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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: Shuttle Discovery Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Shuttle Discovery Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) flies over the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy...

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NASA image: Shuttle Discovery Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Shuttle Discovery Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) flies over the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy...

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NASA image: Crew Members enjoy a meal on the Shuttle Atlantis Middeck
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May 12, 2009

Crew Members enjoy a meal on the Shuttle Atlantis Middeck

S125-E-006592 (12 May 2009) --- Astronauts Megan McArthur, Mike Massimino (center) and Andrew Feustel, all STS-125...

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NASA image: Feustel working on a Laptop on the Shuttle Atlantis Middeck
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May 13, 2009

Feustel working on a Laptop on the Shuttle Atlantis Middeck

S125-E-006603 (13 May 2009) --- Astronaut Andrew Feustel, STS-125 mission specialist, uses a computer on the middeck...

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NASA image: Altman working on the Shuttle Atlantis Flight Deck
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May 13, 2009

Altman working on the Shuttle Atlantis Flight Deck

S125-E-006533 (13 May 2009) --- Astronaut Scott Altman, STS-125 commander, looks through an overhead window on the...

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NASA image: Grunsfeld poses for a photo on the Shuttle Atlantis Middeck
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May 13, 2009

Grunsfeld poses for a photo on the Shuttle Atlantis Middeck

S125-E-006621 (13 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld, STS-125 mission specialist, works with a power tool on the...

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NASA image: Last planned Space Shuttle Main Engine Test
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Jul 29, 2009

Last planned Space Shuttle Main Engine Test

Employees watch the last planned space shuttle main engine test firing.

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Aug 1, 1977

Space Shuttle Project

A workman reams holes to the proper size and aligment in the Space Shuttle Main Engine's main injector body, through...

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NASA image: Last planned Space Shuttle Main Engine Test
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Jul 29, 2009

Last planned Space Shuttle Main Engine Test

The last planned space shuttle main engine test firing takes place on July 29, 2009.

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Move
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Oct 13, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Move

California Congresswoman Maxine Waters, 35th Congressional District, waves to the crowds as she is introduced at the...

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NASA image: Shuttle Enterprise Ready For Flight
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Apr 21, 2012

Shuttle Enterprise Ready For Flight

NASA Orbiter Transition & Retirement team member Tom Goebel monitors the installation of "rain covers" over space...

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NASA image: Crew Members pose for a photo on the Shuttle Atlantis Middeck
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May 12, 2009

Crew Members pose for a photo on the Shuttle Atlantis Middeck

S125-E-006596 (12 May 2009) --- Astronauts Michael Good (left), Megan McArthur and Andrew Feustel, all STS-125...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Main Engine 3 install in Endeavor
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Jan 19, 2007

Space Shuttle Main Engine 3 install in Endeavor

In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, technicians on a Hyster forklift maneuver space shuttle main engine no. 3 into...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Main Engine 3 install in Endeavor
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Jan 19, 2007

Space Shuttle Main Engine 3 install in Endeavor

In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, technicians on a Hyster forklift maneuver space shuttle main engine no. 3 into...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Main Engine 3 install in Endeavor
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Jan 19, 2007

Space Shuttle Main Engine 3 install in Endeavor

In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, technicians on a Hyster forklift install space shuttle main engine no. 3 into...

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NASA image: Installation of 1/3 scale model of Space Shuttle Orbiter into 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jul 14, 1995

Installation of 1/3 scale model of Space Shuttle Orbiter into 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Installation of 1/3 scale model of space shuttle orbiter into the test section of the Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel...

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NASA image: Shuttle Enterprise Flight To New York
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Apr 27, 2012

Shuttle Enterprise Flight To New York

Space shuttle Enterprise, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), is seen as it flies over the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery Fly-Over

Spectators watch as space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) flies over the...

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NASA image: Shuttle Enterprise Flight to New York
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Apr 27, 2012

Shuttle Enterprise Flight to New York

CAPTION: ---------------------------- Space shuttle Enterprise, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft...

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NASA image: Shuttle Enterprise Flight To New York
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Apr 27, 2012

Shuttle Enterprise Flight To New York

Space shuttle Enterprise, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), is seen as it flies over the...

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NASA image: Shuttle Enterprise Flight To New York
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Apr 27, 2012

Shuttle Enterprise Flight To New York

Space shuttle Enterprise, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), is seen as it takes off for New...

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NASA image: Shuttle Enterprise Flight to New York
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Apr 27, 2011

Shuttle Enterprise Flight to New York

Space shuttle Enterprise, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), is seen as it flies over John F....

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NASA image: Shuttle Enterprise Flight To New York
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Apr 27, 2012

Shuttle Enterprise Flight To New York

Space shuttle Enterprise, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), is seen off in the distance behind...

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NASA image: Shuttle Enterprise Flight To New York
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Apr 27, 2012

Shuttle Enterprise Flight To New York

Space shuttle Enterprise, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), is seen prior to taking off for...

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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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