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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: KSC01padig164
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Mar 21, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery approaches touchdown on runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-166
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Mar 21, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In this view, the rear wheels on Space Shuttle Discovery are seen touching down on...

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NASA image: KSC-01pd-1857
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Dec 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Expedition Three crew wave farewell before boarding the plane for Houston. From...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc189
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Jan 21, 1998

KSC-98pc189

Astronaut Stephen Oswald, at left, listens to Ohio Senator John Glenn on the orbiter Columbia's middeck as the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0270
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Mar 12, 2002

KSC-02pp0270

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute opened, orbiter Columbia is silhouetted against the brilliant...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1400
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Sep 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The orbiter Atlantis nears touchdown on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility....

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NASA image: KSC-98pc184
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Jan 20, 1998

KSC-98pc184

Ohio Senator John Glenn spoke with the media shortly after he arrived at Kennedy Space Center's (KSC's) Shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC01pd1846
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Dec 18, 2001

KSC01pd1846

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mikhail Tyurin, a member of the Expedition 3 resident crew on the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc192
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Jan 21, 1998

KSC-98pc192

Ohio Senator John Glenn, at right, sits in the flight deck of the orbiter Columbia as astronaut Stephen Oswald...

KSC
NASA image: KSC01pd1847
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Dec 18, 2001

KSC01pd1847

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Frank Culbertson, commander of the Expedition 3 resident crew on the International...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1846
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Dec 18, 2001

KSC-01PD-1846

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mikhail Tyurin, a member of the Expedition 3 resident crew on the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc193
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Jan 21, 1998

KSC-98pc193

Ohio Senator John Glenn, at left, sits in the flight deck of the orbiter Columbia as astronaut Stephen Oswald...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc185
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Jan 20, 1998

KSC-98pc185

Ohio Senator John Glenn spoke with the media shortly after he arrived at Kennedy Space Center's (KSC's) Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc219
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Jan 22, 1998

KSC-98pc219

Ohio Senator John Glenn, at right, enjoys a tour of the Space Station Processing Facility at Kennedy Space Center....

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NASA image: KSC-98pc218
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Jan 22, 1998

KSC-98pc218

Ohio Senator John Glenn enjoys a tour of the Engineering Development Laboratory at Kennedy Space Center. Senator...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc194
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Jan 21, 1998

KSC-98pc194

Ohio Senator John Glenn sits in the flight deck looking at equipment in the orbiter Columbia at the Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0269
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Mar 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The rising sun blazes from beneath orbiter Columbia as workers prepare the vehicle for...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD0263
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Mar 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Columbia, with its crew of seven, approaches touchdown on Runway 33 of the KSC...

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NASA image: KSC01pd1844
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Dec 18, 2001

KSC01pd1844

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Expedition 3 crew do a group handshake one day after their return to Earth from...

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NASA image: Landing of STS-61 Shuttle Endeavour at Kennedy Space Center
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Dec 13, 1993

Landing of STS-61 Shuttle Endeavour at Kennedy Space Center

STS061-S-071 (13 Dec 1993) --- A rear view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it touches down on the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC01pd1857
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Dec 19, 2001

KSC01pd1857

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Expedition Three crew wave farewell before boarding the plane for Houston. From...

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NASA image: STS-109 landing view
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Mar 12, 2002

STS-109 landing view

STS109-S-016 (12 March 2002)--- The Space Shuttle Columbia, with its crew of seven astronauts on board, approaches...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc195
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Jan 21, 1998

KSC-98pc195

Ohio Senator John Glenn, at left, enjoys a tour of the flight deck in the orbiter Columbia with Astronaut Stephen...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1844
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Dec 18, 2001

KSC-01PD-1844

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Expedition 3 crew do a group handshake one day after their return to Earth from...

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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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