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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-06pp1619
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Jul 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Vapor trails flow from Discovery's wing tips as it makes a speedy approach to Runway 15...

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NASA image: The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-233 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4174
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Jun 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Streams of smoke trail from the main landing gear tires as space shuttle Endeavour touches...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis Landing / STS-129 Mission
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Nov 27, 2009

Space Shuttle Atlantis Landing / STS-129 Mission

PHOTO CREDIT: NASA or National Aeronautics and Space Administration CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Streams of smoke trail...

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NASA image: The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-187 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on the...

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NASA image: KSC-89pc-1230
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Oct 1, 1989

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS -- STS-31 CREW PATCH – The mission insignia for NASA’s STS-31 mission features...

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NASA image: Dione Dwarfing Rhea
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Jun 1, 2015

Dione Dwarfing Rhea

Is Dione (698 miles or 1123 kilometers across) suddenly larger than Rhea (949 miles or 1527 kilometers across)? No,...

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NASA image: STS-57 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, crew insignia
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Jul 1, 1993

STS-57 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, crew insignia

STS057-S-001 (February 1993) --- Designed by the crew members, the STS-57 crew patch depicts the space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp1618
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Jul 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Vapor trails flow from Discovery's wing tips as it makes a speedy approach to Runway 15...

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NASA image: STS105-S-023
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Aug 22, 2001

STS105-S-023

STS105-S-023 (22 Aug. 2001) --- With its drag chute trailing behind, the Space Shuttle Discovery and its crew land...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6576
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Nov 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Streams of smoke trail from the main landing gear tires as space shuttle Atlantis touches...

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NASA image: The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-190 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5724
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the drag chute...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6879
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Plumes of smoke trail the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket launching NASA’s...

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NASA image: STS-51A CREW INSIGNIA
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Aug 21, 1984

STS-51A CREW INSIGNIA

S84-40148 (8 Oct. 1984) --- The space shuttle Discovery en route to Earth orbit for NASA's 51-A mission is...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5727
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the position of space shuttle Atlantis on Runway...

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NASA image: NASA Women's History Month - April Torres
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Mar 18, 2019

NASA Women's History Month - April Torres

April Torres is an electronics technician and telemetry specialist at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2397
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Oct 25, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Just at liftoff, clouds of smoke and steam rise around the Delta II rocket carrying the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2258
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Apr 22, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A mock-up of a battery-powered lunar rover is displayed on Earth Day at a Sustainability...

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NASA image: Chasms on Dione
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Aug 17, 2015

Chasms on Dione

While not bursting with activity like its sister satellite Enceladus, the surface of Dione is definitely not boring....

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0636
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Apr 14, 2006

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, TX - STS115-S-001 (February 2003) -- This is the STS-115 insignia. This mission continues the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2394
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Oct 25, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Delta II launch vehicle carrying the STEREO spacecraft hurtles through the smoke...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4451B
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Jul 29, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a printable version of space shuttle Challenger's orbiter tribute, or OV-099, which...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5699
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down for the 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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