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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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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Shuttle Launch Director Michael Leinbach, left, STS-124 Assistant Launch Director Ed...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery waits in the Vehicle Assembly Building for an early morning...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With a blue-gray bank of clouds and the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop, the morning sun...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery waits in the Vehicle Assembly Building for an early morning...

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MS. STILSON: Okay. The next question is from Jennifer in Green Bay. Why was the Space Shuttle Discovery chosen...

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Space Shuttle Discovery roared into space and successfully completed a...

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Sellers holds up a bundle of tangled audio cables during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-07791 (15 July 2006) --- Astronaut Piers J. Sellers, STS-121 mission specialist, works with cables on the...

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Now on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: It Takes Two. An important, second test on Space Shuttle Discovery's...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery begins rolling into the fog that shrouds Kennedy Space Center....

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery begins rolling into the fog that shrouds Kennedy Space Center....

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, a technician observes as the hatch closes on...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians observe as the hatch begins to...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A United Space Alliance technician monitors Rudder Speed Brake actuator No. 4 as it is...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - United Space Alliance technicians verify the alignment of Rudder Speed Brake actuator...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, a technician makes final preparations for...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - United Space Alliance technicians start the lift of Rudder Speed Brake actuator No. 4...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers prepare to close the hatch on the...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - United Space Alliance technicians check out Rudder Speed Brake actuator No. 4 before...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A United Space Alliance technician monitors the placement of Rudder Speed Brake...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery is towed along the access road to the Shuttle Landing Facility, or...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A T-38 jet taxis onto the apron of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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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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