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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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Mar 11, 2005

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Part of NASA's Return to Flight safety research is being carried out by a highly modified F-15B aircraft. NASA...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: That's very interesting. Brad from Pittsburgh wants to know what kind of supplies are packed in...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Patrick from Corpus Christi states, I know that the flight crew has had at least three years of...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: As the Space Shuttle launch director, Mike Leinbach leads the launch team and makes the ultimate...

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Apr 19, 2005

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You're watching NASA Direct. Now on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Passing the test_ Space Shuttle Discovery...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Well, Joshua from Jacksonville asks can you grow seeds in space. MS. HIRE: Yes, we can. We can grow...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Last question. Jayson from Samarra writes, being stationed in Iraq, does the Shuttle ever cross over...

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Jul 18, 2005

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MS. STILSON: James from Miami wants to know, what are the alternate landing fields if the STS-114 cannot make to it...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Great. Well, Jeff from Smyrna states, my son, Grant, wants to know what the astronauts eat and drink on...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: John from Syracuse states, as astronauts, you are viewed by many people around the globe as modern-day...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Before we go, we have some prizes to give out. Our guests have selected the three best questions sent...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: And now, Scott is here with us in the NASA Direct studio. Welcome, Scott. MR. HIGGINBOTHAM: Thanks,...

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Mar 25, 2005

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The crew of the Space Shuttle Discovery got some recent hands-on experience with equipment they will soon take into...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Well, Donna in Weyburn wants to know if any Discovery astronauts trade places to stay on the Station?...

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May 27, 2005

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Space Shuttle Discovery is back in the towering Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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Jul 18, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Well, Granville in San Jose wants to know how long it takes to place fuel in the Shuttle tanks and when...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: That's good to know. Here's a great question from Ian in Perranporth. On launch day, do the astronauts...

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Jun 9, 2005

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At Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Discovery has been remated to its External Tank...

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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Derek from Miami wants to know what it feels like to launch into space, how does your body feel? Are...

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Jul 18, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Here is a great question from Frank in Summerville. He asks, as the Shuttle is sitting on the launch...

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Jul 18, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Last question. Jonathan from St. Louisville asks, during launch, why is there so much steam on the...

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Jul 18, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Ranjit from Pune states, ever since the Shuttle disaster and the involvement of rigid polyurethane foam...

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Jun 17, 2005

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With the Return to Flight mission just around the corner, Space Shuttle Discovery is back in launch position at...

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Jul 26, 2005

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After two-and-a-half years, Space Shuttle Discovery roared into Earth orbit on NASA's long-awaited Return to Flight...

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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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