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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: Goldstone 34-meter Beam Waveguide
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Dec 18, 2013

Goldstone 34-meter Beam Waveguide

Goldstone 111.5-foot 34-meter Beam Waveguide tracks a spacecraft as it comes into view. The Goldstone Deep Space...

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NASA image: Dawn in the Apollo Valley
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Dec 18, 2013

Dawn in the Apollo Valley

Beam Wave Guide antennas at Goldstone, known as the Beam Waveguide Cluster. They are located in an area at Goldstone...

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NASA image: USA Shuttle Discovery STS-133 TCDT Crew Walkout Kennedy Space Center Florida
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Oct 15, 2010

USA Shuttle Discovery STS-133 TCDT Crew Walkout Kennedy Space Center Florida

Shuttle Discovery STS-133 Mission Commander Steve Lindsey gives a thumbs up during a practice crew walkout at...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0703
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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance (USA) technician Mike Williams (left) checks a portion of the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd3255
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Dec 19, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From left, United Space Alliance (USA) Manager of the Thermal Protection System (TPS)...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1725
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Sep 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the United Space Alliance (USA) safety team brief KSC Director Jim Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd3258
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Dec 19, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A United Space Alliance (USA) technician (left) discusses the construction of a...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd3259
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Dec 19, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance (USA) Manager of the Thermal Protection System (TPS) Facility...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  In the Orbiter Processing Facility,  Jim Landy (left), NDE specialist with United Space Alliance (USA), prepares to examine a Reinforced Carbon Carbon panel using flash thermography.  Helping out, at right, is Dan Phillips, also with USA.  Attached to the leading edge of the wing of the orbiters,  the gray carbon composite RCC panels have sufficient strength to withstand the aerodynamic forces experienced during launch and reentry, which can reach as high as 800 pounds per square foot.  The operating range of RCC is from minus 250º F to about 3,000º F, the temperature produced by friction with the atmosphere during reentry.
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Sep 9, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Jim Landy (left), NDE specialist with United Space Alliance (USA), prepares to examine a Reinforced Carbon Carbon panel using flash thermography. Helping out, at right, is Dan Phillips, also with USA. Attached to the leading edge of the wing of the orbiters, the gray carbon composite RCC panels have sufficient strength to withstand the aerodynamic forces experienced during launch and reentry, which can reach as high as 800 pounds per square foot. The operating range of RCC is from minus 250º F to about 3,000º F, the temperature produced by friction with the atmosphere during reentry.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Jim Landy (left), NDE specialist with United Space...

NASA image: KSC-2012-4433
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Aug 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility OPF Bay 2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, weight...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1435
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Sep 25, 1997

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STS-86 crew members, including Mission Specialist Scott E. Parazynski, at center, prepare to enter the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1149
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Aug 2, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance (USA) Shuttle Systems Inspector David Strait talks to the media...

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NASA image: Florida, USA
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Jun 14, 1991

Florida, USA

STS040-613-049 (5-14 June 1991) --- This oblique scene from the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Columbia shows southern...

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NASA image: USA-SHUTTLE/
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Oct 23, 2007

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Space shuttle Discovery blasts off from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida,...

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NASA image: Florida, USA
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Jan 27, 1985

Florida, USA

51C-44-026 (24-27 January 1985) --- This oblique view of the Florida peninsula was photographed from the...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1269
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Jul 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After the signing of a lease agreement between Spaceport Florida Authority (SFA) and...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1023
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Sep 2, 1998

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During a break in the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT), the STS-95 crew gathers with United Space Alliance (USA)...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1267
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Jul 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The signing of a lease agreement between Spaceport Florida Authority (SFA) and United...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1266
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Aug 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, center, greets the Flow Liner Inspection & Repair team...

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NASA image: iss063m261891628_Exp.63_Inflight_New_York_Times_Fox_News_USA_Today_200707
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Jul 7, 2020

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SPACE STATION ASTRONAUTS DISCUSS LIFE IN SPACE WITH THE MEDIA Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 63...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0871
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Apr 16, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance (USA) worker Paul Ogletree...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1268
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Jul 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After the signing of a lease agreement between Spaceport Florida Authority (SFA) and...

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NASA image: GRC-2008-C-03688
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Nov 5, 2004

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Columbiana County Port Authority, Wellsville Intermodal Facility Wellsville, Ohio USA. Ares 1-X

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NASA image: GRC-2008-C-04000
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Nov 2, 2004

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Columbiana County Port Authority, Wellsville Intermodal Facility Wellsville, Ohio USA. Ares 1-X

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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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