shows the grid on the floor and placement of some of...

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NASA image: Commander Truly cleans ARS filters on middeck
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Sep 5, 1983

Commander Truly cleans ARS filters on middeck

STS008-13-336 (5 Sept 1983) --- On middeck, Richard M. Truly, STS-8 commander, uses vacuum cleaner to remove debris...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1550
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May 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pieces of debris from Columbia are filling the floor of the RLV Hangar. The items at...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1125
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Apr 15, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers deliver an enlarged replica of the STS-107 crew emblem to the RLV Hangar where...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0590
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Mar 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A closeup of the floor in the RLV Hangar shows the variety of Columbia debris gathered...

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NASA image: iss065e398603
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Sep 20, 2021

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iss065e398603 (9/30/2021) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet cleans up debris in the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0846
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Mar 26, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pieces of Columbia debris lie in a staging area in the RLV Hangar pending engineering...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1445
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May 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dennis Morrison, senior biotech program scientist, talks to a reporter about an...

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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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