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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: STS-45 external tank (ET) falls back to Earth after jettisoning from OV-104
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Mar 24, 1992

STS-45 external tank (ET) falls back to Earth after jettisoning from OV-104

STS045-71-001 (24 March 1992) --- This 70mm photograph of the external fuel tank (ET) for STS-45 was photographed 4...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8163
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Dec 2, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A pair of 149-foot-long, space shuttle solid rocket booster, or SRB, displays from the...

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NASA image: 1001216
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Jul 8, 2010

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THE FINAL PRODUCTION EXTERNAL TANK ROLLS TOWARDS IT’S BARGE RIDE TO CAPE CANVERAL, FL AFTER A CEREMONY MARKING THE...

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NASA image: 1001217
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Jul 8, 2010

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THE FINAL PRODUCTION EXTERNAL TANK ROLLS TOWARDS IT’S BARGE RIDE TO CAPE CANVERAL, FL AFTER A CEREMONY MARKING THE...

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NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, external tank (ET) separation
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Mar 13, 1989

STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, external tank (ET) separation

STS029-72-059 (13 March 1989) --- This 70mm photograph, taken by Astronaut James P. Bagian 16 minutes and 7 seconds...

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NASA image: STS-57 external tank (ET) falls away from Endeavour, OV-105, after jettison
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Jun 21, 1993

STS-57 external tank (ET) falls away from Endeavour, OV-105, after jettison

STS057-03-017 (21 June 1993) --- The external fuel tank falls toward Earth after being jettisoned from the Space...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 1, 1978

Space Shuttle Projects

A liquid hydrogen tank of the Shuttle's external tank (ET) is installed into the S-1C Test Stand for a structural...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1080
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Jan 11, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, two space shuttle external fuel tank transporters...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1079
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Jan 11, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, two space shuttle external fuel tank transporters...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1081
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Jan 11, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, two space shuttle external fuel tank transporters...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1082
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Jan 11, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, two space shuttle external fuel tank transporters...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 1976

Space Shuttle Projects

This is a cutaway illustration of the Space Shuttle external tank (ET) with callouts. The giant cylinder, higher...

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Sep 9, 1977

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The first Space Shuttle External Tank, the Main Propulsion Test Article (MPTA), rolls off the assembly line...

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Mar 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Highbay 1 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians work on repair...

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NASA image: 1000094
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Dec 22, 2007

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ROBERT CARROLL, A MACHINIST WITH LOCKHEED MARTIN, DRILLS ALIGNMENT HOLES ON THE EXTERNAL TANK COMPOSITE NOSE CONE

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0600
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Mar 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Highbay 1 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians look at hail damage on...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0601
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Mar 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Highbay 1 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers secure scaffolding around...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 1981

Space Shuttle Projects

The Space Shuttle main propulsion system includes three major elements. One of those elements is the External Tank...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 29, 1978

Space Shuttle Projects

This photo depicts the installation of an External Tank (ET) into the Marshall Space Flight Center Dynamic Test...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0602
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Mar 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Highbay 1 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians work on repair...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0596
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Mar 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Highbay 1 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians perform repair...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 1, 1978

Space Shuttle Projects

This photograph shows a liquid oxygen tank for the Shuttle External Tank (ET) during a hydroelastic modal survey...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4436
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Aug 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, aft skirts for space shuttle solid rocket boosters...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4435
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Aug 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, aft skirts for space shuttle solid rocket boosters...

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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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