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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 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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Jun 2, 2005

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Eileen [Collins], Vegas, myself, and Wendy [Lawrence] are on the rendezvous team, and we basically position the...

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May 23, 2005

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Now on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: It Takes Two. An important, second test on Space Shuttle Discovery's...

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Jun 2, 2005

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I'm in charge of all the transfer operations, so the LF part of this flight designation is, near and dear to my...

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Mar 15, 2005

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Now on NASA's Space Shuttle Status Report: Getting ready to roll: Final work is progressing for Space Shuttle...

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Sep 22, 2004

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NASA's MESSENGER launch was a successful testbed for a pair of radar antenna temporarily installed at NASA's Kennedy...

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Jun 2, 2005

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My job on this mission is really two separate things. On launch and on entry, I'm flight engineer on board, which...

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May 10, 2005

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Now on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Practice makes perfect_ Discovery's crew participates in a simulated...

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Jan 16, 2006

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You're watching NASA Direct. Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: NASA rings in the new year by taking...

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Mar 27, 2006

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: NASA announces a new launch planning window for Discovery. The NASA...

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Jun 7, 2005

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Next, on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: The month of June begins with many Return to Flight preparations at...

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Jun 2, 2005

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The first EVA, first spacewalks, will be mainly dedicated to demonstration of the repair techniques. Steve and I...

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Jun 2, 2005

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Eileen [Collins], Vegas, myself, and Wendy [Lawrence] are on the rendezvous team, and we basically position the...

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May 10, 2004

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It was a wet morning at Kennedy Space Center May 7 when a torrent of water was unleashed at Launch Pad 39A. It...

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May 4, 2006

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Discovery’s payload bay doors are closed in preparation for its move...

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Jun 2, 2005

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...a lot of people don't understand that the Space Station and what we're doing with it is really going to help us...

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Jun 17, 2005

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Next, on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Space Shuttle Discovery makes a much-anticipated return to Launch Pad...

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Mar 23, 2004

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Space Shuttle Discovery passed a major Return to Flight milestone March 15. Work began to install Reinforced...

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Jun 2, 2005

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Well, the LF stands for logistics flight. I mean, primarily, STS-114 is a resupply, re-servicing, repair of the...

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Jun 2, 2005

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Well, the primary job of the pilot in, in every flight, obviously, my first job is to back up the commander. So,...

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May 27, 2005

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Next, on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Space Shuttle Discovery leaves Launch Pad 39B. Plus, External...

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Sep 13, 2005

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Space shuttle orbiter Discovery landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California August 9, ending NASA's first Return...

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Apr 28, 2004

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Shuttle Discovery comes one step closer to Return to Flight. Space Shuttle Discovery has passed a major milestone in...

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May 9, 2005

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The crew of STS-114, NASA's Return to Flight mission, recently strapped into Space Shuttle Discovery and prepared...

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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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