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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: SPHERES Tether Demo
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Dec 1, 2016

SPHERES Tether Demo

iss050e013146 (12/1/2016) --- NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1986

Early Program Development

In this 1986 artist's concept, the Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle (OMV), is shown without its main propulsion module....

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NASA image: KSC00pp1082
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Aug 6, 2000

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U.S. Police officers join the KSC Space Man in a parade at the KSC Visitor Complex during opening ceremonies of the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1082
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Aug 6, 2000

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U.S. Police officers join the KSC Space Man in a parade at the KSC Visitor Complex during opening ceremonies of the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1087
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Aug 6, 2000

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Members of KSC’s Native America International Tribal Council and the Space Coast Indian Association (Brevard County)...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1353
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Jun 17, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Turn Basin in the Launch Complex 39 Area, tug boats maneuver the barge carrying...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1087
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Aug 6, 2000

KSC00pp1087

Members of KSC’s Native America International Tribal Council and the Space Coast Indian Association (Brevard County)...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1352
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Jun 17, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Turn Basin in the Launch Complex 39 Area, tug boats maneuver the barge carrying...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0559
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Apr 24, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A tug boat tows a newly arrived external tank in the Banana River to its offloading...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2188
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Mar 9, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --Before the sun rises over Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, United Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1796
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Jul 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers use an aircraft tug vehicle to back Atlantis away from the mate/demate device...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1016
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Jun 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the NASA News Center, a tug boat in the background maneuvers the Pegasus...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0376
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Mar 9, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The barge carrying a newly redesigned External Tank (ET-121) designated for use on...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1617
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Feb 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a tug boat keeps the barge in...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1018
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Jun 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Tug boats maneuver the Pegasus barge next to the dock in the turn basin at the Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1019
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Jun 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Tug boats maneuver the Pegasus barge next to the dock in the turn basin at the Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0377
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Mar 9, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The barge carrying a newly redesigned External Tank (ET-121) designated for use on...

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NASA image: MS Reilly transfers equipment between Endeavour and Mir
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Mar 2, 1998

MS Reilly transfers equipment between Endeavour and Mir

STS089-372-031 (22-31 Jan. 1998) --- Astronaut James F. Reilly, STS-89 mission specialist, tugs on a bag of supplies...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4803
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Sep 21, 2010

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NEW ORLEANS -- At NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans a tug boat is prepared to escort the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4836
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Sep 27, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A tug boat pulls the Space Shuttle Program's last external fuel tank, ET-122, toward the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4804
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Sep 21, 2010

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NEW ORLEANS -- A tug boat pulls the Pegasus Barge carrying the Space Shuttle Program's last external fuel tank,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4806
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Sep 21, 2010

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NEW ORLEANS -- A tug boat is pulls the Pegasus Barge carrying the Space Shuttle Program's last external fuel tank,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4807
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Sep 21, 2010

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NEW ORLEANS -- As the moon lights up the water, as tug boat pulls the Pegasus Barge carrying the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4840
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Sep 27, 2010

KSC-2010-4840

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A tug boat pulls the Space Shuttle Program's last external fuel tank, ET-122, to the Turn...

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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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