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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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Mar 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis heads for the open doors of the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 where it...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0165
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Jan 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the back transfer aisle of the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, workers check an...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1544
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Jul 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Media tour the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) housing the Space Shuttle Discovery at...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2685
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Dec 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly shod Crawler Transporter leaves tracks in the dirt as it moves forward on its...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2601
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Dec 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance technician Dell Chapman applies the Teflon-coated fabric to the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0516
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Mar 6, 2001

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Accompanied by workers and Security, Atlantis moves along the tow-way from the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility to the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1095
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May 9, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Equipment is delivered for installation of another NASA C-band radar at a radar site on...

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NASA image: Expedition 32 Landing
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Sep 17, 2012

Expedition 32 Landing

A view inside inside the Russian Search and Rescue helicopter that will carry Expedition 32 Flight Engineer Joe...

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NASA image: Helms wearing her LES suit in the middeck
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Aug 21, 2001

Helms wearing her LES suit in the middeck

STS105-E-5439 (21 August 2001) --- Astronaut Susan J. Helms, Expedition Two flight engineer, rehearses preparations...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0514
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Mar 6, 2001

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Atlantis turns away from the mate/demate device at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility for towing to the Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1348
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Jun 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the port side...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1029
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May 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The External Tank that will be used to return the Space Shuttle program to flight is...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0102
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Jan 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Remote Manipulator Lab inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, STS-114 Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1103
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May 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a radar site on North Merritt Island, Fla., north of the Haulover Canal, a 50-foot...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0515
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Mar 6, 2001

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Atlantis is towed from KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility to the Orbiter Processing Facility. Atlantis returned from...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1107
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May 24, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a radar site on North Merritt Island, Fla., north of the Haulover Canal, workers...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0235
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Feb 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, members of the STS-114 crew look at Discovery, the...

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NASA image: iss064m260771409_Expedition_64_Inflight_with_Good_Day_L.A._and WBZ-TV_Boston_210318
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Mar 18, 2021

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SPACE STATION CREW DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH THE MEDIA Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 64...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0510
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Mar 6, 2001

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Orbiter Atlantis is suspended by an overhead crane in the mate_demate device at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility. It...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0463
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Mar 17, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, technicians install...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1844
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Dec 18, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Expedition 3 crew do a group handshake one day after their return to Earth from...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1100
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May 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a radar site on North Merritt Island, Fla., north of the Haulover Canal, workers...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0435
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Mar 16, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, technicians install...

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NASA image: KSC01pd1843
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Dec 18, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Expedition 3 crew poses for a group photo one day after their return to Earth from...

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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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