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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: Bill Dana in front of HL-10 after flight H-24-37
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Sep 3, 1969

Bill Dana in front of HL-10 after flight H-24-37

NASA research pilot Bill Dana after his fourth free flight (1 glide and 3 powered) in the HL-10. This particular...

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Mar 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On its journey to the Orbiter Processing Facility, Atlantis, in tow, turns from the...

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Jul 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the mate/demate device at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, work...

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Dec 13, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Before dawn, at the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Dec 12, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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Dec 13, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Before dawn, at the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Nov 30, 2008

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EDWARDS, Calif. – On Edwards Air Force Base in California, space shuttle Endeavour undergoes recovery operations...

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Nov 30, 2008

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EDWARDS, Calif. – On Edwards Air Force Base in California, space shuttle Endeavour undergoes recovery operations...

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Nov 30, 2008

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EDWARDS, Calif. – Against a setting sun, space shuttle Endeavour undergoes recovery operations on Edwards Air Force...

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Nov 30, 2008

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EDWARDS, Calif. – Against a setting sun, space shuttle Endeavour undergoes recovery operations on Edwards Air Force...

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Dec 18, 1998

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An artist's rendering shows the $8-million Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Support Complex planned for the Shuttle...

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Mar 5, 2001

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The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, with its piggyback cargo the orbiter Atlantis, turns on the runway after landing at...

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Mar 30, 2000

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Looking northeast, several elements of the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) can be seen. The road on the bottom left...

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Mar 5, 2001

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The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, with its piggyback cargo the orbiter Atlantis, turns on the runway after landing at...

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NASA image: KSC-98dc1878
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Dec 18, 1998

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An artist's rendering shows the $8-million Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Support Complex planned for the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0439
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Mar 30, 2000

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Looking northeast, several elements of the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) can be seen. The road on the bottom left...

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Mar 30, 2000

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The remote launch vehicle (RLV) hangar, still under construction, is seen here. It sits at the south end of the...

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Mar 5, 2001

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The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, with its piggyback cargo the orbiter Atlantis, is towed to the parking area at the...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0498
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Mar 5, 2001

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Viewed from behind the mate/demate device at the Shuttle Landing Facility, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft and the...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1893
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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA),...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1895
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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), is...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), is...

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Mar 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Atlantis is towed to the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 along the tow-way....

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Jul 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The shuttle carrier aircraft, or SCA, and its piggyback passenger Atlantis are poised...

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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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