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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: KSC00pp1245
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Sep 6, 2000

KSC00pp1245

KSC Director Roy Bridges (center) and guests view the new Checkout and Launch Control System (CLCS) at the...

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NASA image: Olivas participating in EVA during Expedition/STS-117 Joint Operations
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Jun 15, 2007

Olivas participating in EVA during Expedition/STS-117 Joint Operations

ISS015-E-12948 (15 June 2007) --- Anchored to a foot restraint on Space Shuttle Atlantis' remote manipulator system...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3143
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Nov 6, 2007

KSC-07pd3143

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A dolphin surfaces in the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 26, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS026-E-030076 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This view of the aft portion of the space shuttle Discovery, including main...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 16, 2010

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS023-E-041678 (16 May 2010) --- This view of the aft portion of the space shuttle Atlantis, including main...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1722
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Mar 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers walk alongside as space shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1295
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Jun 14, 2005

KSC-05pd-1295

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Framed in lights both inside and from outside, Space Shuttle Discovery waits on top of...

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NASA image: EVA 3 activity on Flight Day 6 to service the Hubble Space Telescope
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Feb 16, 1997

EVA 3 activity on Flight Day 6 to service the Hubble Space Telescope

S82-E-5584 (16 Feb. 1997) --- Backdropped against the aft firewall of the Space Shuttle Discovery's cargo bay and...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, IUS / TDRS-C deployment
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Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, IUS / TDRS-C deployment

During STS-26, inertial upper stage (IUS) with the tracking and data relay satellite C (TDRS-C) located in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7244
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Oct 4, 2011

KSC-2011-7244

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a truck backs space shuttle Discovery's orbital...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4094
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Jul 14, 2010

KSC-2010-4094

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the aft section...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1491
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Jun 13, 2007

KSC-07pd1491

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance employees prepared three test articles that will be used in wind...

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NASA image: Olivas participating in EVA during Expedition/STS-117 Joint Operations
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Jun 15, 2007

Olivas participating in EVA during Expedition/STS-117 Joint Operations

ISS015-E-12943 (15 June 2007) --- Anchored to a foot restraint on Space Shuttle Atlantis' remote manipulator system...

JSC
NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 26, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS026-E-030086 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This view of the aft portion of the space shuttle Discovery, including the three...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3144
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Nov 6, 2007

KSC-07pd3144

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A dolphin's dorsal fin cuts through the water in the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1723
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Mar 9, 2012

KSC-2012-1723

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is towed out of the Vehicle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1245
Image
Sep 6, 2000

KSC-00pp1245

KSC Director Roy Bridges (center) and guests view the new Checkout and Launch Control System (CLCS) at the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-5830
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Dec 9, 2010

KSC-2010-5830

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: View of the ISS as the Shuttle Endeavour heads home after the STS-118 Mission
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Aug 19, 2007

View of the ISS as the Shuttle Endeavour heads home after the STS-118 Mission

S118-E-09341 (19 Aug. 2007) --- Backdropped by Earth's horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1721
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Mar 9, 2012

KSC-2012-1721

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is being towed from the...

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NASA image: STS-29 tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS) in OV-103's payload bay (PLB)
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Mar 13, 1989

STS-29 tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS) in OV-103's payload bay (PLB)

STS029-71-000AE (13-18 March 1989) --- STS-29 onboard view shows Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay with tracking...

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NASA image: EVA 2 activity on Flight Day 5 to service the Hubble Space Telescope
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Feb 15, 1997

EVA 2 activity on Flight Day 5 to service the Hubble Space Telescope

STS082-742-047 (11-21 Feb. 1997) --- On Flight Day 5, astronaut Joseph R. Tanner (left) holds a 500 pound piece of...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 18, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS027-E-032241 (18 May 2011) --- This view of the aft portion of the space shuttle Endeavour, including the orbital...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, IUS / TDRS-C deployment
Image
Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, IUS / TDRS-C deployment

During STS-26, inertial upper stage (IUS) with tracking and data relay satellite C (TDRS-C) located in the payload...

JSC
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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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