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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-90PC-0468
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Mar 20, 1990

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STS-31 Pilot Charles F. Bolden, left, and Commander Loren J. Shriver prepare to enter the orbiter Discovery from the...

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NASA image: KSC-90PC-0467
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Mar 20, 1990

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STS-31 Mission Specialists Steven A. Hawley (left) and Kathryn D. Sullivan, and Commander Loren J. Shriver prepare...

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NASA image: KSC-90P-0638
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Mar 15, 1990

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Discovery was rolled out to Launch Pad 39-B on March 15-16 for final launch preparations for its 10th mission into...

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Aug 1, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A worker is ready to smooth the surface on the slope of Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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May 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the STS-124 mission payload, the Japanese...

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Aug 1, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A worker smoothes the surface on the slope of Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center....

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0488
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Mar 29, 1990

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The bus-size Hubble Space Telescope is carefully being transferred from the surgically...

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NASA image: STS_135_RollOut
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May 31, 2011

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JSC2011-E-059470 (31 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-135 pilot, is seen in a partial silhouette...

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NASA image: STS_135_RollOut
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May 31, 2011

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JSC2011-E-059478 (31 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, is seen in silhouette against...

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NASA image: STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Launch
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May 30, 2008

STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Launch

NASA Shuttle Launch Director Michael Leinbach, left, STS-124 Assistant Launch Director Ed Mango, center, and Flow...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery Launch
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May 31, 2008

Space Shuttle Discovery Launch

NASA Shuttle Launch Director Michael Leinbach, left, STS-124 Assistant Launch Director Ed Mango, center, and Flow...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1567
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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Shuttle Launch Director Michael Leinbach, left, STS-124 Assistant Launch Director Ed...

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NASA image: USA SHUTTLE ATLANTIS ROLLOUT
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Jun 1, 2011

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Kennedy Space Center Director Charley Bolden laughs at a story being told to him by STS-135 crew Commander Chris...

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NASA image: USA SHUTTLE ATLANTIS ROLLOUT
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Jun 1, 2011

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Space Shuttle Atlantis viewed from the Mobil Launch Platform (MLP) during it's final rollout to Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: USA SHUTTLE ATLANTIS ROLLOUT
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May 31, 2011

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Shuttle Atlantis viewed from the Mobil Launch Platform (MLP) departs the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) during it's...

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NASA image: KSC-90PC-0667
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Apr 10, 1990

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The orbiter Discovery is unveiled as rollback of the Rotating Service Structure begins during final prelaunch...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during Payload Egress training in Full Fuselage Trainer (FFT)
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Mar 31, 2010

STS-133 crew during Payload Egress training in Full Fuselage Trainer (FFT)

JSC2010-E-046409 (31 March 2010) --- Attired in a training version of his shuttle launch and entry suit, NASA...

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NASA image: STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Launch
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May 30, 2008

STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Launch

A NASA helicopter escorting the STS-124 crew in their Astronvan to launch pad 39A flies in front of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during Payload Egress training in Full Fuselage Trainer (FFT)
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Mar 31, 2010

STS-133 crew during Payload Egress training in Full Fuselage Trainer (FFT)

JSC2010-E-046401 (31 March 2010) --- Attired in a training version of her shuttle launch and entry suit, NASA...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during Payload Egress training in Full Fuselage Trainer (FFT)
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Mar 31, 2010

STS-133 crew during Payload Egress training in Full Fuselage Trainer (FFT)

JSC2010-E-046399 (31 March 2010) --- Attired in a training version of his shuttle launch and entry suit, NASA...

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NASA image: STS-120 water survival training at the NBL
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Jan 31, 2007

STS-120 water survival training at the NBL

JSC2007-E-06440 (31 Jan. 2007) --- Astronaut Pamela A. Melroy, STS-120 commander, attired in a training version of...

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NASA image: Ham on Flight deck
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May 31, 2008

Ham on Flight deck

S124-E-005361 (31 May 2008) --- Attired in his shuttle launch and entry suit, astronaut Ken Ham, STS-124 pilot,...

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NASA image: KSC-90PC-0666
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Apr 10, 1990

KSC-90PC-0666

The orbiter Discovery is unveiled as rollback of the Rotating Service Structure begins during final prelaunch...

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NASA image: STS-120 water survival training at the NBL
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Jan 31, 2007

STS-120 water survival training at the NBL

JSC2007-E-06442 (31 Jan. 2007) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Paolo Nespoli, STS-120 mission specialist,...

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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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