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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. -- Dawn’s early light creates a powerful silhouette of the Space Shuttle Discovery on its...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A closeup of Space Shuttle Discovery on Launch Pad 39A shows the White Room (left)...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, retired NASA astronaut Jon McBride mingles with...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Suspended from an overhead crane, the orbiter Discovery is being raised to vertical in...

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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's drag chute deploys on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery is lifted high in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Taken from the roof of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery rolls to a stop on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, media capture the image of the orbiter Discovery as it...

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Space shuttle Discovery is closing out is distinguished career on STS-133. The spacecraft made history several times...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, left, and NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, invited guests, managers and employees gather...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's drag chute deploys on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The landing convoy that will make space shuttle Discovery secure for towing to its...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, invited guests, managers and employees gather...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, left, and NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden...

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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Taken from the roof of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, about 50 eighth-grade students from McNair Magnet...

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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On twin columns of fire, space shuttle Discovery's solid rocket boosters ignite for liftoff...

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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, invited guests, managers and employees gather...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, about 50 eighth-grade students from McNair Magnet...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Suspended from an overhead crane, the orbiter Discovery is being lifted in the transfer...

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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery is suspended vertically from an overhead crane in the transfer...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden talks to about 50 eighth-grade students from McNair Magnet...

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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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