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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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Jun 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- During the bench review of systems and hardware in the Space Station Processing Facility at...

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NASA image: Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training
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Apr 27, 2019

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore rehearse the steps they would take to exit Boeing’s CST-100...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4469
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Jun 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A hazy sun sets over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as space...

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Apr 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft transporting space shuttle Discovery flies over the hangars in...

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Jun 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The sun rises over the Atlantic Ocean silhouetting space shuttle Atlantis' external fuel...

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Jun 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4487
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Jun 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A canister, carrying the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module (MPLM) for space shuttle...

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Jun 21, 2011

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CACAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Commander Chris Ferguson pauses for a photo during M113 armored personnel carrier training...

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Jun 20, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Mission...

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Jun 20, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Commander...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4430
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Jun 14, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers prepare a canister, carrying the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module, or MPLM,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2461
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Apr 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery, mounted to a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, takes off from NASA...

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NASA image: Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training
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Apr 27, 2019

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore rehearse the steps they would take to exit Boeing’s CST-100...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2366
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Apr 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft transporting space shuttle Discovery to its new home takes off...

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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The STS-135 crew pause for a photo during their M113 armored personnel carrier training at...

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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis, attached to its bright-orange external fuel tank and twin solid...

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Jun 23, 1999

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STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins (with microphone) talks to the press at a question and answer session at the...

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Oct 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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Jul 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4896
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Jun 29, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, work is under way to close...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4502
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Jun 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Near Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis' Flow...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4708
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Jun 22, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The STS-135 crew members gather at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A in Florida for...

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Jun 20, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Pilot...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4619
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Jun 20, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis' STS-135 crew members address the media on the Shuttle Landing...

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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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