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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-2009-3388
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Jun 2, 2009

KSC-2009-3388

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After a two-day trip from California, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, and its piggyback...

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NASA image: 400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-126 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Nov 16, 2008

400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-126 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-008640 (16 Nov. 2008) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Endeavour's tail section was provided by...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1792
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Jul 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the mate/demate device at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0486
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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: STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis Rollout to Pad 39A
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Feb 15, 2007

STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis Rollout to Pad 39A

Atop the massive mobile launcher platform and crawler-transporter, Space Shuttle Atlantis begins rolling through the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3972
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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: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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May 4, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-032396 (4 May 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 23...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1938
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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Discovery rests on its wheels under the mate_demate device on NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1801
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Jul 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis is towed toward the Orbiter Processing Facility from the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Athabasca Valles
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Aug 8, 2022

Athabasca Valles

Today's VIS image shows part of Athabasca Valles. Multiple streamlined islands are seen in this image. The teardrop...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2071
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Apr 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery makes its way in darkness along the access road to the Shuttle...

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NASA image: Earth observation image of Caicos Island, Bahamas taken during STS-100
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Apr 28, 2001

Earth observation image of Caicos Island, Bahamas taken during STS-100

STS100-708-78 (19 April-1 May 2001) --- Southwest of the Bahamas and north of Hispaniola lie the Turks and Caicos...

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NASA image: KSC00padig041
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery hurtles into the night sky, trailing a tail of fire from the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2009
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After sunset, Space Shuttle Atlantis is bathed in light from the fixed service...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 13, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-032429 (12 March 2008) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Endeavour's tail section was provided by...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3514
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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: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-124 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jun 2, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-124 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS017-E-008669 (2 June 2008) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section was provided by...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1923
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Aug 22, 2005

KSC-05PD-1923

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the early morning hours at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0384
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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-2012-1705
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Mar 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery has been completely backed...

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NASA image: Cyro Testing at ML, Pad 39B
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Nov 8, 2019

Cyro Testing at ML, Pad 39B

The Tail Service Mast Umbilicals that will connect to NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, containing fluid...

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NASA image: View of Spacelab module in payload bay with Earth background
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Aug 12, 2016

View of Spacelab module in payload bay with Earth background

STS083-709-030 (4-8 April 1997) --- Panorama over the Nile River, Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea. Looking past the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2320
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May 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, a view from a different angle shows...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3035
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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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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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