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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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Jun 2, 2000

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In the foreground of this aerial photo is the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Support Complex at Kennedy Space Center....

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1210
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Oct 14, 1999

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An aerial closeup view reveals the ongoing construction of an $8 million Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Support...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1266
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Oct 29, 1999

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Girders overhead cast shadows on the walls and floor of a support building under construction, part of the new $8...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1062
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Aug 23, 1999

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At the construction site of the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) complex at KSC, a worker takes a measurement. Located...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1063
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Aug 23, 1999

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At the construction site of the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) complex at KSC, workers take measurements for one of...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1060
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Aug 23, 1999

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Construction is under way for the X-33/X-34 hangar complex near the Shuttle Landing Facility at KSC. The Reusable...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1061
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Aug 23, 1999

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A worker takes a measurement for construction of the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) complex at KSC. Located near the...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The mission patch for STS-107 is displayed, left, on the outside of the RLV Hangar at KSC. The hangar is the site of the Columbia Reconstruction Project, where pieces of debris from Columbia are being collected and identified as part of the mishap investigation.
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May 6, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The mission patch for STS-107 is displayed, left, on the outside of the RLV Hangar at KSC. The hangar is the site of the Columbia Reconstruction Project, where pieces of debris from Columbia are being collected and identified as part of the mishap investigation.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The mission patch for STS-107 is displayed, left, on the outside of the RLV Hangar at...

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NASA image: X-33
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Aug 8, 1996

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In this artist's concept, the X-33 Venture Star, a Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV), manufactured by Lockheed Martin...

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Mar 31, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An overview of the floor of the RLV Hangar shows some of the Columbia debris collected...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0389
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Feb 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The reconstruction team record and bag some of the Columbia debris inside the RLV...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0392
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Feb 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the reconstruction team check out the Columbia debris inside the RLV...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0441
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Mar 30, 2000

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This aerial photo focuses on the remote launch vehicle (RLV) hangar, still under construction. It sits at the south...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0393
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Feb 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia reconstruction team look at a diagram on the floor of the RLV...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1045
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Aug 13, 1999

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An aerial view shows the early construction of a multi-purpose hangar, which is part of the $8 million Reusable...

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NASA image: X-33
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Apr 15, 2004

X-33

The wedge-shaped X-33 was a sub-scale technology demonstration prototype of a Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV). Through...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0707
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Mar 17, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- U.S. Senator Bill Nelson and Space Shuttle Test Director Steve Altemus look at...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0400
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Feb 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board examine a piece of Columbia...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1413
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May 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team place part of the final shipment of...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0398
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Feb 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board examine a piece of Columbia...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0579
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Mar 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another shipment of Columbia debris is offloaded at the KSC RLV Hangar after transport...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1419
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May 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Large pieces of Columbia debris are stacked along a wall in the RLV Hangar at KSC. The...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0440
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Mar 30, 2000

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The remote launch vehicle (RLV) hangar, still under construction, is seen here. It sits at the south end of the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0580
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Mar 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the RLV Hangar, members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team examine the...

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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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