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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center, a wingtip observer watches as the orbiter Atlantis is...

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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 (left)...

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May 26, 2005

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

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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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Jul 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Atlantis is ready to back out of the Orbiter Processing Facility, heading...

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Jul 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Atlantis, on top of the orbiter transporter, rolls into the Vehicle...

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Jul 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis’ processing team in the Orbiter Processing Facility gather in front of the...

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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, workers prepare a...

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Jul 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Atlantis, on top of the orbiter transporter, begins its turn after rolling...

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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, workers prepare a...

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Jul 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center, a wingtip observer watches as the orbiter Atlantis is...

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Jul 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The 525-foot-high Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) looms behind the orbiter Atlantis,...

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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 shown here, a...

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Jul 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew are donning their orange launch and entry suits for launch today on...

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Framed by trees in nearby woods, Space Shuttle Discovery rockets into the blue sky from...

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Jul 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew are donning their orange launch and entry suits for launch today on...

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Under clear blue skies, the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121 kicks...

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Jul 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Mission Specialist Lisa Nowak is still eager for launch after suitup for a...

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May 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister approaches the incline up to Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy...

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Jun 27, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Mission Specialist Piers Sellers arrives aboard a T-38 jet aircraft at the...

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Jan 23, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, an overhead crane lifts...

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Jun 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the White Room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-121 Mission Specialist Stephanie Wilson waits...

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Feb 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-121...

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May 10, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA's Space Station Processing Facility, the Integrated Cargo Carrier (ICC) is seen...

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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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