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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-2015-1200
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Jan 19, 2015

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – Space Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg AFB, California, is the launch site for NASA's...

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NASA image: Orbiter 102 - Kelly AFB -
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Mar 30, 1979

Orbiter 102 - Kelly AFB -

S79-30103 (23 March 1978) --- A side view of the huge space shuttle orbiter 102 Columbia mated atop its 747 carrier...

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NASA image: AirBOS4
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Dec 12, 2018

AirBOS4

Composite image of Background Oriented Schlieren (BOS) data (contour) with a cut-out images of the T-38’s during a...

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NASA image: AirBOS4
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Dec 18, 2018

AirBOS4

Composite image of Background Oriented Schlieren (BOS) data (contour) with a cut-out images of the T-38’s during a...

ARC
NASA image: AirBOS4
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Dec 12, 2018

AirBOS4

Composite image of Background Oriented Schlieren (BOS) data (contour) with a cut-out images of the T-38’s during a...

ARC
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Dec 12, 2018

AirBOS4

Composite image of Background Oriented Schlieren (BOS) data (contour) with a cut-out images of the T-38’s during a...

ARC
NASA image: AirBOS4
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Dec 12, 2018

AirBOS4

Composite image of Background Oriented Schlieren (BOS) data (contour) with a cut-out images of the T-38’s during a...

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NASA image: AirBOS4
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Dec 11, 2018

AirBOS4

Composite image of Background Oriented Schlieren (BOS) data (contour) with a cut-out images of the T-38’s during a...

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NASA image: Landing - STS-4 - Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA
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Jul 6, 1982

Landing - STS-4 - Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA

Views of the Columbia landing at EAFB ending the STS-4 Mission on 07/04/1982; of President and Mrs. Reagan greeting...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1170
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Jan 19, 2015

KSC-2015-1170

VANDENBERG AFB, California – The payload fairing is moved into place around NASA's SMAP spacecraft inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1168
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Jan 19, 2015

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – The payload fairing is moved into place around NASA's SMAP spacecraft inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1167
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Jan 19, 2015

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – The payload fairing is moved into place around NASA's SMAP spacecraft inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1169
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Jan 19, 2015

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – The payload fairing is moved into place around NASA's SMAP spacecraft inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1159
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Jan 19, 2015

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – NASA's SMAP spacecraft inside the service structure at Space Launch Complex-2 at...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1171
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Jan 19, 2015

KSC-2015-1171

VANDENBERG AFB, California – The payload fairing is moved into place around NASA's SMAP spacecraft inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1166
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Jan 19, 2015

KSC-2015-1166

VANDENBERG AFB, California – The payload fairing in place over NASA's SMAP spacecraft inside the service structure...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1040
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Jan 6, 2011

KSC-2011-1040

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Orbital Sciences Corp. Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1039
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Jan 6, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Orbital Sciences Corp. Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1037
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Jan 6, 2011

KSC-2011-1037

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Orbital Sciences Corp. Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down at Edwards AFB on June 22, 2007, to conclude International Space Station construction and supply mission STS-117
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Jun 22, 2007

The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down at Edwards AFB on June 22, 2007, to conclude International Space Station construction and supply mission STS-117

The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down at Edwards AFB on June 22, 2007, to conclude International Space Station...

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NASA image: STS-126 commander Chris Ferguson, flanked by crewman Stephen Bowen, Eric Boe and Robert Kimbrough, offers comments on the mission after landing at Edwards AFB
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Nov 30, 2008

STS-126 commander Chris Ferguson, flanked by crewman Stephen Bowen, Eric Boe and Robert Kimbrough, offers comments on the mission after landing at Edwards AFB

STS-126 commander Chris Ferguson, flanked by crewman Stephen Bowen, Eric Boe and Robert Kimbrough, offers comments...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Atlantis' drag chute deploys as it rolls out on Runway 22 at Edwards AFB at the conclusion of its 13-day STS-117 mission to the ISS
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Jun 22, 2007

The Space Shuttle Atlantis' drag chute deploys as it rolls out on Runway 22 at Edwards AFB at the conclusion of its 13-day STS-117 mission to the ISS

The Space Shuttle Atlantis' drag chute deploys as it rolls out on Runway 22 at Edwards AFB at the conclusion of its...

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NASA image: Large crowds gathered on Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards AFB to see the first landing of the Space Shuttle Columbia, completing its first orbital mission
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Apr 14, 1981

Large crowds gathered on Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards AFB to see the first landing of the Space Shuttle Columbia, completing its first orbital mission

Large crowds gathered on Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards AFB to see the first landing of the Space Shuttle Columbia,...

AFRC
NASA image: The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down at Edwards AFB on June 22, 2007, to conclude International Space Station construction and supply mission STS-117
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Jun 22, 2007

The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down at Edwards AFB on June 22, 2007, to conclude International Space Station construction and supply mission STS-117

The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down at Edwards AFB on June 22, 2007, to conclude International Space Station...

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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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