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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-07pd2457
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Sep 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Tugboats tow the Pegasus barge toward the dock in the turn basin of the Launch Complex...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Columbia on Rogers Dry lakebed at Edwards AFB after landing to complete its first orbital mission on April 14, 1981
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Apr 14, 1981

The Space Shuttle Columbia on Rogers Dry lakebed at Edwards AFB after landing to complete its first orbital mission on April 14, 1981

The Space Shuttle Columbia on Rogers Dry lakebed at Edwards AFB after landing to complete its first orbital mission...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0559
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Apr 24, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A tug boat tows a newly arrived external tank in the Banana River to its offloading...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0793
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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- After offloading external tank No. 128 from the Pegasus barge in the Launch Complex 39 Area...

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NASA image: KSC-00PP-0436
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Mar 30, 2000

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The water-surrounded expanse of KSC is obvious in this aerial photo. At the center front is the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 13, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Transport from PHSF to VIF
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Aug 29, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Transport from PHSF to VIF

The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, enclosed in a payload fairing, is towed from the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5125
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Endeavour is towed into the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0790
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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- A tow vehicle prepares to offload external tank No. 128 from the Pegasus barge in the...

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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-2011-7747
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Nov 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Freedom Star ship tows the Pegasus Barge through Port Canaveral in Florida. Freedom...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7751
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Nov 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Freedom Star ship tows the Pegasus Barge through Port Canaveral in Florida. Freedom...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7749
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Nov 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Freedom Star ship tows the Pegasus Barge through Port Canaveral in Florida. Freedom...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7750
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Nov 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Freedom Star ship tows the Pegasus Barge through Port Canaveral in Florida. Freedom...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1900
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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Representatives from the news media are on hand to view the touchdown of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0263
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Feb 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The solid rocket booster retrieval ship Freedom Star is temporarily docked at Port...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7753
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Nov 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Freedom Star ship tows the Pegasus Barge through Port Canaveral in Florida. Freedom...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7752
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Nov 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Freedom Star ship tows the Pegasus Barge through Port Canaveral in Florida. Freedom...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1493
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Jul 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a dock in Port Canaveral, the SRB Retrieval Ship Liberty Star transfers its tow...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0261
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Feb 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The solid rocket booster retrieval ship Freedom Star tows toward Port Canaveral one of...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1902
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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stephanie Stilson, vehicle manager for Space Shuttle Discovery (OV-103), is interviewed...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1747
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Jul 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After landing at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, the shuttle carrier aircraft, or...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1491
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Jul 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The SRB Retrieval Ship Liberty Star tows a spent solid rocket booster back to Port...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7709
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Nov 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the early morning light at the Turn Basin in the Launch Complex 39 area 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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