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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: STS-135 Launch Day
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Launch Day

The crew of STS-135 is seen as they depart the NASA Kennedy Space Center, Operations and Checkout Building and get...

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Dec 4, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition 4 Commander Yuri Onufrienko steps down from the Astrovan after returning...

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NASA image: STS-127 Crew Escort To Pad 39a
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Jul 11, 2009

STS-127 Crew Escort To Pad 39a

A NASA Security helicopter watches over the Astrovan as it takes the crew of STS-127 to the space shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4388
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Aug 10, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Stafford, former astronaut and Air Force test pilot, stands near the...

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NASA image: STS-135 Launch Day
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Jul 8, 2011

STS-135 Launch Day

The Astrovan carrying the STS-135 crew; Chris Ferguson, commander, Doug Hurley, pilot, and mission specialists Rex...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4823
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Jun 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's silver Astrovan is parked below Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4822
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Jun 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's silver Astrovan is parked below Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2656
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Apr 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- During a simulated launch countdown, STS-134 Commander Mark Kelly checks the fit of his...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7056
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Sep 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronauts from Space Shuttle Atlantis’ STS-135 mission travel inside NASA’s silver Astrovan....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2657
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Apr 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- During a simulated launch countdown, STS-134 Commander Mark Kelly checks the fit of his...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7057
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Sep 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronauts from Space Shuttle Atlantis’ STS-135 mission travel inside NASA’s silver Astrovan....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2660
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Apr 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- During a simulated launch countdown, STS-134 Mission Specialist Roberto Vittori, with the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2245
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Aug 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The suited STS-118 crew moves quickly to the Astrovan after leaving the Operations and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2658
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Apr 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- During a simulated launch countdown, STS-134 Commander Pilot Greg H. Johnson checks the fit...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5192
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Oct 15, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- During a simulated launch countdown, the STS-133 crew walks out of the Operations and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7058
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Sep 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronauts from Space Shuttle Atlantis’ STS-135 mission travel inside NASA’s silver Astrovan....

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0844
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May 30, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Expedition 5 Commander Valery Korzun (RSA) steps down from the Astrovan outside the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0201
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-122 crew pauses alongside the Astrovan to wave farewell to onlookers before...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0845
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May 30, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Expedition 5 cosmonaut Sergei Treschev (RSA) steps down from the Astrovan outside the...

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NASA image: NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Astronaut Walkout
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Jun 5, 2024

NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Astronaut Walkout

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams walk out of the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc140
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Jan 12, 1997

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Greeted by cheers from wellwishers at KSC and eager for their venture into space on the fifth Shuttle-Mir docking...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0842
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May 30, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-111 Pilot Paul Lockhart steps down from the Astrovan outside the crew quarters at...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0200
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-122 crew members greet onlookers as they head for the Astrovan and their ride...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0840
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May 30, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-111 Commander Kenneth Cockrell and Pilot Paul Lockhart step down from the Astrovan...

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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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