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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-48 crew, exiting CTV, is greeted by astronaut Richards at EAFB, Calif
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Sep 18, 1991

STS-48 crew, exiting CTV, is greeted by astronaut Richards at EAFB, Calif

STS048-S-180 (18 Sept 1991) --- Having just completed a successful six day mission in Earth orbit, the five...

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NASA image: NASA's Crew Transport Vehicle, or CTV, pulls up to the Space Shuttle Discovery to offload the crew after a successful landing August 9, 2005
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Aug 9, 2005

NASA's Crew Transport Vehicle, or CTV, pulls up to the Space Shuttle Discovery to offload the crew after a successful landing August 9, 2005

NASA's Crew Transport Vehicle, or CTV, pulls up to the Space Shuttle Discovery to offload the crew after a...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0198-001
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Sep 27, 2002

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Sim Ops 2002 R&D report images; SHARP (Slender Hypersonic Aerodynamic Research Probe) CTV Crew Transfer Vehicle) CGI...

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Jul 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A crew transport vehicle (CTV), a modified “people mover” used at airports, approaches...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1506
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Aug 22, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Following mission STS-105, the Crew Transfer Vehicle (CTV) is moved into place beside...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1502
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Aug 22, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Following mission STS-105, the Crew Transfer Vehicle (CTV) is moved into place beside...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1735
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Jun 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crew transport vehicle, or CTV, approaches space shuttle Discovery on the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1736
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Jun 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crew transport vehicle, or CTV, approaches space shuttle Discovery on the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: STS-114 landing at Edwards Air Force Base
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Aug 9, 2005

STS-114 landing at Edwards Air Force Base

STS114-S-047 (9 August 2005) --- NASA’s Crew Transport Vehicle (CTV) pulls up to the Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: STS-117 landing at Dryden
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Jun 22, 2007

STS-117 landing at Dryden

STS117-S-051 (22 June 2007) --- NASA Dryden Flight Research Center director Kevin Petersen greets astronaut Rick...

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NASA image: STS-58 post landing scene as orbiter is serviced
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Nov 1, 1993

STS-58 post landing scene as orbiter is serviced

STS058-S-129 (1 Nov 1993) --- This busy scene on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB) was taken less than an...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1491
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Aug 22, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - As members of the STS-105 crew exit the Crew Transfer Vehicle (CTV) following...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5670
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson leads his crew out of the Crew Transport Vehicle (CTV)...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5671
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson leads his crew out of the Crew Transport Vehicle (CTV)...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0396
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Feb 20, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the crew transport vehicle has drawn up...

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NASA image: STS-135 Crewmembers after the Final Landing of Atlantis
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Crewmembers after the Final Landing of Atlantis

STS135-S-195 (21 July 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, leads his crew out of the Crew...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5669
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson leads his crew out of the Crew Transport Vehicle (CTV)...

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NASA image: Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test (ISVV-1A) - Astronaut Interviews
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Sep 20, 2023

Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test (ISVV-1A) - Astronaut Interviews

Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test (ISVV-1A)

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NASA image: Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test (ISVV-1A)
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Sep 20, 2023

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NASA image: Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test
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Sep 20, 2023

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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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