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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: STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team
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Feb 12, 2002

STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team

Astronauts Lee Archambault and Joan Higginbotham look at a piece of Columbia debris placed on the grid in the RLV...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0641
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Mar 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team examines a graphic display of the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0637
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Mar 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Large pieces of Columbia debris are shown, situated on the floor grid of the KSC RLV...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0389
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Feb 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The reconstruction team record and bag some of the Columbia debris inside the RLV...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0495
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Feb 25, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Columbia debris continues to arrive at the RLV Hangar at KSC. Workers are attempting...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0638
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Mar 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team examines a piece of Columbia...

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NASA image: Portrait  - Astronaut Roger B. Chaffee
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Sep 1, 1964

Portrait - Astronaut Roger B. Chaffee

S64-31447 (10 Sept. 1964) --- Astronaut Roger B. Chaffee Editor's Note: Astronaut Chaffee died in the Apollo/Saturn...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0321
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Feb 10, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The inside of the RLV Hangar at KSC is ready to receive the parts of Columbia...

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NASA image: X-15 Documentary
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Feb 1, 2021

X-15 Documentary

X-15 Documentary focused on the X-15 as a near-space vehicle. Early test footage, engineers in mission control room,...

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NASA image: TDRS-C deployment
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Sep 29, 1988

TDRS-C deployment

S26-31-012 (29 Sept. 1988) ) --- Discovery was used for NASA's Return to Flight Mission following the Challenger...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0251
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the launch of Space Shuttle Columbia on mission STS-107, long, flexible debris comes...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0586
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Mar 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the RLV Hangar, the floor grid is marked with a growing number of pieces of...

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NASA image: STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team
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Feb 12, 2002

STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team

Shuttle Program Manager Ron Dittemore (leaning over) examines a piece of Columbia debris in the RLV Hangar. The...

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NASA image: NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk
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Apr 4, 2024

NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk

Timothy Risch, a technical manager at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, cautions...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1295
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Apr 28, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe (left) is briefed on the status of...

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NASA image: STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team
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Feb 12, 2002

STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team

Shuttle Program Manager Ron Dittemore (leaning over) examines a piece of Columbia debris in the RLV Hangar. The...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0319
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Feb 10, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The inside of the RLV Hangar at KSC is ready to receive the parts of Columbia recovered...

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NASA image: STS-38 Commander Covey participates in egress training in JSC's MAIL
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Mar 5, 1990

STS-38 Commander Covey participates in egress training in JSC's MAIL

S90-38948 (9 March 1990) --- Astronaut Richard O. Covey, STS-38 commander, is seen in a close-up view during...

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NASA image: STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team
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Feb 12, 2002

STS-107 Columbia debris reconstruction team

Astronauts Lee Archambault and Joan Higginbotham look at a piece of Columbia debris placed on the grid in the RLV...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0642
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Mar 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- - Two members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team examine a piece of Columbia...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0501
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Feb 25, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Program Team record debris from Columbia after...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0498
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Feb 25, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A long view inside the RLV Hangar shows the grid on the floor and placement of some of...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0590
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Mar 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A closeup of the floor in the RLV Hangar shows the variety of Columbia debris gathered...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0640
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Mar 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Two members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team examine a piece of Columbia...

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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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