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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: KSC-07-S-00072
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Aug 8, 2007

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The STS-118 astronauts get comfortable in the orbiter while the Closeout Crew makes sure they're secure in their...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00074
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Jul 12, 2009

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The STS-127 astronauts are helped into their seats by NASA's Closeout Crew. Endeavour is set to start a 16-day...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00061
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Mar 11, 2005

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How do the Space Shuttle main engines work? The three Space Shuttle main engines are located on the back end of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2248
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In front of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2172
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Apr 24, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00058
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Mar 4, 2005

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How is the external airlock used for extra vehicular activities? The airlock that we use for going on an extra...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00101
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Oct 23, 2007

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After arriving at Launch Pad 39A, the STS-120 astronauts board space shuttle Discovery and are strapped safely into...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2177
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Apr 24, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a large crane...

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00052
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May 14, 2010

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STS-132: Crew Climbs Aboard Atlantis -- The astronauts take their seats as the shuttle is ready to fly.

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2249
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In front of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7507
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Oct 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00144
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Nov 27, 2009

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The astronauts depart space shuttle Atlantis after landing at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility Runway...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2182
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Apr 24, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00034
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May 31, 2008

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Allard Beutel, NASA news chief at Kennedy Space Center, begins live coverage of the Discovery launch. The STS-124...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00196
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Sep 8, 2006

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The Atlantis crew members leave the Operations and Checkout Building and board NASA's Astrovan for the 20 minute...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7509
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Oct 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00231
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Nov 17, 2006

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Flying T-38 jets, the STS-116 astronauts arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for their final training in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00195
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Sep 8, 2006

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Launch Commentator George Diller opens televised coverage of the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis. Atlantis will fly...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7461
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Oct 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a large crane...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00084
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Jul 15, 2009

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Goodbye and Godspeed - NASA Launch Director Pete Nickolenko wishes the crew a safe and successful flight. Endeavour...

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00053
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May 14, 2010

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STS-132: 'Go' for Atlantis -- Launch director gives crew 'go' for launch.

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00076
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Jul 13, 2009

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NASA Commentator Michael Curie welcomes viewers to the STS-127 mission coverage for July 13, 2009. Endeavour is set...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7460
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Oct 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00071
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Aug 8, 2007

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The STS-118 crew members wave to wellwishers before being transported to the launch pad in NASA's silver Astrovan....

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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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