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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: Skylab Shroud in the Space Power Facility
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Dec 23, 1970

Skylab Shroud in the Space Power Facility

The 56-foot tall, 24,400-pound Skylab shroud installed in the Space Power Facility’s vacuum chamber at the National...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1375
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Jun 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-117 Commander Frederick Sturckow and Pilot Lee Archambault aim high to begin...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1214
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Jun 28, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-104 crew responds to questions from the media in the television studio. Seated...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1185
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Aug 18, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-106 Commander Terrence W. Wilcutt grins after climbing out of a slidewire basket...

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Jun 28, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- During training at the launch pad, the STS-104 crew listen to instructions on use of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3551
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Jun 27, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1185
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Aug 18, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-106 Commander Terrence W. Wilcutt grins after climbing out of a slidewire basket...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1159
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Aug 17, 2000

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STS-106 Mission Specialist Richard A. Mastracchio has his helmet equipment adjusted during fit check, part of...

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NASA image: STS-2 backup Crewmen Lousma and Fullerton in the bldg 5 Shuttle simulator
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Sep 11, 1981

STS-2 backup Crewmen Lousma and Fullerton in the bldg 5 Shuttle simulator

S81-36714 (14 Nov. 1981) --- These two veteran astronauts were named today as the official prime crew members of...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1183
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Aug 18, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At the 195-foot level of Launch Pad 39B, STS-106 Mission Specialists (left to right)...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1368
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Sep 14, 2000

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The STS-92 crew poses for a photograph in the White Room, the environmentally controlled chamber on the orbiter...

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May 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-111 Mission Specialist Philippe Perrin, with...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1139
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Aug 16, 2000

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STS-106 Pilot Scott D. Altman is poised to take his turn at driving the M113, an armored personnel carrier, that is...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1542
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Nov 6, 1998

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STS-88 Mission Commander Robert D. Cabana (left) and Pilot Frederick W. "Rick" Sturckow (right) take their seats in...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1993
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Jul 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A, Mission Specialist Barbara R. Morgan adjusts the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1988
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Jul 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A, STS-118 Mission Specialist Tracy Caldwell makes her way to the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1368
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Sep 14, 2000

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The STS-92 crew poses for a photograph in the White Room, the environmentally controlled chamber on the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1986
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Jul 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A, the closeout crew prepares the launch and entry...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Jun 22, 2000

Advanced Concept

The photograph depicts the X-37 neutral buoyancy simulator mockup at Dryden Flight Research Center. The X-37...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1183
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Aug 18, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At the 195-foot level of Launch Pad 39B, STS-106 Mission Specialists (left to right)...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1495
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Jun 13, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another view of the area of orbiter Endeavour's orbital maneuvering system, or OMS,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1134
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Aug 16, 2000

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Rising from the M113 armored personnel carrier, STS-106 Commander Terrence W. Wilcutt takes his turn at the helm of...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1982
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Jul 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A, STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew adjusts his...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1820
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Aug 10, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-115 crew members complete their suitup in the White Room before entering Space...

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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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