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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: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 7, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

A color video camera mounted to the top of the External Tank (ET) provided this spectacular never-before-seen view...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 7, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

A color video camera mounted to the top of the External Tank (ET) provided this spectacular never-before-seen view...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1452
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Sep 28, 2000

KSC-00pp1452

STS-100 Commander Kent Rominger and Mission Specialist Umberto Guidoni (right), with the European Space Agency, pose...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1757
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Dec 3, 1998

KSC-98pc1757

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-88 Mission Specialist Jerry L. Ross...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1747
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Dec 2, 1998

KSC-98pc1747

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Service Structure driver (inside the cab near bottom of photo) begins rolling back...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1394
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Jun 7, 2007

KSC-07pd1394

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Following rollback of the rotating service structure, or RSS, on Launch Pad 39A, Space...

KSC
NASA image: WFF-2021-054-005
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Aug 7, 2021

WFF-2021-054-005

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft is seen at sunrise on the Mid-Atlantic...

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NASA image: WFF-2021-054-002
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Aug 7, 2021

WFF-2021-054-002

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft is seen at sunrise on the Mid-Atlantic...

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NASA image: WFF-2021-054-003
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Aug 7, 2021

WFF-2021-054-003

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft is seen at sunrise on the Mid-Atlantic...

GSFC
NASA image: WFF-2021-053-011
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Aug 6, 2021

WFF-2021-053-011

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft arrives at the Mid-Atlantic Regional...

GSFC
NASA image: WFF-2021-054-001
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Aug 7, 2021

WFF-2021-054-001

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft is seen at sunrise on the Mid-Atlantic...

GSFC
NASA image: WFF-2021-054-004
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Aug 7, 2021

WFF-2021-054-004

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft is seen at sunrise on the Mid-Atlantic...

GSFC
NASA image: WFF-2021-050-018
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Aug 6, 2021

WFF-2021-050-018

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft is raised into a vertical position on the...

GSFC
NASA image: WFF-2021-050-010
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Aug 6, 2021

WFF-2021-050-010

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft is raised into a vertical position on the...

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NASA image: WFF-2021-053-012
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Aug 6, 2021

WFF-2021-053-012

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft arrives at the Mid-Atlantic Regional...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1758
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Dec 3, 1998

KSC-98pc1758

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-88 Mission Specialist James H. Newman...

KSC
NASA image: STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, with drag chute deployed lands at KSC SLF
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, with drag chute deployed lands at KSC SLF

The Space Shuttle Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, its drag chute fully deployed, completes a record duration...

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NASA image: STS-65 crewmembers pose in front of OV-102 after landing at KSC's SLF
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 crewmembers pose in front of OV-102 after landing at KSC's SLF

STS-65 Commander Robert D. Cabana (right) and Mission Specialist Donald A. Thomas, wearing launch and entry suits...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1397
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Sep 20, 2000

KSC-00pp1397

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Standing in front of the orbiter Atlantis after a successful landing at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1397
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Sep 20, 2000

KSC00pp1397

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Standing in front of the orbiter Atlantis after a successful landing at the Shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: Exterior view of the ISS taken during the STS-118 Mission
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Aug 19, 2007

Exterior view of the ISS taken during the STS-118 Mission

S118-E-09467 (19 Aug. 2007) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by a STS-118...

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NASA image: Exterior view of the ISS taken during the STS-118 Mission
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Aug 19, 2007

Exterior view of the ISS taken during the STS-118 Mission

S118-E-09469 (19 Aug. 2007) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by a STS-118...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1756
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Dec 3, 1998

KSC-98pc1756

The STS-88 crew gather for the traditional pre-launch breakfast in the Operations and Checkout Building. From left...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1764
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Dec 3, 1998

KSC-98pc1764

After leaving the Operations and Checkout Building, the STS-88 crew approach the Astrovan for their trip to Launch...

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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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