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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: Apollo XII - POTENTIAL LUNAR LANDING SITE - SEA OF STORMS
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Oct 13, 1969

Apollo XII - POTENTIAL LUNAR LANDING SITE - SEA OF STORMS

S69-54553 (October 1969) --- If the Apollo 12 launch is postponed until Nov. 16, 1969, the lunar landing will be...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7207
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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Payload canister #1 arrives outside the Reutilization, Recycling and Marketing Facility on...

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NASA image: KSC00padig041
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery hurtles into the night sky, trailing a tail of fire from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7204
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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, payload canister #1 is reflected in the water...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1556
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Framed in angle of two tree branches, Space Shuttle Discovery appears to rise out of...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1771
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Nov 20, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Mission Specialist John B. Herrington (left) and Pilot Paul Lockhart shake...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4244
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Jul 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla.,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1557
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery roars through the sky trailing fire and blue mach diamonds...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4238
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Jul 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery rolls out of Orbiter Processing Facility 3 to the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1552
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery seems to burst forth from a pillow of smoke as it lifts off...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1798
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Nov 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- - STS-113 Mission Specialist John Herrington smiles as he finishes suiting up for a...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1564
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Oct 11, 2000

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STS-92 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata of Japan gets a final check of his launch and entry suit in the White Room...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1769
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Nov 20, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Mission Specialist John B. Herrington smiles for the camera upon his arrival...

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NASA image: KSC00padig042
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery rises above the lighting mast on the Fixed Service Structure...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7210
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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Cranes lift payload canister #1 from the transporter that delivered it to the Reutilization,...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1797
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Nov 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-113 Pilot Paul Lockhart salutes as he finishes suiting up for a second launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4237
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Jul 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery begins its move from Orbiter Processing Facility 3 to the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4239
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Jul 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery rolls from Orbiter Processing Facility 3 to the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC01pd1796
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- New York Police Department Detective Michael Jermyn (center) is thanked for...

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Nov 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Expedition 6 flight engineer Nikolai Budarin is stoic as he suits up for a second...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7211
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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Cranes lower payload canister #1 to the ground outside the Reutilization, Recycling and...

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NASA image: STS-49 Landing at Edwards with First Drag Chute Landing
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May 16, 1992

STS-49 Landing at Edwards with First Drag Chute Landing

The Space Shuttle Endeavour concludes mission STS-49 at NASA's Ames-Dryden Flight Research Facility (later...

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NASA image: STS-49 Landing at Edwards with First Drag Chute Landing
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May 16, 1992

STS-49 Landing at Edwards with First Drag Chute Landing

The Space Shuttle Endeavour concludes mission STS-49 at NASA's Ames-Dryden Flight Research Facility (later...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig039
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Oct 11, 2000

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The STS-92 crew eagerly walk out of the Operations and Checkout Building for the second time for their trip to...

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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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