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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: Around Marshall
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Around Marshall

Prior to its launch in April 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) went through years of development and testing....

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility on NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-114 Pilot James Kelly...

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Jun 27, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, simulated...

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Dec 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in clean room attire supervise the delivery of a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch...

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Dec 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers complete the process to detach a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle from the...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the pre-dawn hours, STS-121 Commander Steven Lindsey walks across the Shuttle...

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Dec 17, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

Apollo 8 crew members paused before the mission simulator during training for the first manned lunar orbital...

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In the White Room at Launch Pad 39A, STS-98 Commander Ken Cockrell (center) gets help from the closeout crew with...

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Feb 4, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Dressed in his launch and entry suit, STS-122 Commander Steve Frick is seated in the...

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Jun 28, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA), STS-121 Commander Steven Lindsey settles...

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Jun 28, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the cockpit of the Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA), STS-121 Pilot Mark Kelly is...

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Jun 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) taxis to the...

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Dec 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers reevaluate the placement of a transporter below a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch...

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Jan 5, 2001

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In the White Room, members of the closeout crew help STS-98 Mission Specialist Marsha Ivins (center) with her launch...

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Jun 28, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the cockpit of the Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA), STS-121 Commander Steven Lindsey...

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Dec 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers evaluate the placement of a transporter below a Pegasus XL Expendable Launch...

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Dec 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Pegasus XL Expendable Launch Vehicle sits atop a transporter following its arrival...

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Jun 28, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA), STS-121 Pilot Mark Kelly takes control in...

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Feb 4, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 Pilot Alan Poindexter returns to the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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Jun 28, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the pre-dawn hours, STS-121 Pilot Mark Kelly heads across the Shuttle Landing...

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Feb 4, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 Commander Steve Frick returns to the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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Jul 3, 2012

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

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At the 195-foot level of Launch Pad 39B, STS-106 Pilot Scott D. Altman (left) gets...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39B, STS-106 Mission Specialists Yuri I. Malenchenko, Daniel C. Burbank...

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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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