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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: Finding Forsterite Around a Developing Star  Artist Concept
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May 26, 2011

Finding Forsterite Around a Developing Star Artist Concept

This graphic illustrates a stellar fountain of crystal rain, beginning with a NASA Spitzer picture of the star in...

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NASA image: #AskNASA - How Are We Going To The Moon?
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Oct 7, 2019

#AskNASA - How Are We Going To The Moon?

NASA Spacesuit Engineer Lindsay Aitchison answers the question “How are we going to the Moon?” Comment on this video...

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Nov 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 crew poses for a group portrait at Launch Pad 39A...

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

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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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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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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Palak from Chicago wants to know what experiments is Discovery carrying on board. MR. HIGGINBOTHAM:...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Palak from Chicago wants to know what experiments is Discovery carrying on board. MR. HIGGINBOTHAM:...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Great. Irvin for Rochester wants to know, are there physical or psychological tests that must be passed...

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Jul 18, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Mike from Iowa City, he asks, what factors are considered in determining the time of day this launch...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: We've heard about all the hard work behind the scenes to prepare the hardware for space flight, but...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Raja in Manassas asks if the astronauts are trained to handle any medical emergencies on board. MS....

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the slidewire basket landing on Launch Pad 39A, the space shuttle Atlantis STS-122...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Well Paul from Providence wants to know, what is the maximum payload weight the Shuttle can take on a...

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Jul 18, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Raja from Manassas asks, is there a theoretical maximum life for an orbiter or can it just be serviced...

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Jul 18, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Here's another good one from Daryl in Jal. Of all the issues that NASA has had to address for STS-114,...

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Jul 18, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Raja from Manassas asks, is there a camera on the outside of the Shuttle? If so, would the live feed of...

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Jul 18, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Ivan from Brisbane, he wants know if it is possible to land the Shuttle remotely without the crew. MR....

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Jul 18, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Peter from Switzerland asks, after the return of Discovery, can it fly again this year? MR. LYONS: Yes,...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Daniel from New Plymouth asks what do the astronauts do in the last five days before launch? MS. HIRE:...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: That's very interesting. Brad from Pittsburgh wants to know what kind of supplies are packed in...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Mission Specialist Leopold Eyharts takes part in a...

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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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