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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: KSC-2012-5367
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Sep 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As the sun rises over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Space shuttle Endeavour takes...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5278
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Sep 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The space shuttle Endeavour, mounted atop NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, is seen...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3517
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Jun 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is towed toward Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5315
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Sep 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This panoramic view at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5372
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Sep 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, maneuvers into position on the runway at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5288
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Sep 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA astronaut Kay Hire is interviewed by members of the news media at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5277
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Sep 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Seen from the mate-demate device at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3481
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Jun 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Work is under way to separate space shuttle Atlantis from the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5280
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Sep 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Seen from the mate-demate device at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3449
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May 29, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Edwards Air Force Base in California, space shuttle Atlantis is fitted with a tail cone,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5379
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Sep 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour, mounted atop NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft or SCA, rises above the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5373
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Sep 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is "go" for takeoff from the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3472
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Jun 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis, atop the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, a modified Boeing 747, is...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5383
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Sep 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour, mounted atop NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft or SCA, makes a low...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3469
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Jun 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Hitching a ride on the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, a modified Boeing 747, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5305
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Sep 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An illustration on the nose of a NASA aircraft shows how it is used in weightless training....

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5380
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Sep 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour, mounted atop NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft or SCA, rises above the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5297
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Sep 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3441
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Jun 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Just before sunrise, preparations are underway to separate space shuttle Atlantis from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5219
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Sep 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3470
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Jun 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Hitching a ride on the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, a modified Boeing 747, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3480
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Jun 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Preparations are under way to separate space shuttle Atlantis from the Shuttle Carrier...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5296
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Sep 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5376
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Sep 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Weather cooperating on the third attempt, space shuttle Endeavour takes off from the Shuttle...

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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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