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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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Dec 13, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour is towed by a diesel-powered tractor into the Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0518
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Mar 6, 2001

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Towed from the Shuttle Landing Facility, Atlantis heads for the Orbiter Processing Facility (far right). The large...

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Mar 6, 2001

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Towed from the Shuttle Landing Facility, Atlantis heads for the Orbiter Processing Facility (far right). The large...

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Mar 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Atlantis is ready to have the overhead crane removed before transfer to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5144
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Sep 16, 2009

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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – (ED09-0253-84) The tail cone that improves the aerodynamics of the space shuttle...

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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerodynamic tail cone covers space shuttle Endeavour's trio of replica shuttle main...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4022
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Dec 13, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Attached to a diesel-powered tractor, space shuttle Endeavour is towed toward the Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-133
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Mar 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An overhead crane in the mate_demate device at the Shuttle Landing Facility lowers the...

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Jul 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis arrives at the Orbiter Processing Facility from the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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Nov 3, 2000

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In late afternoon, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) rolls down the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility as it...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4023
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Dec 13, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Attached to a diesel-powered tractor, space shuttle Endeavour is towed toward the Orbiter...

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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Employees stand watch as space shuttle Endeavour, fitted with an aerodynamic tail cone, backs...

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Jul 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis is towed into the Orbiter Processing Facility. The orbiter will undergo...

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May 29, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Edwards Air Force Base in California, space shuttle Atlantis is fitted with a tail cone,...

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Jul 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis is towed into the Orbiter Processing Facility, completing its journey from...

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NASA image: KSC01padig133
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Mar 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An overhead crane in the mate/demate device at the Shuttle Landing Facility lowers the...

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Dec 13, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Before dawn, at the Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-138
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Mar 6, 2001

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The orbiter Atlantis makes the turn to the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 after being towed from the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-131
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Mar 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An overhead crane in the mate_demate device at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility lowers...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig079
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Nov 3, 2000

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In late afternoon, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) rolls down the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility as it...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1740
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Mar 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis has been towed to the doors...

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NASA image: KSC00padig080
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Nov 3, 2000

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Catching the glow of the late afternoon sun, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) rolls down the runway at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-134
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Mar 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Atlantis is ready to have the overhead crane removed before transfer to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1738
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Mar 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is towed toward Orbiter...

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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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