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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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Nov 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Jul 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, flight instructors and their students from Florida...

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Jun 23, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-115 crew members examine the wheel well on the...

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Mar 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery approaches Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to...

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Apr 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis approaches landing on runway 33 after completing the 10-day, 19-hour,...

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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Seen from behind, space shuttle Discovery kicks up dust as it touches down on Runway...

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NASA image: Astrobotic CubeRover Testing
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Dec 10, 2020

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The Astrobotic CubeRover traverses the terrain in the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations Lab regolith bin at...

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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a 15-day mission to the International Space Station, space shuttle Discovery...

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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the wheel well behind Atlantis’ right-hand main landing gear, workers attaches...

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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The drag chute deployed behind space shuttle Discovery helps slow its smooth landing...

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Mar 6, 2001

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The wheels on Atlantis are lowered while the orbiter is suspended by an overhead crane in the mate/demate device at...

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Mar 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An overhead crane in the mate/demate device at the Shuttle Landing Facility lowers the...

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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 mission specialist Stephanie Wilson is happy to be back at NASA's Kennedy...

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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed over the scrub near Runway 33 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At center, STS-120 mission specialist Doug Wheelock checks out the tiles on the...

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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- In the 16th night landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Endeavour...

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Jun 19, 2002

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STS111-S-028 (19 June 2002) --- The drag chute on the Space Shuttle Endeavour deploys to slow down the spacecraft...

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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The space shuttle Discovery is slowed by a drag chute behind it as it lands on Runway...

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NASA image: Astrobotic CubeRover Testing
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Dec 10, 2020

Astrobotic CubeRover Testing

Astrobotic employee Troy Arbuckle, at right, Planetary Mobility lead mechanical engineer, and NASA employee A.J....

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Mar 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery touches down on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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Dec 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-117 Mission Specialists (left) Patrick...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3643
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Nov 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is lowered onto its wheels in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle...

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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Commander Pamela Melroy takes part in a news conference after the crew's...

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Mar 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An overhead crane in the mate_demate device at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility lowers...

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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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