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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew stands for a photo in front of the Vehicle Assembly Building after a...

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Jun 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Some of the STS-121 crew practices getting into a slidewire basket on Launch Pad 39B...

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NASA image: Onboard portrait of the STS-59 crew
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Apr 13, 1994

Onboard portrait of the STS-59 crew

STS059-44-004 (9-20 April 1994) --- This middeck scene aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour caught all six STS-59 crew...

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Jun 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Some of the STS-121 crew practices getting into a slidewire basket on Launch Pad 39B....

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0280
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Feb 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew stands for a photo in front of the Vehicle Assembly Building after a...

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Jun 27, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After their arrival at KSC to prepare for launch on July 1, the STS-121 crew greets the...

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NASA image: Liftoff of STS-59 Shuttle Endeavour
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Apr 9, 1994

Liftoff of STS-59 Shuttle Endeavour

STS059-S-066 (9 April 1994) --- The liftoff of the Space Shuttle Endeavour is backdropped against clouds at the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1101
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Jun 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew concludes emergency egress practice from Launch Pad 39B with a photo...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1083
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Jun 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The suited STS-121 crew members stride out of the Operations and Checkout Building on...

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Nov 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Mission Commander Eileen Collins (left) is greeted at the entrance to the V.A....

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NASA image: STS-114 Homecoming Ceremony
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Aug 10, 2005

STS-114 Homecoming Ceremony

JSC2005-E-33327 (10 August 2005) --- The STS-114 crewmembers wave to a crowd on hand at Ellington Field’s...

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NASA image: STS-114 Homecoming Ceremony
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Aug 10, 2005

STS-114 Homecoming Ceremony

JSC2005-E-33356 (10 August 2005) --- U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R.-Texas) speaks to a crowd on hand at...

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Jun 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The suited STS-121 crew members walk to the bus that will take them to Launch Pad 39B...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Family Photo Op
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Nov 20, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Family Photo Op

Associate Administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate Thomas Zurbuchen speaks to family members of Dr....

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Family Photo Op
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Nov 20, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Family Photo Op

Associate Administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate Thomas Zurbuchen, far left, greets family members of...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc250
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Jan 31, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Endeavour touches down on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle...

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Jan 31, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Endeavour touches down on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle...

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Jan 31, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Endeavour touches down on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle...

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Jan 31, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-89 Mission Specialist Bonnie Dunbar, Ph.D., at left, discusses the mission with...

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NASA image: STS-89 and Mir 24 crewmembers pose on Base Block
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Mar 4, 1998

STS-89 and Mir 24 crewmembers pose on Base Block

S89-E-5304 (26 Jan 1998) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows the STS-89 and Mir-24 crews posing for...

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Jan 31, 1998

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The Space Shuttle orbiter Endeavour touches down on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) to complete...

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NASA image: STS-89 landing views
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Apr 22, 1998

STS-89 landing views

STS089-S-016 (31 Jan. 1998) --- The space shuttle Endeavour is just about to touch down on Runway 15 of the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-pasts89-1
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Jan 31, 1998

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The Space Shuttle orbiter Endeavour touches down on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) to complete...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc253
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Jan 31, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Endeavour touches down on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle...

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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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