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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. Bill Nelson talks to the media at the NASA KSC News Center about the Columbia Accident Investigation Board report released today.
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Aug 26, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. Bill Nelson talks to the media at the NASA KSC News Center about the Columbia Accident Investigation Board report released today.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. Bill Nelson talks to the media at the NASA KSC News Center about the Columbia...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. Bill Nelson talks to the media at the NASA KSC News Center about the Columbia Accident Investigation Board report released today.
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Aug 26, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. Bill Nelson talks to the media at the NASA KSC News Center about the Columbia Accident Investigation Board report released today.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. Bill Nelson talks to the media at the NASA KSC News Center about the Columbia...

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NASA image: An Accidental Discovery
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Aug 31, 2021

An Accidental Discovery

This image shows data from NASA's Near-Earth Object Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE), launched in 2009...

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NASA image: A Day of Remembrance 2020 - Wreath Laying Ceremony
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Jan 30, 2020

A Day of Remembrance 2020 - Wreath Laying Ceremony

NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, in partnership with The Astronauts Memorial Foundation and Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: SHUTTLE ENGINE OUT TEST done after the Space Shuttle Challeng...
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May 18, 1988

SHUTTLE ENGINE OUT TEST done after the Space Shuttle Challeng...

SHUTTLE ENGINE OUT TEST done after the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. This was part of the investigation after...

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NASA image: ARC-1981-A81-0348-14
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May 29, 1981

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Accident: X-14B crash on VTOL Pad Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA Photo Credit: NASA Ames student...

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NASA image: ARC-1981-A81-0348-12
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May 29, 1981

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Accident: X-14B crash on VTOL Pad Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA Photo Credit: NASA Ames student...

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NASA image: 2012 Safety and Health Day
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Aug 21, 2012

2012 Safety and Health Day

Employees at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center participated in 2012 Safety and Health Day activities Aug. 21....

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0400
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Feb 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board examine a piece of Columbia...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0076
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Jan 29, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This closeup shows the words of the plaque unveiled Jan. 29, 2004, that was dedicated...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0398
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Feb 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board examine a piece of Columbia...

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NASA image: STS-29 Commander Coats in JSC fixed base (FB) shuttle mission simulator (SMS)
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Feb 11, 1986

STS-29 Commander Coats in JSC fixed base (FB) shuttle mission simulator (SMS)

S86-28458 (28 Feb. 1986) --- Astronaut Michael L. Coats participates in a rehearsal for his assigned flight at the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0402
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Feb 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board examine pieces of Columbia debris...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0397
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Feb 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr. (left front), chairman of the Columbia...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0110
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Feb 1, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a special commemorative service held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0399
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Feb 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board examine a piece of Columbia...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0112
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Feb 1, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- (From left) NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations William Gerstenmaier;...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0401
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Feb 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board examine a piece of Columbia...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT EDWARD H. WHITE -- Portrait
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Sep 10, 1964

ASTRONAUT EDWARD H. WHITE -- Portrait

S64-31631 (10 Sept. 1964) --- Astronaut Edward H. White II. (EDITOR'S NOTE: Astronaut White died in the...

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NASA image: Portrait - Scobee, Francis R. (Dick)
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Aug 6, 1984

Portrait - Scobee, Francis R. (Dick)

S84-39408 (6 Aug. 1984) --- Astronaut Francis R. Scobee, commander. Photo credit: NASA (NOTE: Astronaut Scobee died...

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NASA image: ISS@25: Operations
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Dec 8, 2023

ISS@25: Operations

Sustained success does not happen by accident. Daily operations on the space station fuel research in plant growth,...

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NASA image: STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team
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Feb 12, 2002

STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team

A worker examines a piece of the Columbia debris on the floor of the RLV Hangar. The debris was shipped from...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar,  Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach  points to some of the tiles recovered from the orbiter as he explains to the media about activities that have taken place since the Columbia accident on Feb. 1, 2003.  STS-107 debris recovery and reconstruction operations are winding down.  To date, nearly 84,000 pieces of debris have been recovered and sent to KSC. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.
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Jun 4, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach points to some of the tiles recovered from the orbiter as he explains to the media about activities that have taken place since the Columbia accident on Feb. 1, 2003. STS-107 debris recovery and reconstruction operations are winding down. To date, nearly 84,000 pieces of debris have been recovered and sent to KSC. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach points to some of...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Representatives from the Shuttle program and contractor team are part of Center Director Jim Kennedy’s first all-hands meeting for employees. From left are Kennedy, Bill Pickavance, Mike Wetmore and Bert Garrido.   They were on hand to discuss the Columbia Accident Investigation Board report and where KSC stands in its progress toward return to flight.
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Sep 17, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Representatives from the Shuttle program and contractor team are part of Center Director Jim Kennedy’s first all-hands meeting for employees. From left are Kennedy, Bill Pickavance, Mike Wetmore and Bert Garrido. They were on hand to discuss the Columbia Accident Investigation Board report and where KSC stands in its progress toward return to flight.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Representatives from the Shuttle program and contractor team are part of Center...

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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.
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