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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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Mar 5, 2001

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The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, with its piggyback cargo the orbiter Atlantis, is towed to the parking area at the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1642
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Nov 3, 2000

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Kicking up dust, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, with its unique cargo on top, touches down on runway 33 at the...

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NASA image: KSC-78PC-0684
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Oct 19, 1978

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the space shuttle mock-up, dubbed Pathfinder, is...

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NASA image: KSC-78PC-0681
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Oct 19, 1978

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the space shuttle mock-up, dubbed Pathfinder, is...

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NASA image: KSC-78PC-0682
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Oct 19, 1978

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the space shuttle mock-up, dubbed Pathfinder, is...

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NASA image: KSC-78PC-0680
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Oct 19, 1978

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the space shuttle mock-up, dubbed Pathfinder, is...

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NASA image: KSC-78PC-0685
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Oct 19, 1978

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the space shuttle mock-up, dubbed Pathfinder, is...

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NASA image: KSC-78PC-0683
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Oct 19, 1978

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the space shuttle mock-up, dubbed Pathfinder, is...

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NASA image: Astronauts Engle and Truly in cockpit of Orbiter 101 prior to takeoff
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Sep 13, 1977

Astronauts Engle and Truly in cockpit of Orbiter 101 prior to takeoff

S77-28212 (13 Sept 1977) --- Astronauts Joe H. Engle (right), commander, and Richard H. Truly, pilot, sit in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5075
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Employees line space shuttle Endeavour's path as the spacecraft rolls toward the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC01padig093
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Feb 24, 2001

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[Photo courtesy of Boeing photographer Bob Williams.] The orbiter Columbia sits under a mate/demate device at...

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NASA image: KSC00padig079
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Nov 3, 2000

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In late afternoon, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) rolls down the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility as it...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3517
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Jun 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is towed toward Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3487
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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, the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC01padig211
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May 9, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour, mounted atop NASA’s Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, is getting ready to...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig079
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Nov 3, 2000

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In late afternoon, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) rolls down the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility as it...

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NASA image: KSC00padig077
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Nov 3, 2000

KSC00padig077

On a warm afternoon, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), with its unique orbiter passenger attached to its back,...

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NASA image: KSC00padig080
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Nov 3, 2000

KSC00padig080

Catching the glow of the late afternoon sun, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) rolls down the runway at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig077
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Nov 3, 2000

KSC-00padig077

On a warm afternoon, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), with its unique orbiter passenger attached to its back,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3518
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Jun 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis rolls toward the open doors...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0496
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Mar 5, 2001

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At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, with the orbiter Atlantis on top, is towed around the...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig080
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Nov 3, 2000

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Catching the glow of the late afternoon sun, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) rolls down the runway at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig076
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Nov 3, 2000

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In the soft glow of a soon-to-set sun, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), with its unique orbiter passenger...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1749
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Jul 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The shuttle carrier aircraft, or SCA, and its piggyback passenger Atlantis are poised...

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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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