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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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Mar 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Seen in the photo is the hydrogen vent line attached to the Ground Umbilical Carrier Plate on...

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Dec 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, technicians identify an area on space shuttle Atlantis' external...

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Jan 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A backscatter device continues to give engineers data on the intertank region of space...

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May 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The External Tank that will be used to return the Space Shuttle program to flight is...

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Nov 12, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers begin to install a new...

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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- Two tugboats maneuver the Pegasus barge toward the dock in the turn basin in the Launch...

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Jul 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, external tank No. 118 is lifted off its transporter...

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Jun 28, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, center director Bob Cabana checks...

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Apr 12, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the external tank for space...

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Dec 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, technicians point to an area of space shuttle Atlantis' external...

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Feb 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Tugboats in front and behind maneuver the Pegasus barge out of the Turn Basin into the...

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Aug 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Towed by a tugboat, the Pegasus barge containing the external fuel tank for space shuttle...

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Nov 12, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers begin to install a new...

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Jul 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Patricia Slinger (left), a test engineer, and Monica Hagley, an avionics test engineer,...

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Nov 16, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers install a new 7-inch...

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Nov 12, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers prepare to install a...

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Nov 10, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers remove the seal from...

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Feb 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A tugboat slides into place next to the Pegasus barge in the Turn Basin, located near...

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Jan 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, External Tank-135 is transported to the Vehicle...

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Nov 16, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a new 7-inch quick disconnect...

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May 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The External Tank that will be used to return the Space Shuttle program to flight is...

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Jun 24, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers remove the 7-inch quick...

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Nov 17, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians reattach the vent...

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May 16, 2005

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Now on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: In the Works_ NASA lays out its plan to return to flight this July_...

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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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