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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: KSC-01PP-0018
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Jan 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Bright morning sun shines on Space Shuttle Atlantis as it sits on Launch Pad 39A. In...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0385
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Feb 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atop the massive mobile launcher platform and crawler-transporter, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3037
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Oct 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A rare photo of a Florida snapping turtle out in the open on Beach Road, near NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0486
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Apr 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With coverings removed from a site near the tail of Space Shuttle Atlantis, Tod...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1741
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Jul 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The shuttle carrier aircraft, or SCA, and its piggyback passenger Atlantis taxi down...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1800
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Jul 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After demate from the shuttle carrier aircraft, or SCA, Atlantis begins its trek from...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1745
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Jul 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After landing at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, the shuttle carrier aircraft, or...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3486
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Jun 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3490
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Jun 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2357
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May 15, 2013

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EDWARDS, Calif. – ED13-0142-01: With its wings and tail structure removed and shrouded in plastic wrap for ground...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2070
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Apr 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery is towed along the access road to the Shuttle Landing Facility, or...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3976
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Dec 12, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After a three-day trip from California, the shuttle carrier aircraft, or SCA, and its...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2360
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May 15, 2013

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EDWARDS, Calif. – ED13-0142-10: The flatbed truck and trailer that transported Sierra Nevada Corporation, or SNC,...

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NASA image: NASA teams load SLS Engine Section for Artemis III mission on Pegasus barge
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Oct 28, 2022

NASA teams load SLS Engine Section for Artemis III mission on Pegasus barge

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans move the engine section flight hardware to the agency’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2066
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Apr 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team of aerospace technicians accompanies space shuttle Discovery as it is towed for the...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1916
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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The sun is setting behind the tail of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a modified Boeing...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0897
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Jun 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Its fiery tail casting a pink glow on cirrus clouds and water below, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4307
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Jul 31, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A large team of specialists works methodically through procedures to "safe" Endeavour as it...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3988
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Dec 12, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After a three-day trip from California, the shuttle carrier aircraft, or SCA, and its...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0484
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Apr 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians at Launch Pad 39A begin removing thermal blankets and panels from a site...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3036
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Oct 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A rare photo of a Florida snapping turtle out in the open on Beach Road, near NASA's...

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NASA image: Evolution in slow motion
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Sep 14, 2015

Evolution in slow motion

It is known today that merging galaxies play a large role in the evolution of galaxies and the formation of...

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NASA image: Dr. Robert Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Dr. Robert Goddard

Tail piece, with fixed movable air vanes, and vanes movable into the blast, of Dr. Robert Goddard's rocket, May 19,...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1273
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Jul 11, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis is ready for final launch preparations. The orbiter access arm...

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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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