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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-11-S-00010
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Feb 24, 2011

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Discovery's Last Launch a Spectacular Sight. Space shuttle Discovery roared off Launch Pad 39A on its final flight...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Apr 13, 2010

Earth Observations

S131-E-009636 (13 April 2010) --- Intersecting the thin line of Earth's atmosphere, space shuttle Discovery is...

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NASA image: Discovery arrival at KSC before demate from shuttle ferry
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Nov 9, 1983

Discovery arrival at KSC before demate from shuttle ferry

NASA's newest bird, the space shuttle orbiter Discovery, is perched on the 747/shuttle carrier aircraft awaiting...

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NASA image: Discovery on Pad 39a
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Oct 31, 2010

Discovery on Pad 39a

The space shuttle Discovery is seen on launch pad 39a early in the morning of Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010 at the NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2063
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Apr 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rain begins to fall on space shuttle Discovery as it says good-bye to NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2053
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Apr 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery backs out of the Vehicle Assembly Building, or VAB, at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5172
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Sep 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery is towed through the open doors of NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2060
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Apr 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Preparations are under way to tow space shuttle Discovery to the Shuttle Landing Facility, or...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2055
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Apr 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery rolls out of the Vehicle Assembly Building, or VAB, at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2061
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Apr 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery begins its trip to the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2050
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Apr 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Preparations to tow space shuttle Discovery from the Vehicle Assembly Building, or VAB, to...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5174
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Sep 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery rolls into NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility 3....

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May 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery rolls toward Launch Pad 39B. The shuttle rests on the mobile...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2054
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Apr 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery backs out of the Vehicle Assembly Building, or VAB, at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2062
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Apr 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery is towed to the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2049
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Apr 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Preparations to roll space shuttle Discovery out of the Vehicle Assembly Building, or VAB, to...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2064
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Apr 14, 2012

KSC-2012-2064

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rain falls on space shuttle Discovery as it departs from NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5171
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Sep 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery is towed toward the open doors of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2059
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Apr 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery completes a three-point turnaround outside the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00150
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May 27, 2005

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Space Shuttle Discovery is back in the towering Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Mar 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

One of the astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery took this photograph, from the aft flight deck of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1710
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Mar 9, 2012

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

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1731
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery soars into orbit at 17,500 miles per hour atop twin columns of fire,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1729
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery's boosters ignite and main engines start beginning its final...

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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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