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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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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Joe Dowdy, special operations manager at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, talks to a crowd of...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3621
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana talks to a crowd of spectators gathered at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5805
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Flight Vehicle Support Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3635
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Amid the tranquility of a wildlife refuge, space shuttle Endeavour rumbles off Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3623
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, left and Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana talk to a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3611
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana congratulates the launch team in Firing Room 4...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3602
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, right, monitors the countdown to liftoff of space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3630
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Amid the tranquility of a wildlife refuge, space shuttle Endeavour rumbles off Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3631
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Amid the tranquility of a wildlife refuge, space shuttle Endeavour rumbles off Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3632
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Amid the tranquility of a wildlife refuge, space shuttle Endeavour rumbles off Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3612
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Following a successful launch, space shuttle Endeavour NASA Flow Director Dana Hutcherson...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3633
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Amid the tranquility of a wildlife refuge, space shuttle Endeavour rumbles off Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3634
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Amid the tranquility of a wildlife refuge, space shuttle Endeavour rumbles off Launch Pad...

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NASA image: Views from the IMAX camera taken during the STS-74 mission
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Dec 28, 1995

Views from the IMAX camera taken during the STS-74 mission

S95-22079 (14 Nov 1995) --- The Docking Module (DM) is seen just after installation in the Space Shuttle Atlantis'...

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NASA image: STS-5 Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) - Cox, John T. Dr. - JSC
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Feb 16, 1983

STS-5 Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) - Cox, John T. Dr. - JSC

Views of MOCR activity during the STS-5 Mission (11/11-16/1982) of Dr. Hans Mark, NASA Deputy Administrator; Gerald...

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NASA image: STS-5 Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) - Cox, John T. Dr. - JSC
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Feb 16, 1983

STS-5 Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) - Cox, John T. Dr. - JSC

Views of MOCR activity during the STS-5 Mission (11/11-16/1982) of Dr. Hans Mark, NASA Deputy Administrator; Gerald...

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NASA image: STS-5 Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) - Cox, John T. Dr. - JSC
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Feb 16, 1983

STS-5 Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) - Cox, John T. Dr. - JSC

Views of MOCR activity during the STS-5 Mission (11/11-16/1982) of Dr. Hans Mark, NASA Deputy Administrator; Gerald...

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NASA image: STS-135 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing with Kwatsi Alibaruho.
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Jul 10, 2011

STS-135 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing with Kwatsi Alibaruho.

PHOTO DATE: 7-10-2011 LOCATION: Bldg. 2N - Press Briefing Room SUBJECT: STS-135 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing...

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NASA image: Launch of the Shuttle Discovery and begining of STS 51-I mission
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Aug 27, 1985

Launch of the Shuttle Discovery and begining of STS 51-I mission

Launch of the Shuttle Discovery and begining of STS 51-I mission. View of the pre-dawn launch shows a reflection of...

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NASA image: STS-26 simulation activities in JSC Mission Control Center (MCC)
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Oct 20, 1987

STS-26 simulation activities in JSC Mission Control Center (MCC)

S87-46338 (20 Oct 1987) --- Flight controller Granvil Pennington listens to communications from the STS-26...

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NASA image: Cassidy in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Endeavour during STS-127 Mission
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Jul 17, 2009

Cassidy in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Endeavour during STS-127 Mission

S127-E-006556 (17 July 2009) --- Astronaut Christopher Cassidy, STS-127 mission specialist, is at the controls on...

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NASA image: STS-98 Mission Control WFCR and BFCR Control Teams at work
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Feb 13, 2001

STS-98 Mission Control WFCR and BFCR Control Teams at work

JSC2001-E-04137 (7 February 2001) --- Astronaut Gerhard P.J. Thiele, representing the European Space Agency,...

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NASA image: STS-135 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing with Kwatsi Alibaruho.
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Jul 10, 2011

STS-135 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing with Kwatsi Alibaruho.

JSC2011-E-065977 (10 July 2011) --- STS-135 lead flight director Kwatsi Alibaruho (right) and Public Affairs Office...

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NASA image: Reisman uses computer in the MDDK during STS-123 mission
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Mar 11, 2008

Reisman uses computer in the MDDK during STS-123 mission

S123-E-005113 (11 March 2008) --- Astronaut Garrett Reisman, STS-123 mission specialist, uses a computer on the...

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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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