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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: KSC-2009-3448
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May 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, a modified Boeing 747, is fitted with struts on top...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3451
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May 29, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, a modified Boeing 747, is prepared for its ferry...

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NASA image: STS-92 - Discovery Fly-away - return to Florida
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Nov 2, 2000

STS-92 - Discovery Fly-away - return to Florida

One of NASA’s two modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with the Space Shuttle orbiter Discovery on its back...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00297
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Sep 13, 2005

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Space shuttle orbiter Discovery landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California August 9, ending NASA's first Return...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00275
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Aug 21, 2005

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SHUTTLE CONTROL: Coming in on its final approach now, landing gear on the 747 are down. Again, this is the final leg...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3444
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May 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Edwards Air Force Base in California, space shuttle Atlantis is moved inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3452
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May 29, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –This modified Boeing 747, with its stripped interior, is the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3432
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Jun 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After a two-day trip from California, space shuttle Atlantis, atop a Shuttle Carrier...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5148
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Sep 20, 2009

KSC-2009-5148

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – (ED09-0253-114) NASA’s modified Boeing 747 carrying the space shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3517
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Jun 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is towed toward Orbiter...

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NASA image: Shuttle Discovery Is Demated From SCA
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Apr 19, 2012

Shuttle Discovery Is Demated From SCA

The space shuttle Discovery is suspended from a sling held by two cranes shortly after the NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3449
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May 29, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Edwards Air Force Base in California, space shuttle Atlantis is fitted with a tail cone,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3453
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May 29, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This is the cockpit of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, a modified Boeing 747, at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3472
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Jun 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis, atop the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, a modified Boeing 747, is...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3469
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Jun 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Hitching a ride on the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, a modified Boeing 747, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3470
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Jun 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Hitching a ride on the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, a modified Boeing 747, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3445
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May 28, 2009

KSC-2009-3445

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Edwards Air Force Base in California, space shuttle Atlantis is fitted with a sling in the...

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NASA image: Shuttle Discovery Is Demated From SCA
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Apr 19, 2012

Shuttle Discovery Is Demated From SCA

The space shuttle Discovery is suspended from a sling held by two cranes shortly after the NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier...

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NASA image: Shuttle Discovery Is Demated From SCA
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Apr 19, 2012

Shuttle Discovery Is Demated From SCA

The space shuttle Discovery is suspended from a sling held by two cranes after the NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3518
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Jun 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis rolls toward the open doors...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3447
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May 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Under the mate/demate device at Edwards Air Force Base in California, Atlantis is fitted with...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3515
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Jun 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3513
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Jun 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the hoist is...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3471
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Jun 1, 2009

KSC-2009-3471

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Hitching a ride on the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, a modified Boeing 747, space shuttle...

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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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