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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 Atlantis Prelaunch
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch

The space shuttle Atlantis is revealed as the rotating service structure (RSS) is rolled back at launch pad 39a on...

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NASA image: STS-135 Launch Day
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Launch Day

NASA Chief, Astronaut Office, Johnson Space Center Peggy Whitson, center, STS-135 Astronauts, Rex Walheim, left, and...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch

The space shuttle Atlantis is revealed as the rotating service structure (RSS) is rolled back at launch pad 39a on...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch

The space shuttle Atlantis is revealed as the rotating service structure (RSS) is rolled back at launch pad 39a on...

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

STS-135 Launch Day

The STS-135 crew; Chris Ferguson, commander; Doug Hurley, pilot; Rex Walheim and Sandy Magnus, both mission...

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

STS-135 Launch Day

Space shuttle Atlantis is seen on launch pad 39a moments after the STS-135 crew arrived for their launch, Friday,...

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

STS-135 Launch Day

Space shuttle Atlantis is seen on launch pad 39a moments before the STS-135 crew arrives for their launch, Friday,...

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

STS-135 Launch Day

Space shuttle Atlantis is seen on launch pad 39a moments before the STS-135 crew arrives for their launch, Friday,...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch

The space shuttle Atlantis is revealed as the rotating service structure (RSS) is rolled back at launch pad 39a on...

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NASA image: STS-135 Launch Day
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Launch Day

The STS-135 crew, clockwise: Sandra Magnus, mission specialist; Rex Walheim, mission specialist; Chris Ferguson,...

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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: STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch

The space shuttle Atlantis is seen shortly after the rotating service structure (RSS) was rolled back at launch pad...

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NASA image: STS-112 Preflight Training, on the KC-135 at Ellington Field.
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Jul 23, 2002

STS-112 Preflight Training, on the KC-135 at Ellington Field.

JSC2002-E-31360 (23 July 2002) --- Astronaut Jeffrey S. Ashby (left), STS-112 mission commander, and instructor...

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NASA image: STS-112 Preflight Training, on the KC-135 at Ellington Field.
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Jul 23, 2002

STS-112 Preflight Training, on the KC-135 at Ellington Field.

JSC2002-E-31362 (23 July 2002) --- Astronauts Jeffrey S. Ashby (left) and Pamela A. Melroy, STS-112 mission...

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

STS-135 Launch Day

The STS-135 crew; Chris Ferguson, commander; Doug Hurley, pilot;, left, Rex Walheim and Sandy Magnus, both mission...

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

STS-135 Launch Day

Hiawatha Brown, Heavy Equipment Operator for United Space Alliance (USA), approaches launch pad 39A at the NASA...

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NASA image: Atlantis STS-135 Rollout
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May 31, 2011

Atlantis STS-135 Rollout

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-135) is seen atop a Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) just prior to beginning its journey...

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NASA image: Atlantis STS-135 Rollout
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May 31, 2011

Atlantis STS-135 Rollout

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-135) is seen atop the Mobile Launch Platform (MLP) as it begins its journey from High...

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NASA image: Atlantis STS-135 Rollout
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May 31, 2011

Atlantis STS-135 Rollout

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-135) is seen atop a Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) just prior to beginning its journey...

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NASA image: Atlantis STS-135 Rollout
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May 31, 2011

Atlantis STS-135 Rollout

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-135) is seen atop the Mobile Launch Platform (MLP) during its journey from High Bay 3 in...

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NASA image: Atlantis STS-135 Rollout
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May 31, 2011

Atlantis STS-135 Rollout

STS-135 crew members Chris Ferguson, left, Douglas Hurley, second from left, Sandra Magnus, and Rex Walheim, right,...

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NASA image: Atlantis STS-135 Rollout
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May 31, 2011

Atlantis STS-135 Rollout

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-135) is seen atop the Mobile Launch Platform (MLP) as it begins its journey from High...

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NASA image: Atlantis STS-135 Rollout
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May 31, 2011

Atlantis STS-135 Rollout

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden looks at the space shuttle Atlantis atop of the Mobile Launch Platform (MLP) just...

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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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