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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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Mar 3, 2005

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How does the Orbital Maneuvering System work? At main engine cutoff for the Space Shuttle, it doesn't have...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00076
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Dec 12, 2008

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In Their Own Words: Astronaut Cady Coleman, a veteran of two space shuttle missions, talks about becoming an...

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Oct 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a large crane...

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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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Mar 3, 2005

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How are payloads installed on the Space Shuttle orbiter? Now the payload bay is usually filled with one, two, or...

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Jul 13, 2009

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NASA's Closeout Crew help the STS-127 astronauts with their gear before entering the orbiter. Endeavour is set to...

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Aug 4, 2009

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Space shuttle Discovery rolls to Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida where it will undergo...

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May 26, 2010

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Space shuttle Atlantis is given the 'go' for landing at Kennedy following the successful STS-132 mission to the...

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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a large crane...

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Apr 24, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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Apr 24, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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Jul 13, 2009

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The STS-127 astronauts wave to the media and Kennedy employees as they head to NASA's Astrovan. Endeavour is set to...

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Aug 8, 2007

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The STS-118 astronauts gather for a light snack before donning their flight suits. This will be the first flight for...

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May 14, 2010

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STS-132: Astronauts Ready for Launch -- The Atlantis crew members suit up and head to the launch pad.

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Jul 13, 2009

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Space shuttle Endeavor's STS-127 mission is delayed once more because of stormy weather. Endeavour is set to start a...

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Nov 27, 2009

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Space shuttle Atlantis touches down on Runway 33 at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility to end mission...

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Oct 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00076
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Aug 8, 2007

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The space shuttle's external tank separates from the orbiter. This will be the first flight for Endeavour since...

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Apr 24, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00075
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Aug 8, 2007

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The solid rocket boosters fall away from Space Shuttle Endeavour. This will be the first flight for Endeavour since...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00104
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Oct 23, 2007

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As the STS-120 mission gets under way, space shuttle Discovery's external tank is jettisoned after the vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00100
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Oct 23, 2007

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The STS-120 crew members don their orange launch-and-entry suits and leave for the launch pad. The mission will be...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00057
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Mar 4, 2005

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How do we prepare the orbiter for space flight? We do that at Kennedy Space Center in one of our three Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00050
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Jul 24, 2007

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The Space Shuttle Endeavour crew completed a final countdown test before launch. The STS-118 astronauts visited...

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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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