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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-99pp1274
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Nov 1, 1999

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At Dryden Flight Research Center, Calif., KSC technician James Niehoff Jr. (left) helps attach the wing of the...

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NASA image: Flight Research Building at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Sep 23, 1942

Flight Research Building at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The Flight Research Building at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research...

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NASA image: Final Landing of the Space Shuttle Endeavour / STS-134 Mission
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Jun 1, 2011

Final Landing of the Space Shuttle Endeavour / STS-134 Mission

STS134-S-074 (1 June 2011) --- Space shuttle Endeavour rolls to a stop on the Shuttle Landing Facility's Runway 15...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1138
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Sep 23, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Aboard a transporter, the orbiter Columbia is moved on the tow-way along the Banana...

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NASA image: Views of the ISS during Endeavour's final flyaround for STS-97
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Dec 9, 2000

Views of the ISS during Endeavour's final flyaround for STS-97

STS097-703-085 (9 December 2000) --- This picture is one of a series of 70mm frames exposed of the International...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1140
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Sep 23, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Columbia (foreground) moves under the Mate-Demate Device at KSC's Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2057
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Apr 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery executes a three-point turnaround outside the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1271
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Nov 1, 1999

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The modified X-34, known as A-1A, rests in the background of the Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1920
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Aug 22, 2005

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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-05PD-1910
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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery on top of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a modified Boeing 747, is...

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NASA image: Hottest Hot Jupiter Animation (Artist's Concept)
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Jun 5, 2017

Hottest Hot Jupiter Animation (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept shows planet KELT-9b orbiting its host star, KELT-9. It is the hottest gas giant planet...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2104
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Apr 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery rolls into position beneath the mate-demate device, or MDD, at the...

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NASA image: Views of the ISS during Endeavour's final flyaround for STS-97
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Dec 9, 2000

Views of the ISS during Endeavour's final flyaround for STS-97

STS097-704-090 (9 December 2000) --- This picture of the distant International Space Station (ISS) blended against...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2177
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Apr 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Before daybreak at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Final Landing of the Space Shuttle Endeavour / STS-134 Mission
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Jun 1, 2011

Final Landing of the Space Shuttle Endeavour / STS-134 Mission

STS134-S-086 (1 June 2011) --- Space shuttle Endeavour rolls to a stop on the Shuttle Landing Facility's Runway 15...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1134
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Sep 23, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Columbia rolls out of KSC's Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, bound for...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1200
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May 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis, mounted on a mobile launch platform, finally rests on the hard...

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NASA image: The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-183 (21 July 2011) --- Space shuttle Atlantis' three main engines glow a red hue in the spacecraft's tail...

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NASA image: jsc2019m000372_Preparing America for DeepSpace_Episode21_ Backbone of Lunar Exploration_MP4
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May 9, 2019

jsc2019m000372_Preparing America for DeepSpace_Episode21_ Backbone of Lunar Exploration_MP4

NASA’s Orion, Space Launch System (SLS), and Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) programs are continuing work on one of...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0146
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Jan 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Seen at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, this nine-banded armadillo may be looking for...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1136
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Sep 23, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On an orbiter transporter, Columbia is turned, after rolling out of KSC's Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp2146
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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flaming rockets propel Space Shuttle Atlantis into the sky or a rendezvous with the...

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NASA image: Views of the ISS during Endeavour's final flyaround for STS-97
Image
Dec 9, 2000

Views of the ISS during Endeavour's final flyaround for STS-97

STS097-703-090 (9 December 2000) --- This picture is one of a series of 70mm frames exposed of the International...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-4424
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Aug 4, 2009

KSC-2009-4424

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Sitting on top of the mobile launcher platform, space shuttle Discovery arrives on top of...

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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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