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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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Jun 17, 2005

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With the Return to Flight mission just around the corner, Space Shuttle Discovery is back in launch position at...

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Jan 27, 2006

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You're watching NASA Direct. Next on the Space Shuttle Status Report. Things are moving into place inside the...

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Mar 15, 2005

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Now on NASA's Space Shuttle Status Report: Getting ready to roll: Final work is progressing for Space Shuttle...

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Mar 27, 2006

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: NASA announces a new launch planning window for Discovery. The NASA...

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Feb 27, 2006

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You're watching NASA Direct. Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: The crew of STS-121 takes a closer look...

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Jun 7, 2005

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Next, on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: The month of June begins with many Return to Flight preparations at...

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May 4, 2006

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Discovery’s payload bay doors are closed in preparation for its move...

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Jun 17, 2005

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Next, on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Space Shuttle Discovery makes a much-anticipated return to Launch Pad...

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May 24, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, workers inspect the...

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Apr 24, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The newly arrived external tank moves slowly on its way the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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Sep 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building, an external tank is demated...

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Sep 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building, an external tank is lifted...

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Apr 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Aboard its transporter, external tank No. 117 moves toward the open doors of the...

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Sep 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building, an external tank is lifted...

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Sep 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building, an external tank is lifted...

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Nov 24, 1980

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Orbiter Columbia move from OPF and mate to external tank in VAB.

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Nov 25, 1980

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Orbiter Columbia erection and mate in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB).

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Aug 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed across the Turn Basin at NASA Kennedy Space Center, the barge Pegasus is towed...

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May 24, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, a new heater has been...

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Sep 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building, a crane is fitted over an...

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Sep 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building, workers secure the guidelines...

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Sep 27, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Just after dawn, the Pegasus barge is towed away from the Turn Basin in the Launch...

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Nov 25, 1980

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Orbiter Columbia lift and mate to external tank in the Vehicle Assembly...

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Sep 27, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Just after dawn, an alligator (in the foreground) watches as a tugboat pushes the...

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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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