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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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Apr 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - United Space Alliance technicians verify the alignment of Rudder Speed Brake actuator...

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Apr 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers pack type 2 ablator...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0723
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Apr 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Michael Griffin listens as Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Space Center...

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Apr 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center observe the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0962
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May 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the mock countdown and emergency egress practice from the Fixed Service...

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May 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the mock countdown on Launch Pad 39B, STS-114 Pilot James Kelly adjusts his...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, addresses the media about efforts to pack the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar.  More than 83,000  pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds. An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris permanently.
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Sep 11, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, addresses the media about efforts to pack the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar. More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds. An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris permanently.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, addresses the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0961
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May 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the mock countdown and emergency egress practice from the Fixed Service...

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May 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins leads the way as the next Space Shuttle crew does a...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0802
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Dec 5, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Official portrait of Soichi Noguchi, with the Japan...

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May 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 crew members take part in a mock countdown as pre-launch training included in...

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May 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With the Closeout Crew looking on in the White Room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-114 Pilot...

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May 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi (left) and Charles Camarda are suited up in...

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Jun 30, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 39B, all payloads are secure and closure of the cargo bay doors on Space...

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May 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -STS-114 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas suits up in the Operations and Checkout...

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May 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the mock countdown on Launch Pad 39B, STS-114 Mission Specialist Wendy...

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Jun 30, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 39B, STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi (prone) inspects the...

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Jun 30, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 39B, STS-114 Pilot James Kelly discusses the payloads in Space Shuttle...

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May 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Final Inspection Team convoy to Launch Pad 39B to support an External...

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Jun 30, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 39B, STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins (right) takes a final look at the...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1946
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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Discovery nears bay 3 of the Orbiter Processing Facility after being towed from NASA...

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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Discovery is rolled into the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3. Discovery was returned...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  In the Columbia Debris Hangar,  Don Eitel (in front) and Jim Delie carry pieces of debris to be packed into storage boxes.  About 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.  An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris.
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Sep 10, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Don Eitel (in front) and Jim Delie carry pieces of debris to be packed into storage boxes. About 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds. An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Don Eitel (in front) and Jim Delie carry pieces of...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1951
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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Enclosed by the work platforms, Discovery rests inside the Orbiter Processing Facility...

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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.
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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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