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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-06pd0885
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May 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Program Director Wayne Hale is on hand to watch the historic moment of...

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NASA image: STS-64 Landing at Edwards
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Sep 20, 1994

STS-64 Landing at Edwards

The Space Shuttle Discovery settles to the main runway at Edwards, California, at 2:13 p.m. (PDT) 20 September 1994,...

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NASA image: Rollout - Shuttle Discovery - STS 41D Launch - KSC
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Nov 26, 1986

Rollout - Shuttle Discovery - STS 41D Launch - KSC

The Space Shuttle Discovery moves towards Pad "A" on the crawler transporter for its maiden flight. The Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4453A
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Jul 29, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a version of space shuttle Discovery's orbiter tribute, or OV-103, which hangs in...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4453B
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Jul 29, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a printable version of space shuttle Discovery's orbiter tribute, or OV-103, which...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4453
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Jul 29, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This orbiter tribute of space shuttle Discovery, or OV-103, hangs in Firing Room 4 of the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0896
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May 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery rolls toward Launch Pad 39B. The shuttle rests on the mobile...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0876
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May 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery looms large in this closeup as it rolls to Launch Pad 39B. The...

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NASA image: STS_135_Russia
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Mar 30, 2011

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JSC2011-E-040324 (30 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-135 pilot, waits in a pressure chamber before a...

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NASA image: STS_135_NBL
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Mar 10, 2011

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JSC2011-E-040220 (10 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Rex Walheim (left), STS-135 mission specialist, and astronaut...

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NASA image: STS_135_NBL
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Mar 10, 2011

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JSC2011-E-040217 (10 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Rex Walheim, STS-135 mission specialist, is aided by divers as...

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NASA image: STS_135_CEIT
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Apr 7, 2011

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JSC2011-E-040358 (7 April 2011) --- NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-135 pilot, exits the hatch of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-41 Discovery, OV-103, glides over concrete runway 22 at EAFB, California
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Oct 10, 1990

STS-41 Discovery, OV-103, glides over concrete runway 22 at EAFB, California

STS-41 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, with nose landing gear (NLG) and main landing gear (MLG) deployed,...

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NASA image: Arabsat communications satellite deploying from Discovery's payload bay
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Jun 17, 1985

Arabsat communications satellite deploying from Discovery's payload bay

Arabsat communications satellite deploying from Discovery's payload bay. Cloudy Earth's surface can be seen to the...

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NASA image: STS_135_PostInsertion
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Mar 24, 2011

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JSC2011-E-040281 (24 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus, STS-135 mission specialist, works on the middeck...

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NASA image: STS_135_Russia
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Mar 28, 2011

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JSC2011-E-040298 (28 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Rex Walheim, STS-135 mission specialist, undergoes a fit check...

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NASA image: Onboard portrait of the STS 51-I crewmembers in the middeck
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Sep 4, 1985

Onboard portrait of the STS 51-I crewmembers in the middeck

51I-07-015 (4-5 Sept 1985) --- All five STS 51-I crewmembers pose with one of two extravehicular mobility unit (EMU)...

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NASA image: STS_135_Media
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Mar 23, 2011

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JSC2011-E-040265 (23 March 2011) --- A long parade of media is escorted between buildings at NASA?s Johnson Space...

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NASA image: STS_135_CEIT
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Apr 8, 2011

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JSC2011-E-040372 (8 April 2011) --- Technicians inspect the payload bay of the space shuttle Atlantis during the...

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NASA image: STS_135_Russia
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Mar 30, 2011

STS_135_Russia

JSC2011-E-040330 (30 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson (foreground), STS-135 commander, visits Red...

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NASA image: STS_135_CEIT
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Apr 7, 2011

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JSC2011-E-040357 (7 April 2011) --- NASA astronauts Chris Ferguson (right), STS-135 commander; and Doug Hurley,...

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NASA image: Payload specialist Charles Walker works with CFES experiment
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Sep 6, 1984

Payload specialist Charles Walker works with CFES experiment

41D-06-013 (6 Sept 1984) --- Payload specialist Charles Walker works with the continuous flow electrophoresis...

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NASA image: STS 51-G Discovery lands at Edwards Air Force Base, California
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Jun 24, 1985

STS 51-G Discovery lands at Edwards Air Force Base, California

51G-S-224 (24 June 1985) --- Discovery, with its seven-member 51-G crew aboard, touches down on a dry lakebed at...

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NASA image: STS_135_Sim
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Apr 4, 2011

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JSC2011-E-040335 (4 April 2011) --- NASA astronauts Rex Walheim, right, Sandy Magnus, foreground, both mission...

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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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