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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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Mar 1, 2002

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JSC2002-E-08143 (1 March 2002) --- Astronaut Charles O. Hobaugh, seated at the Spacecraft Communicator (CAPCOM)...

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NASA image: STS-39 Discovery, OV-103, launch is monitored in JSC's Mission Control Center
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Apr 28, 1991

STS-39 Discovery, OV-103, launch is monitored in JSC's Mission Control Center

STS039-S-022 (28 April 1991)--- Two spacecraft communicators at the CAPCOM console monitor the ascent of the Space...

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NASA image: Flight directors at JSC MCC Bldg 30 monitor STS-30 prelaunch activities
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May 4, 1989

Flight directors at JSC MCC Bldg 30 monitor STS-30 prelaunch activities

Only moments away from ignition, Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, and its five member crew are the subjects of...

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NASA image: APOLLO 16 - PRELAUNCH (MCC)
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Apr 16, 1972

APOLLO 16 - PRELAUNCH (MCC)

S72-35188 (16 April 1972) --- Flight director Eugene F. Kranz is seated at his console in the mission operations...

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NASA image: Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.
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Jul 12, 2001

Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.

JSC2001-E-21333 (12 July 2001) --- From a familiar setting in the shuttle flight control room (WFCR)at Houston's...

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NASA image: jsc2002e08142
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Mar 1, 2002

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JSC2002-E-08142 (1 March 2002) --- Ascent flight director John Shannon, seated at the Flight Director console in the...

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NASA image: Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.
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Jul 12, 2001

Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.

JSC2001-E-21326 (12 July 2001) --- Astronaut Mark L. Polansky, STS-104 spacecraft communicator (CAPCOM) for weather...

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NASA image: STS-100 MCC Launch Activities
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Apr 19, 2001

STS-100 MCC Launch Activities

JSC2001-E-12117 (19 April 2001) --- Astronaut Christopher J. (Gus) Loria, at the Spacecraft Communicator (CAPCOM)...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3374
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May 14, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3373
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May 14, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3370
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May 14, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3369
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May 14, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3372
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May 14, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-129 Mission
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Nov 16, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-129 Mission

STS129-S-057 (16 Nov. 2009) --- From left, LeRoy Cain, NASA's deputy manager, Space Shuttle Program; Michael Coats,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6367
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Nov 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Bob Cabana, in the foreground, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, watches the launch of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2884
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Apr 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rooms are being dismantled in the 50-year-old Mission Control Center on the Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1244
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Sep 6, 2000

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The ribbon is cut and the new Checkout and Launch Control System (CLCS) declared operational. Those taking part in...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1245
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Sep 6, 2000

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KSC Director Roy Bridges (center) and guests view the new Checkout and Launch Control System (CLCS) at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2885
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Apr 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Water damage and mold in rooms in the 50-year-old Mission Control Center on the Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2886
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Apr 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Furniture no longer in use is stored in the far room of the 50-year-old Mission Control...

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NASA image: STS-97 ascent team in WFCR
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Nov 20, 2000

STS-97 ascent team in WFCR

JSC2000-07294 (20 November 2000) --- The 40-odd flight controllers assigned to the STS-97 ascent team and some...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1245
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Sep 6, 2000

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KSC Director Roy Bridges (center) and guests view the new Checkout and Launch Control System (CLCS) at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2883
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Apr 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Water damage and mold in rooms in the 50-year-old Mission Control Center on the Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1244
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Sep 6, 2000

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The ribbon is cut and the new Checkout and Launch Control System (CLCS) declared operational. Those taking part in...

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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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