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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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Apr 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The “pathfinder” aircraft for space shuttle Discovery’s ferry flight arrives at the Shuttle...

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Apr 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Rudder Speed Brake actuator No. 4 is ready for installation on Space Shuttle orbiter...

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NASA image: View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew
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Aug 6, 2005

View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew

S114-E-7255 (6 August 2005) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, this view of the International Space Station...

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Dec 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the mating of upper and lower segments of the...

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Feb 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance (USA) technicians install thermal protection system tiles on...

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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Viewed from Astronaut Rd., Space Shuttle Discovery breaks away from the cocoon of...

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NASA image: Fly-around views of ISS during STS-102
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Mar 29, 2001

Fly-around views of ISS during STS-102

STS102-712-005 (18 March 2001) --- Backdropped against the blackness of space, the International Space Station (ISS)...

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NASA image: View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew
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Aug 6, 2005

View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew

S114-E-7245 (6 August 2005) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s horizon, this full view of...

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NASA image: Nadir side Exterior views of ISS during Approach and Docking Operations for STS-114
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Jul 28, 2005

Nadir side Exterior views of ISS during Approach and Docking Operations for STS-114

S114-E-5659 (28 July 2005) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station was...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2599
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Dec 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the starboard Solid Rocket Booster is being stacked...

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NASA image: Survey of the ISS during flyaround
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Aug 6, 2005

Survey of the ISS during flyaround

S114-E-7284 (6 August 2005) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, this full view of the International Space...

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NASA image: View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew
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Aug 6, 2005

View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew

S114-E-7249 (6 August 2005) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s horizon, this view of the...

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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- As Space Shuttle Discovery clears Launch Pad 39B, the sun peers over the horizon of...

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NASA image: ISS during rendezvous
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Apr 7, 2001

ISS during rendezvous

STS102-326-034 (10 March 2001) --- Backdropped against the blackness of space, the International Space Station (ISS)...

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NASA image: Discovery with MPLM
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Apr 16, 2010

Discovery with MPLM

S131-E-010463 (16 April 2010) --- The docked space shuttle Discovery is featured in this image photographed by an...

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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- As Space Shuttle Discovery clears Launch Pad 39B, the sun peers over the horizon of...

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Feb 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --A United Space Alliance (USA) technician continues processing of Space Shuttle...

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Feb 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance (USA) technicians continue processing of Space Shuttle...

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Apr 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A NASA quality inspector checks the placement of Rudder Speed Brake actuator No. 4 as...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0263
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Feb 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance (USA) technicians continue processing of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: View of the ISS during approach for docking
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Jul 28, 2005

View of the ISS during approach for docking

STS114-304-015 (28 July 2005) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station was...

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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Viewed from Astronaut Rd., Space Shuttle Discovery breaks away from the cocoon of...

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NASA image: View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew
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Aug 6, 2005

View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew

S114-E-7246 (6 August 2005) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s horizon, this full view of...

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NASA image: Survey of the ISS during flyaround
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Aug 6, 2005

Survey of the ISS during flyaround

S114-E-7285 (6 August 2005) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, this full view of the international space...

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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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