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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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The STS-115 crew conducted prelaunch exercises at the Kennedy Space Center. The week included a fit check of their...

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Oct 29, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Led by security, the Astrovan (center) with the STS-126 crew members aboard travels the road...

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Jun 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the White Room on the orbiter access arm of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – – In the White Room on the orbiter access arm of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad...

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Nov 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building high bay 4 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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Nov 5, 1997

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STS-87 Mission Specialist Winston Scott poses in his orange launch and entry spacesuit with NASA suit technicians at...

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Mar 30, 2001

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The STS-100 crew pauses for a photo before walkout and the ride to Launch Pad 39A for a simulated countdown....

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Nov 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building high bay 4 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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Nov 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 crew eagerly walks to the Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39B...

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Nov 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building high bay 4 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of...

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Sep 27, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers...

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Nov 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building high bay 4 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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Nov 5, 1997

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STS-87 Payload Specialist Leonid Kadenyuk, at right, of the National Space Agency of Ukraine (NSAU) is assisted into...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance technician Matt Boonstra works on a main landing gear door...

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Jan 5, 2001

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Before entering Atlantis from the White Room for a simulated launch countdown, STS-98 Pilot Mark Polansky (left)...

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Jun 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-121 Commander Steven Lindsey gets ready for a...

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Jan 5, 2001

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The closeout crew in the White Room pose with two of the STS-98 crew. Kneeling in front is United Space Alliance...

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Apr 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A main landing gear door mounting fixture in the Launch Equipment Shop is being used...

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Jul 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- James Kelly, pilot on Return to Flight mission STS-114, walks away from the Shuttle...

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Jul 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- James Kelly (at right), pilot on Return to Flight mission STS-114, walks away from the...

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Jun 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-121 Pilot Mark Kelly gets ready for a training...

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Jul 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Return to Flight...

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Jul 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Return to Flight...

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Jul 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Eileen Collins, mission commander on Return to Flight STS-114, and Pilot James Kelly...

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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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