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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-2012-1203
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Feb 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour is towed inside Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4777
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Jun 22, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's orbital maneuvering system pods and forward reaction control system...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1190
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Feb 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians monitor the progress as Space shuttle Endeavour is backed away from the Vehicle...

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NASA image: ED07-0210-3
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Sep 13, 2007

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The instruments that make up the Ames Autonomous Module Scanner (AMS) that provided precise thermal-infrared imaging...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2178
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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The nozzles of two orbital maneuvering system pods and three space shuttle main engines...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1201
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Feb 1, 2012

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

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1196
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Feb 1, 2012

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

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NASA image: Payload Bay and OBSS on STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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May 23, 2010

Payload Bay and OBSS on STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S132-E-012289 (23 May 2010) --- The International Space Station (center) appears very small from the point of view...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3643
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Jul 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1184
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Feb 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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NASA image: 400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-126 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Nov 16, 2008

400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-126 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-008640 (16 Nov. 2008) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Endeavour's tail section was provided by...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4782
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Jun 22, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's orbital maneuvering system pods and forward reaction control system...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1207
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Feb 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour is safed inside Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1206
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Feb 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour is towed inside Orbiter...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 13, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-032293 (12 March 2008) --- An overhead view of part of Space Shuttle Endeavour's starboard wing and part of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1199
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Feb 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians assist as space shuttle Endeavour is...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1194
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Feb 1, 2012

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

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1204
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Feb 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour is towed inside Orbiter...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 PPOD Installation
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Aug 31, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 PPOD Installation

At Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians install a poly picosatellite...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4779
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Jun 22, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's orbital maneuvering system pods and forward reaction control system...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 13, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-032429 (12 March 2008) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Endeavour's tail section was provided by...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT (EARTH VIEWS) - STS-2
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Nov 16, 1981

INFLIGHT (EARTH VIEWS) - STS-2

S81-39556 (13 Nov. 1981) --- This photograph of the cargo bay of NASA?s space shuttle Columbia was taken by the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1241
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Sep 6, 2000

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KSC Director Roy Bridges (right) views the new Checkout and Launch Control System (CLCS) at the Hypergolic...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 PPOD Installation
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Aug 31, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 PPOD Installation

At Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians prepare three poly picosatellite...

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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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