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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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Feb 8, 2010

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Space shuttle Endeavour thunders into space to begin the STS-130 mission to the International Space Station.

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Sep 9, 2006

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The White Room crew carefully strap the astronauts into their seats prior to closing the hatch. Atlantis will fly on...

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Mar 11, 2008

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Dressed to Fly. The Endeavour astronauts wave to the crowd as they walk to NASA's Astrovan. The STS-123 mission crew...

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Oct 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is...

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Nov 24, 2004

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From touch down after a mission -- through processing for the next flight -- to liftoff again -- NASA's Space...

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Nov 16, 2009

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Liftoff of space shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-129 to the International Space Station.

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May 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a large crane...

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Nov 16, 2009

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The astronauts suit up and head to the launch pad for the liftoff of space shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-129 to...

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May 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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May 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a large crane...

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Oct 12, 2007

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The STS-120 mission astronauts participated in three days of intensive training at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for...

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Feb 20, 2008

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Atlantis was given the 'go' for deorbit burn to return to Earth's atmosphere in preparation for landing. During the...

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Sep 9, 2006

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The solid rocket boosters separate from Space Shuttle Atlantis as it continues on its journey to the International...

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Feb 20, 2008

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The Atlantis astronauts are greeted warmly when they returned after a successful 12-day mission to the International...

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May 31, 2008

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The Discovery crew is wished a safe journey from NASA Launch Director Mike Leinbach. The STS-124 mission is the 26th...

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Nov 29, 2004

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For over half a century, Kennedy Space Center has been the crown jewel of American spaceflight. From the first...

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Sep 21, 2006

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A perfect landing for Atlantis at Kennedy's Shuttle Landing Facility. Touchdown completes STS-115’s successful...

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Oct 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the right...

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Aug 21, 2007

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The STS-118 crew members walk around Endeavour on a post-landing inspection. Mission STS-118 is the 22nd shuttle...

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Nov 16, 2009

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The astronauts strap in for the liftoff of space shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-129 to the International Space Station.

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Feb 7, 2010

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NASA Commentator Allard Beutel begins the STS-130 launch commentary.

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Aug 21, 2007

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Space Shuttle Endeavour is given the 'go' for deorbit burn. Mission STS-118 is the 22nd shuttle flight to the...

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Nov 16, 2009

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Reaching space, the external fuel tank separates from space shuttle Atlantis as the crew begins mission STS-129 to...

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Mar 3, 2005

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How does the Environmental Control and Life Support System work on board the orbiter? The Environmental Control and...

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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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