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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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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Return to...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Landing
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May 24, 2011

Expedition 27 Landing

Expedition 27 Flight Engineer Cady Coleman, center, is helped out of a Russian all terrain vehicle (ATV) by NASA...

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Aug 21, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-118 Mission Specialists Dave Williams, Barbara R. Morgan and Alvin Drew take part...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0518
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Mar 6, 2001

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Towed from the Shuttle Landing Facility, Atlantis heads for the Orbiter Processing Facility (far right). The large...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4628
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Dec 1, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USNS Salvor, a safeguard-class rescue and salvage ship, is docked at Naval Base San Diego in...

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Mar 6, 2001

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Towed from the Shuttle Landing Facility, Atlantis heads for the Orbiter Processing Facility (far right). The large...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00079
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Apr 12, 2005

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Now on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: The world watches as NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery rolls out to the...

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NASA image: NASA's modified 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft is positioned under the Space Shuttle Discovery to be attached for their ferry flight to the Kennedy Space Center
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Aug 18, 2005

NASA's modified 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft is positioned under the Space Shuttle Discovery to be attached for their ferry flight to the Kennedy Space Center

NASA's specially modified 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, is positioned under the Space Shuttle Discovery to...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Discovery hitched a ride on a special 747 carrier aircraft for the flight from California to the Kennedy Space Center, FL, on August 19, 2005
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Aug 19, 2005

The Space Shuttle Discovery hitched a ride on a special 747 carrier aircraft for the flight from California to the Kennedy Space Center, FL, on August 19, 2005

The Space Shuttle Discovery hitched a ride on NASA's modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft for the flight...

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NASA image: NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery is raised to allow ample clearance for the modified 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft to position underneath for attachment
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Aug 18, 2005

NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery is raised to allow ample clearance for the modified 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft to position underneath for attachment

NASA's specially modified 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, is positioned under the Space Shuttle Discovery to...

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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Clayton Anderson dons his helmet as he gets ready for launch of Space...

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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Clayton Anderson suits up for launch on mission STS-117 aboard Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00405
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Dec 22, 2004

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When Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off on its Return to Flight mission, Chuck Jones and his teammates will watch...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4649
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Dec 2, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – NASA, Lockheed Martin and U.S. Navy personnel listen to former space shuttle flight director and...

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Jun 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Media and staff in the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center applaud the successful...

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Aug 23, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Commander Scott "Doc" Horowitz (center) and his family prepare to board a...

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Mar 31, 2004

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston - The STS-114 patch design signifies the return of the Space Shuttle to flight and...

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Jun 22, 2007

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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- Returning from mission STS-117, Atlantis approaches touchdown on the runway at...

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NASA image: Rover Point of View of Ingenuity Flight Zone
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Mar 23, 2021

Rover Point of View of Ingenuity Flight Zone

This image shows the flight zone of NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter from the perspective of NASA's Mars 2020...

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May 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – San Diego Padres fans talk to Doug Lenhardt, Kennedy Space Center's Exploration Flight...

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Dec 1, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 8 salute Rear Admiral Fernandez L. "Frank" Ponds,...

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NASA image: X-38 vehicle #131R during landing on first free flight
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Nov 2, 2000

X-38 vehicle #131R during landing on first free flight

The latest version of the X-38, V-131R, touches down on Rogers Dry Lake adjacent to NASAÕs Dryden Flight Research...

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NASA image: X-38 vehicle #131R in first free flight
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Nov 2, 2000

X-38 vehicle #131R in first free flight

The third iteration of the X-38, V-131R, glides down under a giant parafoil towards a landing on Rogers Dry Lake...

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NASA image: Media and staff in the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center
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Jun 22, 2007

Media and staff in the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center

Media and staff in the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center applaud the successful landing of Atlantis, visible...

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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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