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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: SpaceX Demo-2 Astronaut Suit-Up
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May 27, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Astronaut Suit-Up

NASA astronauts Douglas Hurley (left) and Robert Behnken depart the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission
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May 11, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission

STS125-S-053 (11 May 2009) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis and its seven-member STS-125 crew head toward Earth orbit and...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Preflight
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May 30, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Preflight

President Donald Trump departs Air Force One after arriving at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Launch and Landing...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission
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May 11, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission

STS125-S-034 (11 May 2009) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis and its seven-member STS-125 crew head toward Earth orbit and...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission
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May 11, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission

STS125-S-029 (11 May 2009) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis and its seven-member STS-125 crew head toward Earth orbit and...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 11, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0778
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May 5, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - One of NASA's Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO) spacecraft is exposed to...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 16, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-49 crew members pose near Endeavour after landing. Pictured left to right are: Richard J. Hieb, mission...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0780
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May 5, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers remove the protective covering from around the second of two of NASA's Solar...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 13, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 7, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

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NASA image: Liftoff of shuttle Challenger and mission STS 51-B
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Apr 29, 1985

Liftoff of shuttle Challenger and mission STS 51-B

51B-S-052 (20 April 1985) --- The STS 51-B Spacelab 3 mission begins with the liftoff of the Challenger from Pad 39A...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 13, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2208
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Apr 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Try as it may, the weather could not delay the launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0494
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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery rests in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 7, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0490
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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers show their support as the orbiter Discovery slowly rolls out of the Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00222
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Jul 9, 2004

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For the first time, scientists have a three-dimensional view of one of the most powerful and mysterious events in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2164
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Apr 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Try as it may, the weather could not stop the launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0489
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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery slowly rolls out of the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 to...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0776
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May 5, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers remove the protective covering from around one of NASA's Solar Terrestrial...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2172
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Apr 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Try as it may, the weather could not stop the launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0777
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May 5, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers cut away portions of the protective covering surrounding one of NASA's Solar...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 13, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

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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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