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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: Space Shuttle Atlantis Move
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Nov 2, 2012

Space Shuttle Atlantis Move

Karol Bobko, who commanded STS-51, the first flight of space shuttle Atlantis, background, speaks at the signing...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 14, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-32 patch, designed by the five crewmembers for the scheduled December 1989 space mission, depicts the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5766
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Dec 2, 2010

KSC-2010-5766

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The orbiter access arm extends toward the White Room on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: s84-27204
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Mar 7, 2013

s84-27204

S84-27204 (3-11 Feb 1984) --- Astronaut Ronald E. McNair, STS 41-B mission specialist, prepares to assemble meal...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1508
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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the ice team review final details before heading to Launch Pad 39B and their...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1506
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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The closeout crew is getting ready for their part in the launch of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: SIMUATION (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - STS-23/51D - JSC
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Apr 16, 1985

SIMUATION (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - STS-23/51D - JSC

S85-30878 (15 April 1985) --- Astronaut Jerry L. Ross, left, and Astronaut candidate Mark C. Lee rehearse the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1496
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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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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1479
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Jul 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Return to...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1481
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Jul 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Return to...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1541
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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery remains on the launch pad at 3:51 p.m. EDT, the scheduled time...

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NASA image: View of ISS taken during the STS-129 Approach
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Nov 18, 2009

View of ISS taken during the STS-129 Approach

S129-E-006396 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured...

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NASA image: Parazynski reviews a checklist on the middeck
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Oct 30, 1998

Parazynski reviews a checklist on the middeck

STS095-E-5176 (30 Oct. 1998) --- Astronaut Scott E. Parazynski (left), STS-95 mission specialist, checks a note...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1518
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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, Return to Flight...

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NASA image: LANDING - STS-28/51J - DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH FACILITY (DFRF), CA
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Oct 8, 1985

LANDING - STS-28/51J - DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH FACILITY (DFRF), CA

S85-41802 (7 Sept 1985) --- Wheels of the Space Shuttle Atlantis touch down on the dry lakebed at Edwards Air Force...

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Jul 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Return to...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0631
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Apr 24, 1990

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Discovery soars into the morning skies above Florida, carying a crew...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1534
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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Against a sunrise-painted sky at NASA Kennedy Space Center, co-anchor on CNN’s American...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Atlantis approaching the ISS
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Nov 18, 2009

View of the Shuttle Atlantis approaching the ISS

ISS021-E-029809 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, Space Shuttle Atlantis is featured...

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NASA image: CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51L - JSC
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Sep 19, 1985

CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51L - JSC

S85-40509 (23 Sept. 1985) --- Two women representing the Teacher-in-Space project undergo training in preparation...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Atlantis approaching the ISS
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Nov 18, 2009

View of the Shuttle Atlantis approaching the ISS

ISS021-E-030517 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, Space Shuttle Atlantis is featured...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Atlantis approaching the ISS
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Nov 18, 2009

View of the Shuttle Atlantis approaching the ISS

ISS021-E-029822 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, Space Shuttle Atlantis is featured...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1519
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Jul 13, 2005

KSC-05pd-1519

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Return to...

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NASA image: View of ISS taken during the STS-129 Approach
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Nov 18, 2009

View of ISS taken during the STS-129 Approach

S129-E-006405 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured...

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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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