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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-99pp0539
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May 16, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside High Bay 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) Mike Sestile, with United...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1329
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Jul 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew eagerly walks to the Astrovan for the ride to Launch Pad 39B and...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1151
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Near the turn basin at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, a helicopter passes Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0558
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May 18, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-93 stack of solid rocket boosters and external tank nears the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-026
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Jan 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis (background, right) approaches the doors of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0199
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the STS-122 mission crew members stride out of the...

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Oct 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-113 and Expedition 6 crews exit the Operations and Checkout Building on their...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc1338
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Sep 4, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its rotating service structure (RSS) rotated back, the Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1132
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the early morning hours, the Crawler_Transporter moves under Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3465
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Nov 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker at the railroad yard at NASA's Kennedy Space Center secures the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4648
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Sep 13, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a left-side main separation bolt attaches the...

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NASA image: State of NASA
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Jun 2, 2021

State of NASA

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson is welcomed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide,...

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Aug 19, 2005

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COMMENTATOR: And Discovery now on take off roll, atop a 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, just about to begin the first...

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Feb 7, 2008

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STS122-S-006 (7 Feb. 2008) --- After suiting up, the STS-122 crewmembers exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: SWOT Secured for Transport in C-17 Aircraft
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Nov 14, 2022

SWOT Secured for Transport in C-17 Aircraft

On June 27, 2021, teams from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California and the March Air Reserve Base...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3466
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Nov 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the railroad yard at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers release the crane from...

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NASA image: Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container
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Dec 10, 2014

Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container

Just before sunset, the Orion crew module is being moved by crane from its crew module recovery cradle and will be...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4645
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Sep 13, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery is attached to its...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1173
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a Mobile Launcher Platform, rolls into high bay 1 in the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1667
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Nov 8, 2000

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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- Viewed from the side, orbiter Discovery, with its seven-member crew, touches down...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0556
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May 18, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-93 stack of solid rocket boosters and external tank moves toward the Vehicle...

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NASA image: STS117-S-007
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Jun 8, 2007

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STS117-S-007 (8 June 2007) --- After suiting up, the STS-117 crewmembers exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3467
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Nov 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the railroad yard at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers release the crane from...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3019
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May 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is...

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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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