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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: KSC-05pd-0071
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Jan 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0071

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Twin Solid Rocket Boosters are stacked on a Mobile Launcher Platform inside the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Orbital sunrise / sunset during mission STS-98
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Feb 7, 2001

Orbital sunrise / sunset during mission STS-98

STS098-333-0007 (7-20 February 2001) --- A "sunburst" at Earth's limb caught the attention of one of the...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1970

Early Program Development

In this artist's concept from 1970, propulsion concepts such as the Nuclear Shuttle and Space Tug are shown in...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0072
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Jan 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0072

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From high inside the Vehicle Assembly Building are seen twin Solid Rocket Boosters...

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NASA image: PAD mounted between Node 1 and PMA 1
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Feb 7, 2001

PAD mounted between Node 1 and PMA 1

STS098-340-004 (7-20 February 2001) --- During one of the three STS-98 sessions of extravehicular activity (EVA),...

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NASA image: MS Ivins on flight deck
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Feb 7, 2001

MS Ivins on flight deck

STS098-351-0013 (7-20 February 2001) --- Astronaut Marsha S. Ivins, mission specialist, spent a great deal of time...

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NASA image: Crew Exercise on Shuttle Discovery
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Mar 17, 2009

Crew Exercise on Shuttle Discovery

S119-E-006372 (17 March 2009) --- Astronaut Steve Swanson, STS-119 mission specialist, exercises on the middeck of...

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NASA image: Crew Exercise on Shuttle Discovery
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Mar 17, 2009

Crew Exercise on Shuttle Discovery

S119-E-006374 (17 March 2009) --- Astronaut Joseph Acaba, STS-119 mission specialist, exercises on the middeck of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery Launch
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May 31, 2008

Space Shuttle Discovery Launch

NASA Administrator, Michael Griffin watches the launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-124) from the Launch...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 15, 1978

Space Shuttle Project

The Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise is transported via road across Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) for later Mated...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 7, 1988

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-28 insignia was designed by the astronaut crew, who said it portrays the pride the American people have in...

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NASA image: USA SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR
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Feb 22, 2008

USA SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR

An osprey with a sea trout in its claws gets ready to fly in the Kennedy Space Center area, Cape Canaveral, Florida,...

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NASA image: USA SHUTTLE ATLANTIS ROLLOUT
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Jun 1, 2011

USA SHUTTLE ATLANTIS ROLLOUT

Space Shuttle Atlantis viewed from the Mobil Launch Platform (MLP) during it's final rollout to Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

In this photograph the SATCOM KU-2 satellite attached to a Payload Assist Module-D (PAM-D) is being released from...

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NASA image: USA SHUTTLE ATLANTIS ROLLOUT
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May 31, 2011

USA SHUTTLE ATLANTIS ROLLOUT

Shuttle Atlantis viewed from the Mobil Launch Platform (MLP) departs the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) during it's...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Aug 6, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

This Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis (STS-46) onboard photo is a close-up view of the Tethered Satellite System...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis Move
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Nov 2, 2012

Space Shuttle Atlantis Move

Onlookers watch as space shuttle Atlantis rolls to its new home at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, early...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 18, 1995

Space Shuttle Project

The Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-67) lands at Edwards Air Force Base in southern California after successfully...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Apr 21, 1978

Space Shuttle Project

This is an interior ground level view of the Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise being lowered for mating to External Tank...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Sep 12, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

A smooth countdown culminated in a picture-perfect launch as the Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-47) climbed skyward...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 15, 1978

Space Shuttle Project

In this view looking northwest over the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), the Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise is seen...

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NASA image: USA SHUTTLE ATLANTIS ROLLOUT
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Jun 1, 2011

USA SHUTTLE ATLANTIS ROLLOUT

Kennedy Space Center Director Charley Bolden laughs at a story being told to him by STS-135 crew Commander Chris...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 1, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

The Space Shuttle Discovery en route to Earth orbit for NASA's 51-A mission is reminiscent of a soaring Eagle. The...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Sep 12, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

A smooth countdown culminated in a picture-perfect launch as the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour (STS-47) climbed...

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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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