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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-05pd2381
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Nov 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Jim Kennedy (far left) and STS-114 Mission Commander Eileen Collins...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1431
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Oct 28, 1998

KSC-98pc1431

After its Rotational Service Structure is rolled back, the Space Shuttle Discovery awaits the dawn of day on its...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0753
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Apr 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe comments on the design of the new Florida quarter...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0065
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Jan 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Railroad tracks run along the shoreline east of Launch Pads 39A and 39B, seen in the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0764
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Apr 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- It is standing room only at the launching ceremony for the new Florida quarter held at...

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NASA image: Launch of the STS 51-F Challenger
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Jul 29, 1985

Launch of the STS 51-F Challenger

51F-S-038 (29 July 1985) ---An air-to-air view of the Space Shuttle orbiter Challenger, its two solid rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0938
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Apr 28, 2001

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

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0141
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Feb 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The new NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe poses for the photographer near Launch Pad 39A....

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0934
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Apr 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-104 crew poses in front of the Joint Airlock Module in the Space Station...

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NASA image: Prelaunch - Apollo 8 (Rollout) - KSC
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Oct 9, 1968

Prelaunch - Apollo 8 (Rollout) - KSC

S68-49405 (9 Oct. 1968) --- The Apollo 8 (Spacecraft 103/Saturn 503) space vehicle on way from Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1127
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Sep 21, 1998

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(Left) The crawler transporter makes its way across Launch Pad 39-B to the Mobile Launch Platform and Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1399
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Jul 2, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASCAR Busch Series race driver Tim Fedewa poses in the White Room at Launch Pad 39A....

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0738
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Jun 2, 2000

KSC-00pp0738

This aerial view is of a tour stop on the KSC bus tour, the Launch Complex 39 Observation Gantry. This stop allows...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1424
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Oct 1, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- WESH-TV 2 News Anchor Wendy Chioji (right) is given a tour of Launch Complex 39B by...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0906
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Jul 11, 2000

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STS-92 Mission Specialists Michael Lopez-Alegria (center) and Jeff Wisoff (right) check out the Integrated Truss...

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NASA image: ARC-1980-AC80-0107-7
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Feb 6, 1980

ARC-1980-AC80-0107-7

The 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, carrying the Space Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise piggyback, lifts off from the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0785
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Apr 11, 2001

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At the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, the GOES-M satellite, encased in a container, begins its trek to Astrotech in...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0935
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Apr 27, 2001

KSC-01pp0935

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Commander Steven Lindsey arrives at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet...

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NASA image: Ground level views of the Columbia rollout for the STS-5 mission
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Oct 6, 1982

Ground level views of the Columbia rollout for the STS-5 mission

S82-37810 (21 Sept. 1982) --- The space shuttle Columbia makes its slow 3 ? mile trip on a crawler transporter from...

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NASA image: STS-26 Mission Specialist (MS) Lounge relaxes in KSC O&C Bldg preflight
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Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 Mission Specialist (MS) Lounge relaxes in KSC O&C Bldg preflight

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Mission Specialist (MS) John M. Lounge relaxes in reclining chair after...

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NASA image: PRELAUNCH - APOLLO X - CAPE
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May 20, 1969

PRELAUNCH - APOLLO X - CAPE

S69-34337 (6 May 1969) --- Apollo 10 astronauts John W. Young (left), command module pilot; and Thomas P. Stafford,...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0787
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Apr 16, 2001

KSC01pp0787

STS-100 Mission Specialist John L. Phillips arrives at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet aircraft...

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NASA image: KSC01pd1774
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Dec 4, 2001

KSC01pd1774

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- NASA Acting Administrator Daniel Mulville talks to other guests at the KSC Protocol...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0738
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Jun 2, 2000

KSC00pp0738

This aerial view is of a tour stop on the KSC bus tour, the Launch Complex 39 Observation Gantry. This stop allows...

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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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