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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.

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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: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 4, 2006

International Space Station (ISS)

Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 2:38 p.m. (EDT) to begin the two-day journey to the...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 4, 2006

International Space Station (ISS)

Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 2:38 p.m. (EDT) to begin the two-day journey to the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1346
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Jun 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload bay...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 4, 2006

International Space Station (ISS)

Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 2:38 p.m. (EDT) to begin the two-day journey to the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1347
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Jun 20, 2005

KSC-05pd-1347

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload bay...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 4, 2006

International Space Station (ISS)

Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 2:38 p.m. (EDT) to begin the two-day journey to the...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00162
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Jul 1, 2006

KSC-06-S-00162

The first attempt to launch Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121 was scrubbed due to weather constraints. The...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00164
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Jul 2, 2006

KSC-06-S-00164

Commentator Bruce Buckingham opens live coverage of the countdown for the second-day attempt to launch STS-121,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1436
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Crowds along the NASA Causeway are excited as Space Shuttle Discovery makes a perfect...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1434
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the NASA Causeway, Space Shuttle Discovery makes a perfect launch as it...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1435
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - All eyes, and lenses, focus on the perfect launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on its...

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NASA image: STS-121 Crew Portait
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Apr 5, 2006

STS-121 Crew Portait

STS121-S-002 (5 April 2006) --- These seven astronauts take a break from training to pose for the STS-121 crew...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 and STS-121 crewmembers say farewell before STS-121 undocking
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Jul 15, 2006

Expedition 13 and STS-121 crewmembers say farewell before STS-121 undocking

S121-E-07702 (15 July 2006) --- After almost nine days of cooperative work onboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0564
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Mar 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the nose cap on top of...

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NASA image: STS-121 Launch of the orbiter Discovery
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Jul 4, 2006

STS-121 Launch of the orbiter Discovery

STS121-S-025 (4 July 2006) --- The moment of ignition is captured in this photo of Space Shuttle Discovery as it...

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NASA image: STS-121 Launch of the orbiter Discovery
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Jul 4, 2006

STS-121 Launch of the orbiter Discovery

STS121-S-049 (4 July 2006) --- Captured on film by a remote camera equipped with a special "fish-eye" lens, the...

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NASA image: Group portrait of STS-121 crewmembers
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Jul 9, 2006

Group portrait of STS-121 crewmembers

ISS013-E-49464 (9 July 2006) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Reiter, new Expedition 13 crewmember,...

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NASA image: STS-121 crew prepping for T-38 flight
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Dec 14, 2004

STS-121 crew prepping for T-38 flight

JSC2004-E-54715 (14 December 2004) --- Astronaut Steven W. Lindsey, STS-121 commander, photographed in a T-38...

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NASA image: STS-121 crew prepping for T-38 flight
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Dec 14, 2004

STS-121 crew prepping for T-38 flight

JSC2004-E-54716 (14 December 2004) --- Astronaut Mark E. Kelly, STS-121 pilot, in a T-38 trainer jet, prepares for a...

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NASA image: Sunrise view taken during STS-121
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Jul 15, 2006

Sunrise view taken during STS-121

S121-E-07932 (15 July 2006) --- A setting sun and the thin blue airglow line at Earth's horizon were captured in...

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NASA image: Kelly and Fossum in the orbiter MDK during STS-121
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Jul 6, 2006

Kelly and Fossum in the orbiter MDK during STS-121

S121-E-05870 (6 July 2006) --- Astronaut Michael E. Fossum (left), STS-121 mission specialist, and Mark E. Kelly,...

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NASA image: STS-121 crew prepping for T-38 flight
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Dec 14, 2004

STS-121 crew prepping for T-38 flight

JSC2004-E-54710 (14 December 2004) --- Astronaut Mark E. Kelly, STS-121 pilot, prepares for a flight in a T-38...

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NASA image: Kelly on the FWD FD during STS-121
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Jul 5, 2006

Kelly on the FWD FD during STS-121

STS121-E-05443 (5 July 2006) --- On Discovery's flight deck, astronaut Mark E. Kelly, pilot, anticipates tomorrow's...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 6, 2006

International Space Station (ISS)

The nozzles for Discovery's three main engines are visible in this close-up image photographed by one of the...

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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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