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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-02pd1021
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Jun 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) approaches the Shuttle Landing Facility after flying...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1993
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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – One of the two Shuttle Training Aircraft approaches touchdown on the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0251
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the launch of Space Shuttle Columbia on mission STS-107, long, flexible debris comes...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1099
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Jun 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the Mate-Demate Device (left) following landing on...

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NASA image: View of STS-125 Crew Members working on the Flight Deck
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May 21, 2009

View of STS-125 Crew Members working on the Flight Deck

S125-E-013050 (21 May 2009) --- Occupying the commander?s station, astronaut Gregory C. Johnson, STS-125 pilot, uses...

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NASA image: View of Pilot Gregory Johnson working on the Flight Deck
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May 21, 2009

View of Pilot Gregory Johnson working on the Flight Deck

S125-E-013042 (21 May 2009) --- Occupying the commander?s station, astronaut Gregory C. Johnson, STS-125 pilot, uses...

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NASA image: View of Commander (CDR) Scott Altman working on the Flight Deck
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May 21, 2009

View of Commander (CDR) Scott Altman working on the Flight Deck

S125-E-013081 (21 May 2009) --- Occupying the commander?s station, astronaut Scott Altman, STS-125 commander, uses...

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NASA image: View of Pilot Gregory Johnson working on the Flight Deck
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May 21, 2009

View of Pilot Gregory Johnson working on the Flight Deck

S125-E-013040 (21 May 2009) --- Occupying the commander?s station, astronaut Gregory C. Johnson, STS-125 pilot, uses...

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NASA image: STS102-S-015
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Mar 21, 2001

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STS102-S-015 (21 March 2001)--- After a 5.3 million mile mission, The Space Shuttle Discovery approaches touchdown...

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NASA image: STS102-S-013
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Mar 21, 2001

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STS102-S-013 (21 March 2001) --- After a 5.3 million mile mission, The Space Shuttle Discovery approaches touchdown...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3539
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Coming in from the southeast, space shuttle Atlantis approaches Runway 33 at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3567
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Back dropped by a crystal-clear blue sky, space shuttle Atlantis' belly is visible as it...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3522
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Coming in from the southeast, space shuttle Atlantis approaches Runway 33 at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3568
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Coming in from the southeast, space shuttle Atlantis' belly is visible in a crystal-clear...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3532
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Coming in from the southeast, space shuttle Atlantis approaches Runway 33 at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3556
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Coming in from the southeast, space shuttle Atlantis approaches Runway 33 at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: SLF Run & Walk
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Mar 13, 2018

SLF Run & Walk

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana approaches the finish line at the KSC Walk Run on the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUTS HAISE AND FULLERTON - COCKPIT - ORBITER 101 - PREFLIGHT FREE FLIGHT - DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER (DFRC), CA
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Oct 26, 1977

ASTRONAUTS HAISE AND FULLERTON - COCKPIT - ORBITER 101 - PREFLIGHT FREE FLIGHT - DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER (DFRC), CA

Astronauts Fred W. Haise, Jr., Commander, left, and C. Gordon Fullerton in the cockpit of the Space Shuttle Orbiter...

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NASA image: Dream Chaser ALT-2 Free Flight
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Nov 11, 2017

Dream Chaser ALT-2 Free Flight

Sierra Nevada Corp’s Dream Chaser being towed from the former space shuttle hangar at NASA Armstrong Flight Research...

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NASA image: SLF Run/Walk for Safety and Health Month
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Mar 13, 2018

SLF Run/Walk for Safety and Health Month

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana approaches the finish line at the KSC Walk Run on the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: SLF Run/Walk for Safety and Health Month
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Mar 13, 2018

SLF Run/Walk for Safety and Health Month

Kennedy Space Center employees and guests approach the finish line during the KSC Walk Run on the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: GOES-R Arrival and Offload
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Aug 22, 2016

GOES-R Arrival and Offload

An Air Force C-5 Galaxy transport plane approaches the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1436
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Sep 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This aerial view shows the approach on Runway 33 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility....

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NASA image: KSC00pp1436
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Sep 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This aerial view shows the approach on Runway 33 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility....

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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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