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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-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team
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Feb 12, 2002

STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team

A worker examines a piece of the Columbia debris on the floor of the RLV Hangar. The debris was shipped from...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2956
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May 6, 2009

KSC-2009-2956

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Port Canaveral, Fla., a container is lifted from the transporter for transfer to the U.S....

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2957
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May 6, 2009

KSC-2009-2957

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Port Canaveral, Fla., a crane moves a container toward the deck of the U.S. Army landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2949
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May 6, 2009

KSC-2009-2949

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Port Canaveral, Fla., a crane lifts the X-band radar from its transporter to move it onto...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2953
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May 6, 2009

KSC-2009-2953

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Port Canaveral, Fla., technicians complete installation of the X-band radar (right) on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2954
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May 6, 2009

KSC-2009-2954

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Port Canaveral, Fla., the crane is removed from the X-band radar after installation on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2959
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May 6, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Port Canaveral, Fla., workers prepare the container that holds the control center for the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2955
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May 6, 2009

KSC-2009-2955

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Port Canaveral, Fla., a container is prepared for transfer to the U.S. Army landing craft...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2958
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May 6, 2009

KSC-2009-2958

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Port Canaveral, Fla., a crane lowers a container toward the deck of the U.S. Army landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2948
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May 6, 2009

KSC-2009-2948

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Port Canaveral, Fla., a crane is moved into position to lift the X-band radar onto the...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover Drops its Debris Shield
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Mar 22, 2021

Perseverance Rover Drops its Debris Shield

The debris shield, a protective covering on the bottom of NASA's Perseverance rover, was released on March 21, 2021,...

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NASA image: Columbia Debris
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May 6, 2003

Columbia Debris

The truck holding the final shipment of Columbia debris arrives at KSC. The recovery efforts have been concluded in...

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NASA image: Columbia Debris
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May 6, 2003

Columbia Debris

George D'Heilly and John Cassanto, scientists with Instrumentation Technology Associates, Inc., display for the...

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NASA image: STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team
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Feb 12, 2002

STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team

Members of the reconstruction team check out the Columbia debris inside the RLV Hangar. The debris was shipped from...

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NASA image: STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team
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Feb 12, 2002

STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team

Astronauts Lee Archambault and Joan Higginbotham look at a piece of Columbia debris placed on the grid in the RLV...

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NASA image: STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team
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Feb 12, 2002

STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team

Shuttle Program Manager Ron Dittemore (leaning over) examines a piece of Columbia debris in the RLV Hangar. The...

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NASA image: STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team
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Feb 12, 2002

STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team

Shuttle Program Manager Ron Dittemore (leaning over) examines a piece of Columbia debris in the RLV Hangar. The...

KSC
NASA image: STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team
Image
Feb 12, 2002

STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team

Astronauts Lee Archambault and Joan Higginbotham look at a piece of Columbia debris placed on the grid in the RLV...

KSC
NASA image: STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team
Image
Feb 12, 2002

STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team

The reconstruction team checks out the Columbia debris after it was offloaded at the RLV Hangar. The debris was...

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NASA image: Views of the overhead flight deck window showing debris impact damage
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Dec 19, 1996

Views of the overhead flight deck window showing debris impact damage

Views of the overhead flight deck window showing debris impact damage due to high velocity impact strike by space...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, addresses the media about efforts to pack the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar. More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds. An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris permanently.
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Sep 11, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, addresses the media about efforts to pack the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar. More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds. An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris permanently.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, addresses the...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, addresses the media about efforts to pack the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar. More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds. An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris permanently.
Image
Sep 11, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, addresses the media about efforts to pack the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar. More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds. An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris permanently.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, addresses the...

KSC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, addresses the media about efforts to pack the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar. More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds. An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris permanently.
Image
Sep 11, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, addresses the media about efforts to pack the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar. More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds. An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris permanently.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, addresses the...

KSC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, addresses the media about efforts to pack the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar. More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds. An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris permanently.
Image
Sep 11, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, addresses the media about efforts to pack the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar. More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds. An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris permanently.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, addresses the...

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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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