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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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May 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery is revealed after rollback of the Rotating...

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Jul 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stephanie Stilson (second from right), NASA Vehicle Manager, briefs the media attending...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1665
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Feb 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In high bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the Ares I-X...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4684
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Dec 3, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On the third day of preparations for recovery of Orion after its splashdown in the Pacific...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4327
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Jul 31, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-127 crew members take part in a news...

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Dec 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance technician Dell Chapman applies the glue (red) known as RTV, or...

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Oct 26, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians at the Space Station Processing Facility lower a Thermal Protection System...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1147
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, resting on the Mobile Launcher Platform atop the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0491
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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery rolls over to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), marking a...

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Mar 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Atlantis is towed to the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 along the tow-way....

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Landing Preparations
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Mar 28, 2022

Expedition 66 Landing Preparations

NASA ISS Program Manager Joel Montalbano and NASA Director for Human Space Flight Programs, Russia, Tricia Mack are...

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Jan 6, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden spoke to members of the news media before looking over the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1131
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the early morning hours, the Crawler_Transporter inches its way toward Space Shuttle...

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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dwarfing the accompanying vehicles, Space Shuttle Discovery, resting on the Mobile...

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May 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery is revealed after rollback of the Rotating...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0178
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Jan 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - New shoes adorn the Crawler Transporter that will move Space Shuttle Discovery to the...

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NASA image: Expedition 12 landing operations
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Apr 9, 2006

Expedition 12 landing operations

JSC2006-E-13228 (9 April 2006) --- Astronaut William S. McArthur, Jr., NASA Expedition 12 commander and...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2195
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Oct 26, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians at the Space Station Processing Facility prepare to lift and move a Thermal...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Launch
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Apr 18, 2004

Expedition 9 Launch

The The Soyuz TMA-4 vehicle blasts off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Monday, April 19, 2004 carrying...

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Feb 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In high bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers lift...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1166
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a Mobile Launcher Platform, nears the opening to high bay...

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Oct 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Commander Pamela Melroy exits the Shuttle Training Aircraft after arrival at...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0493
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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery rolls into the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), marking a major...

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Jul 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stephanie Stilson (left), NASA Vehicle Manager, briefs the media attending an...

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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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