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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: Space Shuttle Discovery is Prepared for Launch
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Feb 23, 2011

Space Shuttle Discovery is Prepared for Launch

The space shuttle Discovery is seen shortly after the Rotating Service Structure was rolled back at launch pad 39A,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery is Prepared for Launch
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Feb 23, 2011

Space Shuttle Discovery is Prepared for Launch

The space shuttle Discovery is seen shortly after the Rotating Service Structure was rolled back at launch pad 39A,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery is Prepared for Launch
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Feb 23, 2011

Space Shuttle Discovery is Prepared for Launch

The space shuttle Discovery is seen shortly after the Rotating Service Structure was rolled back at launch pad 39A,...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0091-024
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Jun 5, 2006

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Space shuttle STS-121 FIT (Fly Immunity and Tumors) payload. Using Drosophila (fruit fly) to complete the...

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NASA image: ARC-1976-AC76-1713
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Dec 2, 1976

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Artist: Rick Guidice NASA artwork of Space Shuttle Orbiter during re-entry showing Reusable Surface Insulation...

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NASA image: ARC-1991-AC91-0561-4
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Sep 12, 1991

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Space Shuttle Discovery STS-48 launch from Kennedy Space Center, FLA to deploy the Upper Atmosphere Research...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC91-0561-2
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Sep 12, 1991

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Space Shuttle Discovery STS-48 launch from Kennedy Space Center, FLA to deploy the Upper Atmosphere Research...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-052
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Mar 14, 2006

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Space Shuttle 3% scale model to analyze removal of PAL ramp and other effects in the 11 ft. w.t. with Rob Kornienko,...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC91-0561-9
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Sep 12, 1991

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Space Shuttle Discovery STS-48 launch from Kennedy Space Center, FLA to deploy the Upper Atmosphere Research...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC91-0561-5
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Sep 12, 1991

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Space Shuttle Discovery STS-48 launch from Kennedy Space Center, FLA to deploy the Upper Atmosphere Research...

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NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-0083-3
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Feb 5, 1981

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Space Shuttle Columbia at Launch Site (Cockpit crew John Young, Commander and Robert Crippen, Pilot) (ref: 80-HC-602)

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC91-0561-8
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Sep 12, 1991

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Space Shuttle Discovery STS-48 launch from Kennedy Space Center, FLA to deploy the Upper Atmosphere Research...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC91-0561-6
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Sep 12, 1991

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Space Shuttle Discovery STS-48 launch from Kennedy Space Center, FLA to deploy the Upper Atmosphere Research...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-038
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Mar 14, 2006

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Space Shuttle 3% scale model to analyze removal of PAL ramp and other effects in the 11 ft. w.t. with Rob Kornienko,...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC91-0561-3
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Sep 12, 1991

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Space Shuttle Discovery STS-48 launch from Kennedy Space Center, FLA to deploy the Upper Atmosphere Research...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-050
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Mar 14, 2006

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Space Shuttle 3% scale model to analyze removal of PAL ramp and other effects in the 11 ft. w.t. with Rob Kornienko,...

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NASA image: ARC-1971-AC71-4074
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Aug 1, 1971

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MSC Space Shuttle Stability and Control Characteristics. Schlieren of a Hollow Tube in 6ft. W.T. Test-66-503...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC91-0561-7
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Sep 12, 1991

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Space Shuttle Discovery STS-48 launch from Kennedy Space Center, FLA to deploy the Upper Atmosphere Research...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2859
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Apr 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Shuttle Atlantis' three main engines take center stage to the banners commemorating the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7240
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Oct 4, 2011

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

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7242
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Oct 4, 2011

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

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7237
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Oct 4, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers outside the Hypergol Maintenance Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7238
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Oct 4, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers outside the Hypergol Maintenance Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7239
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Oct 4, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers outside the Hypergol Maintenance Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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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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