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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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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The crew members of mission STS-116 are suiting up for a second launch attempt at 8:47...

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Nov 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 crew...

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Nov 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Mission Specialist Joan Higginbotham is greeted by Kennedy Space Center Deputy...

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Nov 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-116 Mission Specialist Joan...

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Dec 3, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, members of the STS-116 crew address media...

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Nov 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the White Room on Launch Pad 39B, the STS-116 crew members are told what to expect...

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Dec 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The crew members of mission STS-116 are suiting up for launch at 9:35 p.m. EST from...

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Nov 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-116 Pilot William Oefelein poses...

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Dec 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 crew walks to the Astrovan for the drive to Launch Pad 39B. From left are...

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Nov 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 crew members are heading into the Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad...

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Nov 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-116 Mission Specialist Nicholas...

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Feb 18, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Apollo 14 astronaut Stuart Roosa's family recently was presented with the NASA...

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Oct 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-116 crew members get a close look at the...

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NASA image: Lucy Engineering Briefing
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Oct 14, 2021

Lucy Engineering Briefing

Joan Salute, Planetary Science Division associate director, Flight Programs, NASA HQ, is introduced during an...

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Dec 3, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, members of the STS-116 crew address media...

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Nov 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Mission Specialist Joan Higginbotham (right) is greeted by Shuttle Launch...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The crew members of mission STS-116 are suiting up for a second launch attempt at 8:47...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The crew members of mission STS-116 are suiting up for a second launch attempt at 8:47...

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Nov 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 crew gets instructions on use of the M-113 armored personnel carrier from...

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Nov 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 crew pauses for the media at the Shuttle Landing Facility after their...

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Nov 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 crew pause in their prelaunch activities to talk to the media at Launch...

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Nov 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Mission Specialists Sunita Williams (left) and Joan Higginbotham listen to...

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NASA image: STS-116 crew exits Operations and Checkout Building
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Dec 9, 2006

STS-116 crew exits Operations and Checkout Building

STS116-S-005 (9 Dec. 2006) --- After suiting up, the STS-116 crewmembers exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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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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