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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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What do two Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Boosters plus one External Tank equal? Enough thrust to power Space Shuttle...

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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly redesigned External Tank moves closer to its destination, the Vehicle...

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Apr 8, 2005

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NASA officials and employees are savoring a welcome sight they haven't enjoyed in more than two years. Space Shuttle...

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Jan 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The barge carrying the newly redesigned External Tank, designated for use on Return to...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A tugboat maneuvers the barge carrying the newly redesigned External Tank (ET),...

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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the roof of the Launch Control Center, the newly redesigned External Tank...

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Jan 7, 2005

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As Return to Flight nears, the STS-114 Shuttle Crew arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Jan. 7 to checkout newly...

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Jul 15, 2005

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Intro Music. NARRATOR: More than two years after the Columbia accident, NASA is set to Return to Flight on Mission...

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Feb 2, 2005

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Every day, Todd Dugan brings the Space Shuttle closer to Return to Flight by lending a hand... and an arm. Todd is...

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Mar 3, 2005

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How do we do Solid Rocket Booster retrieval? After the Solid Rocket Boosters have splashed down out in the ocean...

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Jan 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Tugboats maneuver the barge carrying the newly redesigned External Tank (ET),...

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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the top of the Launch Control Center, the newly redesigned External Tank is...

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Jul 26, 2005

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Range systems armed. T minus 10 seconds go for main engine start 7.. 6.. 5.. Three engines up and burning 3.. 2.....

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly redesigned External Tank, designated for use on Return to Flight mission...

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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly redesigned External Tank slowly moves toward the Vehicle Assembly Building,...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Martine from Midlothian. We understand that each EVA is scheduled for six and a half hours. Is an EVA...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Hundreds of people from all over the world have sent questions to our question board. Are you ready to...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Okay. Ernesto from Santa Clarita asks, do you think that children will ever be allowed to travel into...

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Sep 1, 2005

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Space Shuttle Discovery hurtled into orbit on July 26, 2005, returning the Shuttle to flight and beginning NASA's...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Tom from Marietta is curious to know if astronauts' training has changed any in the last two years. If...

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May 3, 2005

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NASA has finished packing three important pieces of hardware for Discovery's flight to the International Space...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Adrian from Manchester asks do the astronauts' feel a temperature increase during re-entry due to the...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Well, Lynn in McLean asks, are there new parts of the Space Station aboard Discovery? MR. HIGGINBOTHAM:...

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May 16, 2005

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Now on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: In the Works_ NASA lays out its plan to return to flight this July_...

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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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