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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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Mar 15, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After being uncrated in the Space Station Processing Facility, the SPACEHAB Double...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0367
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Apr 1, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-101 crew members take part in a bench review at the SPACEHAB Facility as part of...

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Apr 6, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- During a break in their Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), the STS-101 crew...

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Apr 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration (TCDT) activities, the STS-101 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-1492
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Aug 22, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Following the landing of mission STS-105, Pilot Frederick 'Rick' Sturckow (left) and...

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Jan 22, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39A, STS-82 crew members pose for a group photo outside the entrance to...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0027
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Jan 12, 2000

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At SPACEHAB, in Cape Canaveral, the STS-101 crew look over the SPACEHAB Double Module, part of the payload for their...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0481
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Apr 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration (TCDT) activities, the STS-101 crew...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0353
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Mar 15, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After being uncrated in the Space Station Processing Facility, the SPACEHAB Double...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Atlas V Second Stage Centaur Transport from DOC to VIF
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Jul 13, 2017

TDRS-M Atlas V Second Stage Centaur Transport from DOC to VIF

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V Centaur upper stage is on its wat to the Vertical Integration Facility at Space...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Atlas V Second Stage Centaur Transport from DOC to VIF
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Jul 13, 2017

TDRS-M Atlas V Second Stage Centaur Transport from DOC to VIF

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V Centaur upper stage is on its wat to the Vertical Integration Facility at Space...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Atlas V Second Stage Centaur Transport from DOC to VIF
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Jul 13, 2017

TDRS-M Atlas V Second Stage Centaur Transport from DOC to VIF

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V Centaur upper stage is on its wat to the Vertical Integration Facility at Space...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0680
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May 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its drag chute billowing behind, Space Shuttle Atlantis is silhouetted against...

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Apr 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a break in Terminal Countdown Demonstration (TCDT) activities, the STS-101 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig025
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May 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Glowing in the lights from Runway 15, Space Shuttle Atlantis nears touchdown at KSC’s...

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Apr 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-101 Mission Specialist Mary Ellen Weber takes her seat inside Space Shuttle...

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May 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Landing lights illuminate the night sky as Space Shuttle Atlantis approaches touchdown...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0460
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Apr 7, 2000

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The STS-101 crew wave at onlookers as they walk from the Operations and Checkout Building to the Astrovan, which...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0646
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May 19, 2000

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The STS-101 crew wave and smile at onlookers as they head to the Astrovan for the trip to Launch Pad 39A and the...

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NASA image: Happy Back to the Future Day
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Sep 23, 2015

Happy Back to the Future Day

You might see a DeLorean zipping around Greenbelt, Maryland, on Oct. 21, 2015, the day Marty McFly and Doc Brown...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP1499
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Aug 23, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Commander Scott "Doc" Horowitz (center) and his family prepare to board a...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig026
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May 29, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis seems to capture the spotlight as it nears Runway 15 at KSC’s...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0456
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Apr 6, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at Launch Pad 39A, the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0456
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Apr 6, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at Launch Pad 39A, the...

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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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