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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.

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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -  In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach (left) talks to members of the  Stafford-Covey Return to Flight Task Group (SCTG) about reconstruction efforts.   Chairing the task group are Richard O. Covey (second from right), former Space Shuttle commander, and Thomas P. Stafford, Apollo commander.  Chartered by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe, the task group will perform an independent assessment of NASA’s implementation of the final recommendations by the Columbia Accident Investigation Board.
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Aug 5, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach (left) talks to members of the Stafford-Covey Return to Flight Task Group (SCTG) about reconstruction efforts. Chairing the task group are Richard O. Covey (second from right), former Space Shuttle commander, and Thomas P. Stafford, Apollo commander. Chartered by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe, the task group will perform an independent assessment of NASA’s implementation of the final recommendations by the Columbia Accident Investigation Board.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach (left) talks to...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Col. Everett Thomas (left), 45th Space Wing, presents a framed memento to astronaut John Herrington during a luncheon celebrating Native American Heritage Month held at the Patrick Air Force Base NCO Club.  Herrington is a tribally enrolled Chickasaw and the world’s first Native American astronaut, who last flew on mission STS-113 in 2002.
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Nov 7, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Col. Everett Thomas (left), 45th Space Wing, presents a framed memento to astronaut John Herrington during a luncheon celebrating Native American Heritage Month held at the Patrick Air Force Base NCO Club. Herrington is a tribally enrolled Chickasaw and the world’s first Native American astronaut, who last flew on mission STS-113 in 2002.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Col. Everett Thomas (left), 45th Space Wing, presents a framed memento to astronaut...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach answers questions from the Stafford-Covey Return to Flight Task Group (SCTG).  Chairing the task group are Richard O. Covey (fifth from left), former Space Shuttle commander, and Thomas P. Stafford, Apollo commander.  Chartered by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe, the task group will perform an independent assessment of NASA’s implementation of the final recommendations by the Columbia Accident Investigation Board.
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Aug 5, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach answers questions from the Stafford-Covey Return to Flight Task Group (SCTG). Chairing the task group are Richard O. Covey (fifth from left), former Space Shuttle commander, and Thomas P. Stafford, Apollo commander. Chartered by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe, the task group will perform an independent assessment of NASA’s implementation of the final recommendations by the Columbia Accident Investigation Board.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach answers questions...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Arrival
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Apr 16, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Arrival

ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet looks on during the SpaceX Crew-2 arrival media event held at Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Arrival
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Apr 16, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Arrival

From left to right, Crew-2 mission astronauts Akihiko Hoshide (JAXA), Shane Kimbrough (NASA), Megan McArthur (NASA),...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Arrival
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Apr 16, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Arrival

From left to right, Crew-2 mission astronauts Thomas Pesquet (ESA), Megan McArthur (NASA), Shane Kimbrough (NASA),...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Arrival
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Apr 16, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Arrival

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks during NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 arrival media event held at the Florida...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Arrival
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Apr 16, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Arrival

Acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk speaks during NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 arrival media event held at Kennedy Space...

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Apr 16, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Arrival

NASA astronaut Megan McArthur smiles after arriving at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 16, 2021. McArthur...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Arrival
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Apr 16, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Arrival

NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough looks on during the SpaceX Crew-2 arrival media event held at Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Arrival
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Apr 16, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Arrival

JAXA astronaut Akihilo Hoshide smiles and waves during the SpaceX Crew-2 arrival media event held at Kennedy Space...

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Jan 22, 1998

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The Space Shuttle Endeavour cuts a bright swath through the dark sky as it blazes a trail toward the Russian Space...

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NASA image: New Mir 24 crew members on the Mir Space Station
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Mar 3, 1998

New Mir 24 crew members on the Mir Space Station

S89-E-5237 (26 Jan 1998) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows the new Mir-24 crew members posing...

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Jan 22, 1998

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STS-89 Mission Specialist Salizhan Sharipov of the Russian Space Agency is assisted with his ascent and re-entry...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Astronauts at the National Park Service
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Jun 9, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Astronauts at the National Park Service

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), left, and NASA...

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Jan 22, 1998

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The Space Shuttle Endeavour cuts a bright swath through the dark sky as it blazes a trail toward the Russian Space...

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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-114 Mission...

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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-114 Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc236
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Jan 22, 1998

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STS-89 Commander Terrence Wilcutt is assisted with his ascent and re-entry flight suit in the white room at Launch...

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NASA image: Energy Awareness Month - Residential Solar & Home Energy-Saving
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Oct 23, 2018

Energy Awareness Month - Residential Solar & Home Energy-Saving

Guest speaker Robin Thomas discusses energy resilience and the Ascension Island wind turbine generator project...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc127
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Jan 9, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-89 Commander Terrence Wilcutt participates in a question and answer session for...

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Jan 20, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-89 Commander Terrence Wilcutt poses in front of the crew's family and friends at...

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Jan 22, 1998

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The Space Shuttle Endeavour cuts a bright swath through the dark sky as it blazes a trail toward the Russian Space...

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NASA image: Energy Awareness Month - Residential Solar & Home Energy-Saving
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Oct 23, 2018

Energy Awareness Month - Residential Solar & Home Energy-Saving

Guest speaker Robin Thomas shares a presentation focusing on energy resilience and the Ascension Island wind turbine...

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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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