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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: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 24, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

The Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-45) roars into space in this photo showing a close-up of the Solid Rocket Boosters...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 14, 1978

Space Shuttle Project

The Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise is off-loaded at Redstone Arsenal Airfield for later Mated Vertical Ground Vibration...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1447
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121 on July 4, images...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0681
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Mar 14, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Atlantis is lowered toward the floor of the transfer aisle in the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0729
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Apr 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, the external tank designated for Space...

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NASA image: KSC01padig226
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May 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Vehicle Assembly Building high bay 1, the orbiter Atlantis is being lowered into...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Apr 21, 1978

Space Shuttle Project

The Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise is lowered into the Dynamic Test Stand for Mated Vertical Ground Vibration tests...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0679
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Mar 14, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis is lifted up and away from the orange external tank after demating. The...

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NASA image: KSC01padig160
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Mar 17, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour arrives in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building. In the VAB,...

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NASA image: Touring the Michoud Assembly Facility
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Aug 6, 2015

Touring the Michoud Assembly Facility

Visitors at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans see the historic model room, the space shuttle external...

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NASA image: Touring the Michoud Assembly Facility
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Aug 6, 2015

Touring the Michoud Assembly Facility

Visitors at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans see the historic model room, the space shuttle external...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0535
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Mar 17, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour rolls toward the Vehicle Assembly Building for stacking with its solid...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0725
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Apr 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the external tank designated for Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-222
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May 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This closeup shows the workers, standing on lifts, who are checking the bolts on the...

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NASA image: STS-51 preparation: ACTS, ORFEUS, Discovery in VAB
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May 4, 1993

STS-51 preparation: ACTS, ORFEUS, Discovery in VAB

S93-38577 (1 June 1993) --- The orbiter Discovery is rolled into the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) for mating with...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 14, 1978

Space Shuttle Project

The Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise is off-loaded at Redstone Arsenal Airfield for later Mated Vertical Ground Vibration...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-07pd0581
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Mar 7, 2007

KSC-07pd0581

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, technicians work around the attach point for...

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NASA image: Discovery LOX
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Nov 11, 2003

Discovery LOX

In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers prepare to install the liquid oxygen feedline for the 17-inch disconnect...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 4, 1978

Space Shuttle Project

The Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise inside of Marshall Space Flight Center's Dynamic Test Stand for Mated Vertical Ground...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0728
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Apr 24, 2006

KSC-06pd0728

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, the external tank designated for Space...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 4, 1978

Space Shuttle Project

The Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise is being installed into liftoff configuration at Marshall Space Flight Center's...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-1043
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May 30, 2001

KSC-01PP-1043

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, the orbiter Atlantis is...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0680
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Mar 14, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Atlantis is lowered toward the floor of the transfer aisle in the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00007
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Feb 7, 2008

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Space shuttle Atlantis Atlantis reaches orbit and the external tank is jettisoned. The crew members of mission...

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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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