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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 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After sunset, space shuttle Discovery is towed from the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A perfect on-time launch for Space Shuttle Discovery at 7:17 p.m. EDT. This marks the...

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Apr 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Main engine No. 1, which was removed from space shuttle Discovery, is transported from...

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Apr 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Main engine No. 1, which was removed from space shuttle Discovery, is transported from...

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Sep 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The morning sun spotlights Launch Pad 39A and Space Shuttle Discovery atop the Mobile...

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Sep 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The morning sun spotlights Launch Pad 39A and Space Shuttle Discovery atop the Mobile...

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Dec 6, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery sports two replica shuttle main engines (RSMEs) in Orbiter Processing...

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Dec 6, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A replica shuttle main engine (RSME) is poised for installation on space shuttle Discovery in...

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Dec 6, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Placement of a replica shuttle main engine (RSME) on space shuttle Discovery is complete in...

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Dec 7, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery sports three replica shuttle main engines (RSMEs) in Orbiter...

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Jul 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery (foreground) and Space Shuttle Atlantis (background) both...

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Jul 2, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Space Shuttle Discovery (foreground) and Space Shuttle Atlantis (background) both stand...

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Jul 2, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Space Shuttle Discovery (foreground) and Space Shuttle Atlantis (background) both stand...

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May 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Program Director Wayne Hale talks to reporters about the rollout of...

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May 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Program Director Wayne Hale talks to reporters about the rollout of...

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May 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Program Director Wayne Hale talks to reporters about the rollout of...

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Mar 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Flow...

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May 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Program Director Wayne Hale talks to reporters about the rollout of...

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May 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Program Director Wayne Hale talks to reporters about the rollout of...

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Mar 9, 2011

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Discovery Completes a Flawless Mission -- STS-133 Commander Steve Lindsey thanks the teams and bids good-bye to an...

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Mar 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery foreground was backed out...

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Mar 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery in the foreground is on...

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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside space shuttle Discovery, the STS-133 crew members are preparing to exit the...

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Apr 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery is towed to the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at NASA’s Kennedy...

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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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