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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: Shuttle Discovery Is Demated From SCA
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Apr 19, 2012

Shuttle Discovery Is Demated From SCA

The space shuttle Discovery is suspended from a sling held by two cranes shortly after the NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier...

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NASA image: Shuttle Discovery Is Demated From SCA
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Apr 19, 2012

Shuttle Discovery Is Demated From SCA

The space shuttle Discovery is suspended from a sling held by two cranes after the NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft...

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NASA image: Shuttle Discovery Is Demated From SCA
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Apr 19, 2012

Shuttle Discovery Is Demated From SCA

The space shuttle Discovery is suspended from a sling held by two cranes as the NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft...

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NASA image: Shuttle Discovery Is Demated From SCA
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Apr 19, 2012

Shuttle Discovery Is Demated From SCA

The space shuttle Discovery is suspended from a sling held by two cranes shortly after the NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier...

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NASA image: Discovery Solar Energy Center
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May 27, 2021

Discovery Solar Energy Center

B-Roll of the Discovery Solar Energy Center

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-124) Landing
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Jun 14, 2008

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-124) Landing

The space shuttle Discovery touches down at 11:15 a.m. EDT, Saturday, June 14, 2008, at the Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-124) Landing
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Jun 14, 2008

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-124) Landing

The space shuttle Discovery touches down at 11:15 a.m. EDT, Saturday, June 14, 2008, at the Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-124) Landing
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Jun 14, 2008

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-124) Landing

The space shuttle Discovery touches down at 11:15 a.m. EDT, Saturday, June 14, 2008, at the Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery Landing
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery Landing

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) taxis in front of the main terminal...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery Landing
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery Landing

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) lands at Washington Dulles...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery Landing
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery Landing

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) approaches the runway for landing at...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery Landing
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery Landing

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) lands at Washington Dulles...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery Landing
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery Landing

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) lands at Washington Dulles...

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NASA image: STS-119 Shuttle Discovery With Moon
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Mar 15, 2009

STS-119 Shuttle Discovery With Moon

A nearly full Moon sets as the space shuttle Discovery sits atop Launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape...

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NASA image: Launch of STS-60 Shuttle Discovery
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Feb 3, 1994

Launch of STS-60 Shuttle Discovery

Launch Complex 39 is in partial darkness as the Space Shuttle Discovery heads toward an eight-day mission in Earth...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft at Washington Dulles Airport the first...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft at Washington Dulles Airport the first...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft at Washington Dulles Airport the first...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft at Washington Dulles Airport the first...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft at Washington Dulles Airport the first...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft at Washington Dulles Airport the first...

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NASA image: Shuttle Discovery Arrives at Udvar-Hazy
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Apr 19, 2012

Shuttle Discovery Arrives at Udvar-Hazy

Space shuttle Discovery is rolled toward the transfer ceremony at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Thursday, April...

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NASA image: Landing of STS-63 Discovery at KSC
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Feb 11, 1995

Landing of STS-63 Discovery at KSC

STS063-S-015 (11 Feb. 1995) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery deploys its drag chute on Runway 15 at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Shuttle Discovery on pad for STS 51-D mission
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Apr 12, 1985

Shuttle Discovery on pad for STS 51-D mission

Shuttle Discovery on the launch pad for the STS 51-D 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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