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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: Node 2 in Payload Bay
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Oct 26, 2007

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ISS016-E-006718 (26 Oct. 2007) --- Backdropped by Earth's horizon and the blackness of space, the Harmony node in...

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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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Oct 10, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside space shuttle Discovery, STS-120 Mission Specialist Doug Wheelock is ready with...

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Oct 10, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside space shuttle Discovery, STS-120 Mission Specialists Doug Wheelock and...

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Oct 10, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside space shuttle Discovery, STS-120 Pilot George Zamka is ready for the simulated...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stephanie Stilson, vehicle manager for Space Shuttle Discovery (OV-103), is interviewed...

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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Return to...

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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Return to...

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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Return to...

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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Jake Senior, United Space Alliance technician, prepares the Orbiter Boom Sensor System...

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Jul 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Pilot Mark Kelly is helped with his boot during suitup for a second launch...

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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-133 Mission Specialist Michael Barratt admires space shuttle Discovery on the Shuttle...

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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-133 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew admires space shuttle Discovery on the Shuttle Landing...

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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Return to...

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Dec 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, yellow-painted...

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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Return to...

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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Return to...

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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Remote Manipulator System lab, United Space Alliance technician Todd Dugan works...

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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Return to...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1372A
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Jul 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Mission Specialist Lisa Nowak is helped with her boot during suitup for a...

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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Return to...

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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Return to...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3831
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Jun 14, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a space shuttle main engine secured on a Hyster...

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Jul 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Commander Steven Lindsey is helped with his helmet during suitup for a second...

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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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