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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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NASA image: KSC01padig105
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Mar 1, 2001

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NASA Space Shuttle Columbia hitches ride on a special 747 carrier aircraft for the flight from Palmdale, Calif., to...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft at Washington Dulles Airport the first...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier

Space Shuttle Discovery mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft at Washington Dulles Airport the first...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5046
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Sep 13, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Reporters look over a model of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, and a space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5060
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is moved out of the Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5047
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Sep 13, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A visitor looks over a model of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, and a space shuttle...

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NASA image: SHUTTLE CARRIER AIRCRAFT (SCA) PILOT - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX
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Jul 12, 1982

SHUTTLE CARRIER AIRCRAFT (SCA) PILOT - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX

S82-33394 (5 July 1982) --- A rare sight in Houston is the appearance of the spacecraft whose flights are monitored...

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NASA image: EC01-0136-17
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Apr 25, 2001

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Wing Deployment Sequence #3: The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment aircraft's wings...

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NASA image: ED01-0273-1
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Apr 25, 2001

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The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator aircraft's wings begin deploying following separation from...

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NASA image: EC01-0136-15
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Apr 25, 2001

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Wing Deployment Sequence #2: The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment aircraft's wings...

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NASA image: EC01-0136-14
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Apr 25, 2001

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Wing Deployment Sequence #1: The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment aircraft's wings...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5032
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Sep 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -The cockpit of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, that will take space shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0056-02
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Mar 20, 2002

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VSHAIP test in 7x10ft#1 W.T. (multiple model configruations) V-22 helicopter shipboard aerodynamic interaction...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5030
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Sep 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The aft section of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, that will take space shuttle...

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NASA image: Leah Robson and Bridgette Puljiz in the flight deck of NASA's 747 shuttle carrier during Take Your Children to Work Day
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Jun 22, 2004

Leah Robson and Bridgette Puljiz in the flight deck of NASA's 747 shuttle carrier during Take Your Children to Work Day

Leah Robson and Bridgette Puljiz of Tehachapi in the flight deck of NASA's modified Boeing 747 space shuttle carrier...

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NASA image: Douglas XA3D-1 #413 Airplane mounted in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jul 27, 1955

Douglas XA3D-1 #413 Airplane mounted in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Testing the wing boundary layer control of the A3D in the 40 x 80 wind tunnel. Boundary layer control was added to...

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NASA image: RECOVERY - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-4 - ATLANTIC
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Feb 24, 1965

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The Gemini-4 Astronauts is shown being hoisted aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Wasp. The flotation collar is still...

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NASA image: RECOVERY - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-4 - ATLANTIC
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Feb 24, 1965

RECOVERY - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-4 - ATLANTIC

The Gemini-4 Astronauts is shown being hoisted aboard the aircraft carrier USS Wasp. The flotation collar is still...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0056-01
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Mar 20, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0056-01

VSHAIP test in 7x10ft#1 W.T. (multiple model configruations) V-22 helicopter shipboard aerodynamic interaction...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5029
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Sep 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The aft section of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, that will take space shuttle...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0056-03
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Mar 20, 2002

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VSHAIP test in 7x10ft#1 W.T. (multiple model configruations) V-22 helicopter shipboard aerodynamic interaction...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1430
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Sep 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An aerial view of the Shuttle Landing Facility shows the fuel truck shelter (left),...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5425
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Sep 19, 2012

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COCOA BEACH, Fla. – NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, with the space shuttle Endeavour mounted atop, right,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1430
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Sep 12, 2000

KSC-00pp1430

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An aerial view of the Shuttle Landing Facility shows the fuel truck shelter (left),...

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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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