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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: KSC-00pp1237
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Sep 4, 2000

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STS-106 Mission Specialist Daniel C. Burbank smiles on his arrival at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. He and the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0027
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Jan 4, 2001

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A smiling Mark Polansky, the pilot on STS-98, gets ready to take the driver’s seat in an M-113 armored carrier, part...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1337
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Sep 13, 2000

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The “rookie” on the STS-92 mission, Pilot Pamela Ann Melroy has her new launch and entry suit adjusted during...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1332
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Sep 13, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-92 Mission Specialist Leroy Chiao has his launch and entry suit...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1819
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Nov 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From a blaze of fire and smoke, Space Shuttle Endeavour roars off the launch pad on...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1745
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Aug 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-115 Commander Brent Jett introduces his crew to waiting media at KSC's Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1238
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Sep 4, 2000

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STS-106 Pilot Scott D. Altman steps down from the T-38 jet aircraft after landing at the KSC Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0871
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May 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As part of pre-pack and fit check for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT)...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0327
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Feb 14, 2001

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STS-102 Pilot James Kelly answers a question from the media during an interview session at the slidewire basket...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1801
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Dec 4, 1998

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NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin (left), KSC Director of Shuttle Operations Robert B. Sieck (center) and Secretary...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2532
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Nov 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Mission Specialist Joan Higginbotham is helmeted and ready to practice driving...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1236
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Aug 12, 1997

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The Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) undergoes final prelaunch processing in KSC’s Spacecraft Assembly and...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1743
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Aug 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-115 Pilot Christopher Ferguson arrives at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-053
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Feb 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A, the Rotating Service Structure has rolled back to reveal Space...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1712
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Nov 17, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An overhead crane in the high bay of the Space Station Processing Facility lowers the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1527
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Nov 6, 1998

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STS-88 Mission Specialist Jerry L. Ross (right) suits up in the Operations and Checkout Building, as part of a...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1814
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Nov 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Firing Room, Launch Control Center, after a successful launch of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0817
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Apr 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During the second stage of a simulated emergency, known as Mode 4, a helicopter leaves...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1128
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Aug 15, 2000

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STS-106 Commander Terrence W. Wilcutt grins after landing at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1233
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Sep 4, 2000

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STS-106 Mission Specialist Yuri I. Malenchenko waves for the camera as he arrives at the KSC Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1111
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Jul 22, 1997

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Flight mechanics from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, Calif., secure the Cassini spacecraft to...

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NASA image: KSC01padig083
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Feb 13, 2001

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The STS-102 crew wait for instructions about the M-113 armored carrier they are seated in. At left is Mission...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0629
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May 14, 2000

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STS-101 Mission Specialist Jeffrey N. Williams stands ready to begin preparations for the launch on May 18 after...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1814
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Nov 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Firing Room, Launch Control Center, after a successful launch of Space Shuttle...

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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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