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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: KSC-02PD-0264
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Mar 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Powerful xenon lights on the Shuttle Landing Facility outline the dark image of...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD0263
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Mar 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Columbia, with its crew of seven, approaches touchdown on Runway 33 of the KSC...

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NASA image: STS-42 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad
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Jan 22, 1992

STS-42 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad

STS042-S-064 (22 Jan 1992) --- A horizontal image of liftoff of STS-42, with a crew of seven and the International...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0266
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Mar 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a post-flight walk around orbiter Columbia at the Shuttle Landing Facility,...

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NASA image: STS-109 landing view
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Mar 12, 2002

STS-109 landing view

STS109-S-016 (12 March 2002)--- The Space Shuttle Columbia, with its crew of seven astronauts on board, approaches...

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NASA image: STS-69 launch views
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Sep 7, 1996

STS-69 launch views

STS069-S-019 (7 September 1995) --- Florida shrubbery frames the liftoff phase of the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0265
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Mar 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After landing Columbia on its return from mission STS-109 - servicing the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1463
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Dec 19, 1999

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STS-103 Pilot Scott J. Kelly is suited up and ready for the second launch attempt of Space Shuttle Discovery. The...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0574
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Apr 25, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-101 Mission Specialist Susan J. Helms (left) and a suit technician grin...

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NASA image: STS-121 Launch of the orbiter Discovery
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Jul 4, 2006

STS-121 Launch of the orbiter Discovery

STS121-S-025 (4 July 2006) --- The moment of ignition is captured in this photo of Space Shuttle Discovery as it...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3059
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Apr 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility in Florida, STS-134 Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0574
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Apr 25, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-101 Mission Specialist Susan J. Helms (left) and a suit technician grin...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5405
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Nov 2, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Public Affairs Officer Candrea Thomas, left,...

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NASA image: STS-121 Launch of the orbiter Discovery
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Jul 4, 2006

STS-121 Launch of the orbiter Discovery

STS121-S-049 (4 July 2006) --- Captured on film by a remote camera equipped with a special "fish-eye" lens, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3058
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Apr 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility in Florida, STS-134 Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1466
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Dec 19, 1999

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STS-103 Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr. is suited up and ready to go for the second launch attempt of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3057
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Apr 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility in Florida, STS-134 crew members,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5402
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Nov 2, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Test Director Steve Payne talks to media...

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NASA image: STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lands on runway 33 at KSC SLF
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Nov 1, 1992

STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lands on runway 33 at KSC SLF

STS052-S-098 (1 Nov 1992) --- This ground-level side view shows the Space Shuttle Columbia just prior to main...

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NASA image: STS-52 CANEX-2 Canadian Target Assembly (CTA) held by RMS over OV-102's PLB
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Nov 1, 1992

STS-52 CANEX-2 Canadian Target Assembly (CTA) held by RMS over OV-102's PLB

STS052-71-057 (22 Oct-1 Nov 1992) --- This 70mm frame, photographed with a handheld Hasselblad camera aimed through...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0569
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Apr 25, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-101 Mission Specialist Jeffrey N. Williams gets final check on his...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0267
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Mar 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Posing in front of orbiter Columbia is the returning STS-109 crew along with NASA...

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NASA image: Summer Monsoon, Kalahari Desert, Africa
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Nov 1, 1992

Summer Monsoon, Kalahari Desert, Africa

STS052-152-047 (22 Oct- 1 Nov 1992) --- The Kalahari Desert had not seen any significant rainfall for months before...

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NASA image: Bowen during EVA 1
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Nov 18, 2008

Bowen during EVA 1

S126-E-008243 (18 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Steve Bowen, STS-126 mission specialist, participates in the mission's...

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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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