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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: Apollo 6 unmanned space mission launch
Image
Apr 4, 1968

Apollo 6 unmanned space mission launch

S68-27364 (4 April 1968) --- The Apollo 6 (Spacecraft 020/Saturn 502) unmanned space mission was launched from Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0750
Image
Apr 7, 2004

KSC-04pd0750

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As master of ceremonies, Center Director Jim Kennedy opens the event at the KSC...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd-0759
Image
Apr 7, 2004

KSC-04pd-0759

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe yields the podium to Deputy Secretary of the Treasury...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0769
Image
Apr 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From left, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, U.S. Mint Director Henrietta Holsman Fore, Deputy...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0937
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Apr 28, 2001

KSC-01PP-0937

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-104 Mission Specialist Michael Gernhardt...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc582
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Apr 4, 1997

KSC-97pc582

Apollo l1 Commander Neil A. Armstrong and his wife, Carol, were among the many special NASA STS-83 launch guests who...

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NASA image: STS-33 MS Carter on KSC LC Pad 39B 195 ft level with OV-103 in background
Image
Jan 23, 1990

STS-33 MS Carter on KSC LC Pad 39B 195 ft level with OV-103 in background

S90-27594 (November 1989) --- Manley L. "Sonny" Carter Jr., STS-33 mission specialist, wearing a Launch and Entry...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1188
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Aug 22, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC employees chaperone the transfer of the orbiter Discovery from Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0013
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Jan 3, 2002

KSC-02pd0013

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, former President Jimmy Carter (center) gets a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1728
Image
Sep 8, 2004

KSC-04pd1728

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Launch Complex 39 facilities are now visible through the openings left by missing...

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NASA image: Launch of STS-58 Space Shuttle Columbia
Image
Oct 18, 1993

Launch of STS-58 Space Shuttle Columbia

STS058-S-092 (18 Oct 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia, with a crew of seven and a science module aboard, lifts...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0138
Image
Feb 15, 2002

KSC-02pd0138

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - At Launch Pad 39A, (from left) Center Director Roy Bridges Jr., Shuttle Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0609
Image
May 27, 1999

KSC-99pp0609

A ceremony dedicated the KSC Press Site auditorium as the John Holliman Auditorium to honor the correspondent for...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0748
Image
Apr 7, 2004

KSC-04pd0748

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As master of ceremonies, Center Director Jim Kennedy opens the event at the KSC...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd2224
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Sep 26, 2006

KSC-06pd2224

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Operations and Checkout Building, Center Director Jim Kennedy (second from...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0936
Image
Apr 27, 2001

KSC-01pp0936

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After their arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility, the STS-104 crew takes time to...

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NASA image: Food Lab - Technician - MSC
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Apr 9, 1970

Food Lab - Technician - MSC

S70-34853 (11 April 1970) --- The Apollo 13 (Spacecraft 109/Lunar Module 7/Saturn 508) space vehicle is launched...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1431
Image
Dec 16, 1999

KSC-99pp1431

After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure at Launch Pad 39B (left) before dawn, the Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc477
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Apr 13, 1998

KSC-98pc477

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Center Director Roy Bridges greets STS-90 Mission Specialist Kathryn (Kay) Hire...

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NASA image: STS-114 crew at KSC
Image
Jul 26, 2005

STS-114 crew at KSC

STS114-S-007 (26 July 2005) --- The STS-114 crew members, having donned their launch and entry suits, wave at KSC...

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NASA image: jsc2002e08148
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Mar 1, 2002

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JSC2002-E-08148 (1 March 2002) --- Astronaut Mark L. Polansky, seated at the Spacecraft Communicator (CAPCOM)...

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NASA image: KSC-81pc-0190
Image
Mar 19, 1981

KSC-81pc-0190

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pilot Robert Crippen watches intently as a technician adjusts the lens of his space...

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NASA image: Astronaut Gregory prepares for Ellington Field departure with STS-29 crew
Image
Mar 18, 1989

Astronaut Gregory prepares for Ellington Field departure with STS-29 crew

STS029-S-001 (10 March 1989) --- Astronaut Frederick Gregory, STS-33 mission commander, prepares to climb aboard a...

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NASA image: KSC-81pc-0056
Image
Jan 22, 1981

KSC-81pc-0056

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - It's not always birds of a feather which flock together. Here, a flock of white...

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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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