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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: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 29, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

NASA, contractor and U.S. Navy personnel are on the deck of the USS San Diego as the sun sets on the fourth day of...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2924
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Sep 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a flatbed trailer...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2521
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the White Room at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: STS-89 landing views
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Mar 30, 1998

STS-89 landing views

STS089-S-013 (31 Jan. 1998) --- Interesting vortices at the wingtips of the space shuttle Endeavour tell-tale the...

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NASA image: STS-91 and Mir 25 crew portraits onboard the Mir Space Station
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Aug 24, 2016

STS-91 and Mir 25 crew portraits onboard the Mir Space Station

STS091-703-031 (2-12 June 1998) --- The STS-91 crew and the Mir-25 cosmonauts currently manning Russia's space...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2704
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Aug 3, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the STS-114 crew learn about a 30-foot-diameter C-band antenna (above them)...

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NASA image: KSC-96PC1289
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Nov 19, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Vividly framed by a tranquil Florida landscape, the Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off...

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NASA image: STS-131 Crew Walkout at Kennedy Space Center (KSC)
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Apr 5, 2010

STS-131 Crew Walkout at Kennedy Space Center (KSC)

STS131-S-007 (5 April 2010) --- After suiting up, the STS-131 crew members pause alongside the Astrovan to wave...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2809
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With drag chute unfurled, space shuttle Discovery lands on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2805
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery lands on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2785
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery lands on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2917
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Sep 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of the final...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2855
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Deputy...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2807
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery lands on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: STS-32 crewmembers pose on OV-102's middeck for onboard crew portrait
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Jan 20, 1990

STS-32 crewmembers pose on OV-102's middeck for onboard crew portrait

STS032-57-006 (9-20 Jan 1990) --- The five astronaut crew members used a pre-set 35mm camera to take this in-flight...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3737
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Nov 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the dock at Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, two spent solid...

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NASA image: STS-131 Launch
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Apr 5, 2010

STS-131 Launch

STS131-S-066 (5 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery and its seven-member STS-131 crew head toward Earth orbit...

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NASA image: In-Flight Portrait of STS-135 and Expedition 28 Crews in Kibo
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Jul 15, 2011

In-Flight Portrait of STS-135 and Expedition 28 Crews in Kibo

S135-E-008061 (15 July 2011) --- In an occurrence which became somewhat of a tradition for shuttle crews and those...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0027
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Jan 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The barge carrying the newly redesigned External Tank, designated for use on Return to...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2815
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery nears touchdown on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown
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Mar 8, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Splashdown

SpaceX’s recovery ship, Go Searcher, sails in the Atlantic Ocean off the east coast of Florida March 8, 2019, in...

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NASA image: KSC00padig012
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Apr 22, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Diver Operator Plug (DOP) is being pulled down into the ocean by a newly designed...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2814
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery appears to hover above the ground as it nears touchdown on Runway 33...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1009
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Jul 7, 1997

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The International Extreme Ultraviolet Hitchhiker-2 (IEH-2) payload rests in a work stand in the Space Station...

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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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