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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-2011-4704
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Jun 21, 2011

KSC-2011-4704

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engine No. 1, one of three space shuttle main engines, was removed from shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4444
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Aug 14, 2012

KSC-2012-4444

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparations are underway to load a twin set of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4446
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Aug 14, 2012

KSC-2012-4446

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a twin set of space shuttle solid rocket boosters...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2564
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Dec 10, 2004

KSC-04pd-2564

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In a Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) high bay, an aft center segment of a Solid Rocket...

KSC
NASA image: STS-92 - Orbiter in Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at sunrise with Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) in background
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Oct 29, 2000

STS-92 - Orbiter in Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at sunrise with Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) in background

The early-morning Sun provides a golden backdrop to the Space Shuttle Discovery encased in the Mate-Demate Device...

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NASA image: STS-92 - Orbiter in Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at sunrise with Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) in background
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Oct 29, 2000

STS-92 - Orbiter in Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at sunrise with Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) in background

The early-morning Sun bathes the Space Shuttle Discovery in hues of purple, pink and gold as it is encased in the...

AFRC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 15, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

On the 500th arniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World, replicas of his three ships sailed...

MSFC
NASA image: Model - Shuttle General
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Dec 18, 1969

Model - Shuttle General

S69-64137 (1969) --- Maxime A. Faget, Director of Engineering and Development, Manned Spacecraft Center, Houston,...

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NASA image: Stott in Shuttle Airlock
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Aug 30, 2009

Stott in Shuttle Airlock

S128-E-006862 (30 Aug. 2009) --- Astronaut Nicole Stott, STS-128 mission specialist, floats through a hatch on the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jan 18, 1978

Space Shuttle Project

Pictured is an early testing of the Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) at the Thiokol facility in Utah. The SRMs later became...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 4, 1994

Space Shuttle Project

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-62) Mission commander John H. Casper (right) and Mission specialist Charles...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Apr 8, 1993

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-56) Mission Specialist 3 (MS3) Ellen Ochoa handles a 35mm camera on the aft flight deck...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 28, 1990

Space Shuttle Projects

Designed by the crewmembers assigned to the mission, the STS-35 crew patch symbolizes the Space Shuttle flying above...

MSFC
NASA image: Model - Shuttle General
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Dec 18, 1969

Model - Shuttle General

S69-64132 (1969) --- Maxime A. Faget, Director of Engineering and Development, Manned Spacecraft Center, Houston,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Dec 16, 1996

Space Shuttle Project

A NASA scientist displays Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) turbine component which underwent air flow tests at...

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NASA image: Archambault near Shuttle Airlock
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Mar 18, 2009

Archambault near Shuttle Airlock

ISS018-E-040984 (18 March 2009) --- Astronaut Lee Archambault, STS-119 commander, is pictured on the middeck of...

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NASA image: Shuttle Airlock Undocking Preparation
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Mar 25, 2009

Shuttle Airlock Undocking Preparation

S119-E-008177 (25 March 2009) --- Astronaut Lee Archambault, STS-119 commander, works in a hatch between Space...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 15, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

On the 500th arniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World, replicas of his three ships sailed...

MSFC
NASA image: View of Docked Shuttle Endeavour
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May 27, 2011

View of Docked Shuttle Endeavour

ISS028-E-005945 (27 May 2011) --- The aft section of the docked space shuttle Endeavour (STS-134) is featured in...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 21, 1978

Space Shuttle Projects

Shown here is the Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise being erected, just prior to installation into the Marshall Space...

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NASA image: Roll-out of Shuttle Columbia
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Nov 26, 1986

Roll-out of Shuttle Columbia

S86-41692 (October 1982) --- Space shuttle orbiter Columbia on pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) where it is...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 15, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

On the 500th arniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World, replicas of his three ships sailed...

MSFC
NASA image: Wilson at Shuttle Airlock Window
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Apr 6, 2010

Wilson at Shuttle Airlock Window

S131-E-007145 (6 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson, STS-131 mission specialist, is pictured near a...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 15, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

On the 500th arniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World, replicas of his three ships sailed...

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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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