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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: Revisiting Some of MESSENGER Early Discoveries and Anticipating More in 2011
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Jan 4, 2011

Revisiting Some of MESSENGER Early Discoveries and Anticipating More in 2011

Revisiting Some of MESSENGER Early Discoveries and Anticipating More in 2011

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NASA image: Live Demo! Make Discoveries & Hunt Galaxies with NASA (Twitch Stream)
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Apr 29, 2025

Live Demo! Make Discoveries & Hunt Galaxies with NASA (Twitch Stream)

Live Demo! Make Discoveries & Hunt Galaxies with NASA (Twitch Stream)

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NASA image: Discovery STS-131 Mission Landing
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Apr 20, 2010

Discovery STS-131 Mission Landing

STS131-S-091 (20 April 2010) --- NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver and NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131...

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NASA image: Launching of the Shuttle Discovery and the STS 51-G mission
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Jun 17, 1985

Launching of the Shuttle Discovery and the STS 51-G mission

51G-S-100 (17 June 1985) --- A low-angle 35mm tracking view of the Space Shuttle Discovery, its external tank and...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-124) Lands
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Jun 14, 2008

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-124) Lands

NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations Bill Gerstenmaier watches the space shuttle Discovery touch down...

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NASA image: STS-119 Shuttle Discovery With Moon
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Mar 11, 2009

STS-119 Shuttle Discovery With Moon

A nearly full Moon sets as the space shuttle Discovery sits atop Launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1903
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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - News media photographers are on hand for the touchdown of Space Shuttle Discovery, atop...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1901
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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - News media photographers capture the touchdown of Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a...

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NASA image: STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Landing
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Jun 14, 2008

STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Landing

The aft end of the space shuttle Discovery is seen shortly after landing on runway 15 of the NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: STS-128 Space Shuttle Discovery on Pad 39a
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Aug 24, 2009

STS-128 Space Shuttle Discovery on Pad 39a

The space shuttle Discovery is poised for liftoff on the STS-128 mission from pad 39a at the Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: STS-128 Space Shuttle Discovery on Pad 39a
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Aug 24, 2009

STS-128 Space Shuttle Discovery on Pad 39a

The space shuttle Discovery is poised for liftoff on the STS-128 mission from pad 39a at the Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Discovery Solar Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Jun 11, 2021

Discovery Solar Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Students and faculty from Rockledge High School’s Pink Team, a robotics team mentored by NASA engineers, pose for a...

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NASA image: Discovery Solar Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Jun 11, 2021

Discovery Solar Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Students from Rockledge High School’s Pink Team, a robotics team mentored by NASA engineers, control the school’s...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), flies over the Washington skyline...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 16, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) flies near the U.S. Capitol,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), flies over the Washington skyline...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) is seen as it flies near the U.S....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 16, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) flies near the U.S. Capitol,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), flies over the Washington skyline...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) flies over the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy...

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NASA image: Shuttle Discovery Reagan Airport Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Shuttle Discovery Reagan Airport Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) makes its way past Ronald Reagan...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1902
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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stephanie Stilson, vehicle manager for Space Shuttle Discovery (OV-103), is interviewed...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1904
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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Mike Leinbach (facing camera left), Shuttle launch director, and Stephanie Stilson...

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NASA image: STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Landing
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Jun 14, 2008

STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Landing

The space shuttle Discovery, STS-124 mission, touches down on runway 15 of the NASA Kennedy Space Center 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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