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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 Pegasus barge traverses the locks at Port Canaveral, as it nears the end of its...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the upper regions of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, the...

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Mar 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Towed by the solid rocket booster retrieval ship Freedom Star, the Pegasus barge...

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Mar 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A tow vehicle is connected to the transporter supporting the redesigned external fuel...

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Mar 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Pegasus barge passes under the Roy D. Bridges Bridge in the Banana River, as it...

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Mar 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Freedom Star tows the Pegasus barge to the entrance of Port Canaveral, the last leg...

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Mar 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Off-loading of the redesigned external fuel tank that will launch Space Shuttle...

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Mar 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The redesigned external fuel tank that will launch Space Shuttle Discovery on the next...

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Mar 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, a crane has been attached to...

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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA spokesmen prepare to answer questions from news media representatives gathered in...

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Mar 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Freedom Star tows the Pegasus barge through Port Canaveral, the last leg of its...

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Mar 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, the newly delivered external...

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Mar 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, the newly delivered external...

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Mar 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - One of the two space shuttle launch pads in Launch Complex 39 is visible behind the...

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Mar 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From the upper regions of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, the...

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Mar 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians monitor the redesigned external fuel tank that will launch Space Shuttle...

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Mar 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The redesigned external fuel tank that will launch Space Shuttle Discovery on the next...

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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Excitement builds among the news media gathered in the NASA Newsroom the night before...

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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - News media representatives arrive in the NASA Newsroom to cover the launch of Space...

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May 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With the Closeout Crew looking on in the White Room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-114 Mission...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar,  Jim Delie (left) and Don Eitel select from the shelves wrapped pieces of debris to be packed into storage boxes.  About 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.  An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris.
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Jim Delie (left) and Don Eitel select from the shelves wrapped pieces of debris to be packed into storage boxes. About 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds. An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Jim Delie (left) and Don Eitel select from the shelves...

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Jun 30, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 39B, STS-114 Mission Specialists Stephen Robinson (left) and Andrew...

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May 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 crew members take part in a mock countdown as pre-launch training included in...

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May 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the mock countdown on Launch Pad 39B, STS-114 Mission Specialists Wendy...

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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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