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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. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Ken Revay, the ET_SRB...

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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 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Making history with the first-ever launch on Independence Day, Space Shuttle Discovery...

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Feb 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the television studio at NASA Kennedy Space Center, the STS-121 crew answers...

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Jun 30, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Space Shuttle Discovery, these lockers store food containers for use on mission...

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Jul 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Smiling at the prospect of launch, STS-121 Pilot Mark Kelly is donning his launch and...

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Jun 27, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter is greeted by Center Director Jim Kennedy...

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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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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 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister passes NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control Center...

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Jul 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Pilot Mark Kelly adjusts his helmet during suitup for a second launch attempt...

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Jul 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Pilot Mark Kelly gets help with his helmet fitting during suitup for a second...

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Jun 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew have breakfast in the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's...

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Jul 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Commander Steven Lindsey is suiting up for a second launch attempt on Space...

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May 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister moves past NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to Launch...

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Jun 27, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After their arrival at KSC to prepare for launch on July 1, the STS-121 crew greets the...

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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 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter is suiting up for a second launch attempt on...

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Jul 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - For the second time in two days, STS-121 Mission Specialist Stephanie Wilson is donning...

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Making history with the first-ever launch on Independence Day, Space Shuttle Discovery...

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Jun 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) waits for the...

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Jan 23, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — The right aft booster segments (aft skirt and aft motor segment) to be used with space...

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May 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister moves past NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to Launch...

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May 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister passes NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control Center...

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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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