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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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Apr 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, previous winners of the National...

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Feb 24, 2001

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In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, members of the STS-100 crew get a look at the payload inside Endeavour....

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Sep 30, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Endeavour’s STS-126 commander, Chris Ferguson, arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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Aug 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is used to load a space shuttle solid...

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NASA image: View of the ISS as seen during fly-around
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Feb 16, 2001

View of the ISS as seen during fly-around

STS098-312-0025 (16 February 2001) --- Backdropped against heavy cloud cover, the International Space Station (ISS)...

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Aug 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is used to load a twin set of space...

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Feb 4, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 Pilot Alan Poindexter (left) and Commander Steve Frick congratulate each other...

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Jul 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Commander Scott Kelly, left, and Pilot Charlie Hobaugh check the fit of their...

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Mar 29, 2001

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One of the STS-100 crew members looks at part of the Canadian robotic arm, SSRMS, which is on a workstand in the...

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Jul 22, 2000

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In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, members of the STS-106 crew familiarize themselves with equipment in the...

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Feb 24, 2001

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During a Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) at KSC, STS-100 Commander Kent V. Rominger checks out the windshield...

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Nov 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels F/A-18 jet No. 1 lands on the runway at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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Feb 24, 2001

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STS-100 Mission Specialists Scott Parazynski (left) and Yuri Lonchakov, who is with the Russian Aviation and Space...

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Jul 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During Crew Equipment Interface Test activities, the STS-106 crew check out equipment...

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Nov 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the shuttle training aircraft taxis onto the runway....

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Feb 4, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Dressed in his launch and entry suit, STS-122 Pilot Alan Poindexter enters the shuttle...

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Aug 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is used to load the aft skirt for a space...

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Jul 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At SPACEHAB members of the STS-106 crew check out equipment they will be using during...

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May 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) is ready for STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins to...

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Jul 24, 2005

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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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Oct 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-108 crew look into the hatch of the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello....

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Oct 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Seated in the cockpit of the shuttle training aircraft, or STA, STS-120 Commander...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4448
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Aug 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is used to load a space shuttle solid...

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Jun 28, 2006

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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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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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