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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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Aug 8, 2005

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MISSION CONTROL: And, Discovery Houston, with the big picture. EILEEN COLLINS: We're ready for the big picture....

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Dec 23, 2004

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When you put on a new pair of shoes, what's the first thing you do? Most people take a short walk to try them out....

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Mar 11, 2005

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How do the Space Shuttle main engines work? The three Space Shuttle main engines are located on the back end of the...

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Mar 4, 2005

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How is the external airlock used for extra vehicular activities? The airlock that we use for going on an extra...

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Mar 2, 2005

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I'm Chuck Dovale, launch director for the Launch Services Program at the Kennedy Space Center. My first NASA job,...

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Mar 3, 2005

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How does the Thermal Protection System on the Space Shuttle work? The Thermal Protection System of the Space Shuttle...

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Aug 24, 2004

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Kennedy Space Center in Florida is marking another milestone among its exciting achievements -- the completion of...

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Mar 1, 2005

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Now on NASA's Space Shuttle Status Report: Kennedy Space Center continues working toward safe Return to Flight in...

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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the roof of the Launch Control Center in the Launch Complex 39 Area, the...

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Aug 9, 2005

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COMMENTATOR: Landing gears down and locked --- main gear touchdown --- drag chute deploy -- nose gear touchdown and...

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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly redesigned External Tank wends its way through the parking area at the Launch...

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Jul 26, 2005

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This is Shuttle Launch Control where we see the STS-114 Astronauts leaving the suitup room headed for the elevator,...

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Aug 9, 2005

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MISSION CONTROL: This is Mick Troll, Houston -- Commander Eileen Collins and crew exiting the Crew Transport Vehicle...

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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Media view the newly redesigned External Tank as a transporter begins off-loading it...

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Aug 9, 2005

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MISSION CONTROL: Discovery Houston with the plan. EILEEN COLLINS: We're ready. MISSION CONTROL: Eileen, at this time...

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Jul 26, 2005

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Live television as Discovery jettisons it's External Fuel Tank. All normal with the cut-off of Discovery's main...

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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, the redesigned External Tank to be used on Return...

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May 2, 2005

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What if your work required you to creep along at less than one mile an hour, carrying an 18-million-pound load on...

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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Media view the newly redesigned External Tank as it is off-loaded from the barge that...

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Mar 3, 2005

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How does the Environmental Control and Life Support System work on board the orbiter? The Environmental Control and...

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Jul 26, 2005

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Six people make up the White Room Closeout Crew that are assisting the astronauts. This is Mission Specialist 5,...

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Jul 13, 2005

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Ok Dave, we are working an issue now on the countdown so, as long as you're here with us you have background on this...

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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Media view the newly redesigned External Tank after its off-loading from the barge that...

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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly redesigned External Tank is slowly moved from the dock in the Launch Complex...

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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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