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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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Apr 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, members of the STS-92 crew get a close look...

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Apr 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-92 crew pose in front of the Integrated Truss Structure Z1, an element of the...

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Apr 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-92 Pilot Pamela A. Melroy gets a close...

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Jul 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-92 Commander Brian Duffy arrives at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility to take part in...

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Oct 5, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With the Rotating Service Structure rolled back, Space Shuttle Discovery is revealed...

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Oct 5, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With the Rotating Service Structure rolled back, Space Shuttle Discovery is revealed...

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Oct 5, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With the Rotating Service Structure rolled back, Space Shuttle Discovery is revealed...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1485
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Oct 4, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-92 crew gather outside the gate to Launch Pad 39A where the sign on the gate...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0899
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Jul 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-92 Commander Brian Duffy arrives at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility to take part in...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1494
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Oct 5, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With the Rotating Service Structure rolled back, Space Shuttle Discovery is revealed...

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Oct 4, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-92 crew gather outside the gate to Launch Pad 39A where the sign on the gate...

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Jul 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-92 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata arrives at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility to...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0901
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Jul 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-92 Pilot Pam Melroy arrives at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility to take part in a...

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Jul 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-92 crew line up on the runway at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility...

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Jul 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-92 crew line up on the runway at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility...

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Jul 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-92 Pilot Pam Melroy arrives at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility to take part in a...

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Jul 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-92 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata arrives at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility to...

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Jul 11, 2000

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As part of Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) activities, members of the STS-92 crew check out equipment they will...

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Jul 11, 2000

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Members of the STS-92 crew check out the Integrated Truss Structure Z1, a component of the International Space...

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Jul 11, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, members of the STS-92 crew check out equipment they will be using on the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0907
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Jul 11, 2000

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Members of the STS-92 crew check out the Integrated Truss Structure Z1, a component of the International Space...

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NASA image: ETTF - Apt inserts sample into experiment in Spacehab
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Sep 17, 1996

ETTF - Apt inserts sample into experiment in Spacehab

STS79-E-5018 (17 September 1996) --- Astronaut Jerome (Jay) Apt prepares experiment, a rod-like device for insertion...

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NASA image: Bursch in the Quest Airlock during Expedition Four unpacking and stowage OPS
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Dec 26, 2001

Bursch in the Quest Airlock during Expedition Four unpacking and stowage OPS

ISS004-E-5182 (December 2001) --- Astronaut Daniel W. Bursch, Expedition Four flight engineer, is photographed among...

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NASA image: Sharipov and Chiao pose at the hatch area in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 10
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Nov 23, 2004

Sharipov and Chiao pose at the hatch area in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 10

ISS010-E-18943 (23 November 2004) --- Cosmonaut Salizhan S. Sharipov (left), Expedition 10 flight engineer, and...

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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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