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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: STS-81 preflight photos taken at the Kennedy Space Center
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Jan 7, 1997

STS-81 preflight photos taken at the Kennedy Space Center

S97-00252 (15 Dec. 1996) --- Astronaut Brent W. Jett Jr., STS-81 pilot, arrives in a NASA T-38 jet trainer at the...

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Mar 19, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut John Young, in the 'white room' at Launch Pad 39A, suits up for the dry...

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Nov 9, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-108 Pilot Mark E. Kelly (left) takes a seat in the slidewire basket while...

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Aug 5, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Mission Specialist Patrick Forrester takes...

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Jun 29, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Inside Space Shuttle Atlantis, Commander Steven W. Lindsey is ready for a simulated...

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Mar 30, 1998

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STS-90 Mission Specialist Kathryn (Kay) Hire participates in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities...

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Feb 13, 2001

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STS-102 Commander James Wetherbee drives the M-113 armored carrier that the crew could use to exit the pad if an...

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Jun 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Commander Steven Lindsey (left) and Pilot Mark Kelly take part in emergency...

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Aug 5, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Mission Specialist Jose Hernandez takes...

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Jun 29, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-104 Mission Specialist James F. Reilly checks out equipment inside Atlantis. He...

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Feb 13, 2001

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STS-102 Commander James Wetherbee drives the M-113 armored carrier that the crew could use to exit the pad if an...

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Mar 30, 1998

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STS-90 Commander Richard Searfoss addresses the media at KSC's Launch Pad 39B, where the crew are participating in...

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Jan 23, 1997

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STS-82 Mission Specialist Steven L. Smith adjusts the glove of his launch and entry space suit during a practice...

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Dec 20, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sitting in the slidewire basket on the launch pad is Mission Specialist David Brown....

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Dec 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut, sits happily during...

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Dec 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut, gets help with his...

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Jun 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Mission Specialist Lisa Nowak is helped with her boot after donning her launch...

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NASA image: Post WDR Press briefing
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Feb 3, 2026

Post WDR Press briefing

John Honeycutt, chair, Artemis II mission management team, participates in a news conference on Tuesday, Feb. 3,...

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NASA image: STS-81 preflight photos taken at the Kennedy Space Center
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Jan 7, 1997

STS-81 preflight photos taken at the Kennedy Space Center

S97-00248 (15 Dec. 1996) --- Astronaut Marsha S. Ivins, STS-81 mission specialist, arrives in a NASA T-38 jet...

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Dec 20, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew practice emergency egress from the launch pad during a simulated...

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Jun 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 crew members follow the route to the slidewire baskets on Launch Pad 39B. They...

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Aug 5, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Mission Specialist Patrick Forrester has...

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Jan 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-119 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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Dec 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist David Brown waves as he completes suit check prior to...

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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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