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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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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of the solid rocket booster replicas at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of the solid rocket booster replicas at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2273
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of the solid rocket booster replicas at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00150
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May 25, 2006

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This 'In Their Own Words' video features Mike Mullane, a former astronaut who made three flights on the space...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2258
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May 6, 2013

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Workers connect the nosecone of a solid rocket booster replica into place at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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Aug 28, 1985

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the space shuttle Atlantis stands at Launch Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2252
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane lifts the nosecone part of a solid rocket booster replica into place at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2269
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of the solid rocket booster replicas at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2254
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane lifts the nosecone part of a solid rocket booster replica into place at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2274
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of the solid rocket booster replicas at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8266
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Dec 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The high-fidelity space shuttle model which was on display at the NASA Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: 108-KSC-85P-0227
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Aug 28, 1985

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the space shuttle Atlantis is gently lowered into...

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Aug 19, 2010

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CEIT Prepares Crew, Hardware and Payload for Space. A mainstay of astronaut training, the Crew Equipment Interface...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2260
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of the solid rocket booster replicas at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cranes and workers are in place to lift the nosecone part of a solid rocket booster replica...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2256
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May 6, 2013

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A crane lifts the nosecone part of a solid rocket booster replica into place at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00040
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Feb 17, 2005

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Nestled among the pristine habitats and diverse wildlife of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Kennedy...

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Mar 21, 2011

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George Hoggard served on the Flight Crew Rescue unit for the fire department at NASA's Kennedy Space Center from...

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Nov 15, 2006

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: At the Pad_ Space Shuttle Discovery is at the launch pad and ready to...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00074
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Aug 8, 2007

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Space Shuttle Endeavour launches through a clear Florida sky headed for the International Space Station. This will...

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Oct 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00089
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Jul 31, 2009

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Final Checks. The Endeavour crew members receive a warm welcome home and take a final look at the vehicle that...

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Oct 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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Dec 15, 2004

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It was a test -- only a test. Rescue teams at NASA's Kennedy Space Center recently practiced their readiness by...

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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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