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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.

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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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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A United Space Alliance technician monitors space shuttle Endeavour as it is lifted into the...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – United Space Alliance technicians prepare to retract the landing gear on space shuttle...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, is positioned beneath space shuttle Endeavour,...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – United Space Alliance technicians monitor space shuttle Endeavour as it is lifted into the...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Preparations are under way to lift space shuttle Endeavour into the mate-demate device at the...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is hoisted above the ground by the mate-demate device at the Shuttle...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, rolls beneath space shuttle Endeavour, suspended in...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A United Space Alliance technician monitors space shuttle Endeavour as it is lifted into the...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A United Space Alliance technician attaches space shuttle Endeavour to the mate-demate device...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A United Space Alliance technician monitors space shuttle Endeavour as it is lifted into the...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, rolls toward space shuttle Endeavour, suspended in...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is lifted into the mate-demate device at the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is lifted into the mate-demate device at the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour hovers above the ground as it is lifted into the mate-demate device...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is lifted into the mate-demate device at the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is backed out of the Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to the...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers escort space shuttle Endeavour as it is towed to the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is moved out of the Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to the Mate-...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Endeavour is towed into the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at NASA's Kennedy 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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