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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. - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities on Launch Pad 39A, members of...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-127 Commander Mark Polansky...

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Nov 9, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-108 Pilot Mark E. Kelly undergoes suit and pre-pack fit check prior to taking part...

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Jan 5, 2001

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In the White Room, STS-98 Pilot Mark Polansky gets help with his launch and entry suit before entering Atlantis for...

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STS-106 Commander Terrence W. Wilcutt grins after landing at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet...

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Members of the STS-90 crew participate in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at KSC's Launch...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside space shuttle Discovery, STS-120 Mission Specialists Doug Wheelock and...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Some of the STS-121 crew practices getting into a slidewire basket on Launch Pad 39B...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-110 Mission Specialists Steven L. Smith (left) and Jerry L. Ross (right) get ready...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside space shuttle Discovery, STS-120 Pilot George Zamka is ready for the simulated...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-115 Commander Brent Jett introduces his crew to waiting media at KSC's Shuttle...

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During pre-pack and fit check on his launch and entry suit, STS-92 Commander Brian Duffy adjusts his helmet. Duffy...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-125 mission specialist John Grunsfeld arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Waving from the slidewire basket on the launch pad are (left to right) STS-107 Pilot...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Mission Specialist Joan Higginbotham has donned her complete launch suit to...

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Oct 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-113 Mission Specialist John Herrington (left) and cosmonaut Nikolai Budarin...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Mission Specialist Lisa Nowak prepares to leap from the slidewire basket during...

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STS-98 Mission Specialist Robert Curbeam (right) takes a turn driving an M-113 armored carrier, part of emergency...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Mission Specialist Sunita Williams checks the fit of her launch suit, part of...

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STS-102 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas answers a question from the media during an interview session at the...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Pilot Charlie Hobaugh's launch and entry suit is monitored after his suitup...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Mission Specialist Stephanie Wilson has her helmet adjusted during fitting of...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Some of the STS-121 crew practices getting into a slidewire basket on Launch Pad 39B....

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Seated in space shuttle Discovery on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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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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