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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: 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 Project
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Dec 2, 1988

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Atlantis takes flight on its STS-27 mission, December 2, 1988, utilizing 375,000 pounds of thrust...

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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: Space Shuttle Project
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Aug 1, 1977

Space Shuttle Project

A workman reams holes to the proper size and aligment in the Space Shuttle Main Engine's main injector body, through...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Move
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Oct 13, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Move

Spectators are seen as they watch space shuttle Endeavour as it passes by on its way to its new home at the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Move
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Oct 12, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Move

Spectators are seen photographing space shuttle Endeavour as it passes by on its way to its new home at the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Move
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Oct 13, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Move

California Congresswoman Maxine Waters, 35th Congressional District, waves to the crowds as she is introduced at the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Demate
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May 12, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Demate

The space shuttle Enterprise hangs from a sling after being demated from the NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA)...

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NASA image: Last planned Space Shuttle Main Engine Test
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Jul 29, 2009

Last planned Space Shuttle Main Engine Test

Employees watch the last planned space shuttle main engine test firing.

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 13, 2004

Space Shuttle Projects

The Space Shuttle External Tank 120 is shown here in its vertical position in NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 13, 2004

Space Shuttle Projects

The Space Shuttle External Tank 120 is shown here during transfer in NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Demate
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May 12, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Demate

The space shuttle Enterprise is lowered onto a transport vehicle after being demated from the NASA 747 Shuttle...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Demate
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May 12, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Demate

Space shuttle Enterprise is held aloft by a yellow sling and a set of cranes after it was removed from the top of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Demate
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May 12, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Demate

NASA and United Space Alliance workers lower a yellow sling onto space shuttle Enterprise, which sits atop NASA's...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis Move
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Nov 2, 2012

Space Shuttle Atlantis Move

A large group of Astronauts from the Shuttle and Apollo projects wave to crowds as the Space shuttle Atlantis makes...

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NASA image: Last planned Space Shuttle Main Engine Test
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Jul 29, 2009

Last planned Space Shuttle Main Engine Test

The last planned space shuttle main engine test firing takes place on July 29, 2009.

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery Fly-By
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery Fly-By

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) flies over the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery Landing
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery Landing

NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver, at podium, speaks to those in attendance at Apron W after the 747 Shuttle...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Demate
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May 12, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Demate

NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), with space shuttle Enterprise latched on its back, is towed from the...

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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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