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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-2012-5142
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is seen inside the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5144
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5144

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is seen inside the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1644
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Nov 3, 2000

KSC-00pp1644

After landing at the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), with its unique cargo...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5146
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5146

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is seen inside the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5155
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5155

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is seen inside the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-00PP-1429
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Sep 12, 2000

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An aerial view of the Shuttle Landing Facility shows the Mate/Demate device in the foreground, with two Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-117 landing at Dryden
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Jun 22, 2007

STS-117 landing at Dryden

STS117-S-054 (22 June 2007) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis is towed from the runway at Edwards Air Force Base to...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5143
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5143

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is seen inside the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7066
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Sep 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – – Located at the Shuttle Landing Facility on NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1643
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Nov 3, 2000

KSC-00pp1643

After landing at the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), with its unique cargo...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1360
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Jul 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, near the Mate/Demate Device (backgound), the P5...

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NASA image: third "free flight" of Shuttle Orbiter 101 Spacecraft
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Sep 23, 1977

third "free flight" of Shuttle Orbiter 101 Spacecraft

Public Affairs Office (PAO) release print of activity documenting third "free flight" of Shuttle Orbiter 101...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5156
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5156

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is seen inside the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: STS-117 landing at Dryden
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Jun 22, 2007

STS-117 landing at Dryden

STS117-S-056 (25 June 2007) --- The space shuttle Atlantis receives postflight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5159
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5159

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is seen inside the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: STS-117 landing at Dryden
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Jun 22, 2007

STS-117 landing at Dryden

STS117-S-055 (23 June 2007) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1163
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Jun 15, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Dark clouds and strong winds seem almost to touch the ground near the tow-way leading...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1645
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Nov 3, 2000

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The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) and its unique cargo Discovery on top rest in the shadows from the setting sun...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5145
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5145

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is seen inside the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5160
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5160

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is seen inside the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Technicians Todd Viddle, Robert Garrett and Dan McGrath remove a servicing unit from the Space Shuttle Discovery during its post-flight processing at NASA DFRC
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Aug 12, 2005

Technicians Todd Viddle, Robert Garrett and Dan McGrath remove a servicing unit from the Space Shuttle Discovery during its post-flight processing at NASA DFRC

Todd Viddle; APU advanced systems technician, Robert 'Skip' Garrett; main propulsion advanced systems technician,...

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NASA image: Technicians inspect external tank attachment fittings on the Space Shuttle Discovery as part of its post-flight processing at NASA DFRC
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Aug 12, 2005

Technicians inspect external tank attachment fittings on the Space Shuttle Discovery as part of its post-flight processing at NASA DFRC

Robert 'Skip' Garrett; main propulsion advanced systems technician, and Chris Jacobs; main propulsion systems...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1642
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Nov 3, 2000

KSC-00pp1642

Kicking up dust, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, with its unique cargo on top, touches down on runway 33 at the...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig078
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Nov 3, 2000

KSC-00padig078

In the glow of a late afternoon sun, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) returns the orbiter Discovery to KSC after...

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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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