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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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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Taken from the roof of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden talks to about 50 eighth-grade students from McNair Magnet...

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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The landing convoy that will make space shuttle Discovery secure for towing to its...

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NASA image: Crews Prepare Cranes For Discovery's Arrival
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Apr 16, 2012

Crews Prepare Cranes For Discovery's Arrival

Workers use two cranes to position the sling that will be used to demate the space shuttle Discovery, Monday, April...

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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's drag chute deploys on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery is suspended vertically from an overhead crane in the transfer...

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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Roger Crouch, a payload specialist, talks to the media prior to the launch at 3:51 p.m....

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Sep 4, 1990

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The space shuttle Discovery heads out of the VAB to Launch Pad 39B. Discovery is set to...

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NASA image: External Tank after Separation from Discovery
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Apr 7, 2010

External Tank after Separation from Discovery

S131-E-005928 (5 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery?s external fuel tank (ET) is featured in this image...

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NASA image: External Tank after Separation from Discovery
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Apr 7, 2010

External Tank after Separation from Discovery

S131-E-005919 (5 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery?s external fuel tank (ET) is featured in this image...

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NASA image: STS-133 launch
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Feb 24, 2011

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STS133-S-064 (24 Feb. 2011) --- In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Feb 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery, on its Mobile Launcher Platform, approaches the top of Launch...

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NASA image: STS-133 launch
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Feb 24, 2011

STS-133 launch

STS133-S-063 (24 Feb. 2011) --- In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Feb 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery, on its Mobile Launcher Platform, approaches the top of Launch...

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Oct 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is...

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Oct 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the right...

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Oct 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is...

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Apr 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, Italian-built Multi-Purpose Logistics Module...

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Apr 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, Italian-built Multi-Purpose Logistics Module...

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Oct 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane moves...

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Oct 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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Oct 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the right...

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Oct 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the right...

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Jul 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the tail mast of space shuttle Discovery looms...

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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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