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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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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired Mercury 7 astronaut Scott Carpenter gives a thumbs-up to spectators from a Chevrolet...

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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA astronaut Shannon Walker talks to a crowd of spectators gathered at the Banana Creek...

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May 31, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Thousands of spectators gather to watch space shuttle Atlantis' historic final journey from...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

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Crowds of spectators watch from Jetty Park in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on July 2, 2019, as a Northrop Grumman...

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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired space shuttle astronaut Susan Kilrain waves to spectators from a Chevrolet Corvette...

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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Banana River Creek VIP viewing area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA...

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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-125 crew members acknowledge the spectators who have gathered to wish them well on their...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3376
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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. – Retired Mercury 7 astronaut Scott Carpenter waves to spectators from a vintage Chevrolet...

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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- From the Banana River Creek VIP viewing area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- From the Banana River Creek VIP viewing area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden talks to a crowd of spectators gathered at the Banana Creek...

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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Spectators at the Banana Creek Viewing Site near the Saturn V Center at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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Jul 21, 1999

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NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton are among the spectators at the Banana Creek...

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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired space shuttle astronaut James Reilly waves to spectators from a vintage Chevrolet...

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May 31, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Spectators gather to watch space shuttle Atlantis make its historic final journey to Launch...

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Oct 29, 1998

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Amid the thousands of spectators watching the launch of STS-95 are Insurance Commissioner Bill Nelson (second from...

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NASA image: STS-133 launch
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Feb 24, 2011

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STS133-S-046 (24 Feb. 2011) --- At the Banana River Creek VIP viewing area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Spectators at the Banana Creek Viewing Site near the Saturn V Center at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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Oct 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Still waving at spectators, the STS-112 crew heads for the Astrovan that will take...

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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired space shuttle astronaut Sam Durrance greets spectators from a Chevrolet Corvette...

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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired payload specialist John-David Bartoe greets spectators during a commemorative parade...

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Aug 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew waves to spectators as they head for the Astrovan. From left are...

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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Spectators at the Banana Creek Viewing Site near the Saturn V Center at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired space shuttle astronaut Don McMonagle waves to spectators from a vintage Chevrolet...

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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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