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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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Apr 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla.,...

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Apr 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is ready for the rollover from Orbiter Processing Facility 2 to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3589
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kicking up a trail of smoke and steam, space shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39A...

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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising on twin columns of fire, space shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at...

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Nov 29, 1998

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STS-88 Mission Specialist Sergei Konstantinovich Krikalev, a Russian cosmonaut, smiles at onlookers after his...

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Nov 29, 1998

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STS-88 Commander Robert D. Cabana smiles at onlookers after his arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a...

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Dec 14, 1999

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STS-103 Pilot Scott J. Kelly settles into the cockpit of a T-38 training jet for practice flights. He joins other...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3590
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising on twin columns of fire and kicking up a trail of smoke and steam, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3591
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising on twin columns of fire and kicking up a trail of smoke and steam, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1757
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Dec 3, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-88 Mission Specialist Jerry L. Ross...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3592
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising on twin columns of fire, space shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1747
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Dec 2, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Service Structure driver (inside the cab near bottom of photo) begins rolling back...

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Dec 14, 1999

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STS-103 Mission Specialist John M. Grunsfeld (Ph.D.) waves from the rear seat of a T-38 training jet before...

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May 16, 2011

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The six-astronaut STS-134 flight crew dresses for launch in the historic suit-up room at Kennedy Space Center before...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1743
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Nov 29, 1998

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A smiling STS-88 Mission Specialist Jerry L. Ross prepares to exit the T-38 jet aircraft that brought him to the...

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Aug 16, 2000

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The Canadian Space Agency’s Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) is lowered onto a test stand in the...

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Aug 16, 2000

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The Canadian Space Agency’s Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) now occupies one of the work stands in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3727
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour rises on twin columns of flame from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3718
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour soars to orbit from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3694
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising on twin columns of fire, space shuttle Endeavour clears the tower during liftoff from...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3736
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour soars to orbit from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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May 16, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour rises...

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May 16, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour rises...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3688
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour's main engines ignite for liftoff at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's...

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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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