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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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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A shuttle training aircraft drops for touchdown on the Shuttle Landing Facility runway at...

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Jun 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) taxis to the...

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Sep 30, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Under cloudy skies painted by a setting sun, the Shuttle Training Aircraft, or STA, piloted...

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Sep 30, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Shuttle Training Aircraft, or STA, piloted by space shuttle Endeavour’s STS-126...

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Aug 5, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Commander...

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Jan 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a shuttle training...

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Nov 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the shuttle training aircraft at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-116 Pilot...

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Jun 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-127 Pilot Doug...

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Jun 28, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the cockpit of the Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA), STS-121 Commander Steven Lindsey...

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Sep 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-125 Pilot Gregory C. Johnson takes his seat in the shuttle training aircraft for practice...

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Jan 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a shuttle...

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Jun 28, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA), STS-121 Pilot Mark Kelly takes control in...

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Oct 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Pilot George Zamka dons his launch and entry suit. He will join Commander...

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Oct 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Seated in the cockpit of the shuttle training aircraft, or STA, STS-120 Pilot George...

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Jul 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- James Kelly, pilot on Return to Flight mission STS-114, walks away from the Shuttle...

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Nov 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Seated in the cockpit of the shuttle training aircraft at the Shuttle Landing...

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Aug 5, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of the two...

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Jul 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- James Kelly (at right), pilot on Return to Flight mission STS-114, walks away from the...

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Sep 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-125 Commander Scott Altman takes his seat in the shuttle training aircraft for practice...

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Feb 4, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 Pilot Alan Poindexter returns to the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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May 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins walks across the Shuttle Landing Facility to a Shuttle...

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Jun 28, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the pre-dawn hours, STS-121 Pilot Mark Kelly heads across the Shuttle Landing...

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Feb 4, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 Commander Steve Frick returns to the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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Jun 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-121 Pilot Mark Kelly gets ready for a training...

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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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