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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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Jul 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, the nose of the orbiter Atlantis is...

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Aug 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sitting on top of the mobile launcher platform, Space Shuttle Atlantis begins rolling...

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Aug 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sitting on top of the mobile launcher platform, Space Shuttle Atlantis rolls out to...

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Jul 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, workers are ready to move a main bus...

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Jan 14, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Before dawn, space shuttle Discovery, atop the mobile launcher platform, makes the slow...

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Jul 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, external tank No. 118 has been lowered...

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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Billows of smoke surround the mobile launcher platform on Launch Pad 39A as Space...

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Jan 29, 2020

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iss061e148579 (1/29/2020) --- A view taken from the Cupola Module aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of...

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Jan 14, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery, atop the mobile launcher platform and crawler-transporter,...

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NASA image: Russian EVA 35
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Aug 22, 2013

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ISS036-E-035177 (22 Aug. 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin, Expedition 36 flight engineer, attired in a...

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Aug 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A, Discovery’s payload bay doors close on the payloads inside. On the...

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Jul 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, external tank No. 118 is lowered...

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Feb 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As Space Shuttle Atlantis, atop the mobile launcher platform and crawler-transporter,...

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Jul 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, Atlantis' external tank and solid...

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Jul 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, a crane lowers the main bus switching unit...

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Aug 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A, workers check out the loading of the payloads into Discovery’s...

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Jul 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In this closeup, workers can be seen installing a large crane around Atlantis to raise...

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Jan 29, 2020

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iss061e148580 (1/29/2020) --- A view taken from the Cupola Module aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of...

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Jul 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, a United Space Alliance worker attaches...

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Feb 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis, atop the mobile launcher platform and crawler-transporter,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1122
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Jan 14, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space Space shuttle Discovery, atop the mobile launcher platform, makes the slow 3.4-mile...

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Jan 29, 2020

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iss061e148283 (1/29/2020) --- A view taken from the Cupola Module aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of...

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Jul 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers are securing the sling...

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NASA image: iss061e148634
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Jan 29, 2020

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iss061e148634 (1/29/2020) --- A view taken from the Cupola Module aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of...

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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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