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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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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is seen inside the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at the Shuttle Landing...

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4980 - CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, approaches the runway at NASA Kennedy Space...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, approaches the runway at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is lowered onto the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, at the Shuttle...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, is seen on the ramp at the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is seen inside the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at the Shuttle Landing...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, approaches the runway at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, approaches the runway at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Jeff Moultrie, pilot of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, speaks with news media at the...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is seen inside the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at the Shuttle Landing...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Henry Taylor, chief flight engineer on the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, speaks with news...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians watch as space shuttle Endeavour is lowered onto the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is seen inside the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at the Shuttle Landing...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is seen inside the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at the Shuttle Landing...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An illustration on the nose of a NASA aircraft shows how it is used in weightless training....

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Detail of the mission insignia on the fuselage of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA,...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Detail of the mission insignia on the fuselage of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA,...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Detail of the crew members of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, shortly after the...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This aerial view of the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) faces northeast, with the...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This aerial view of the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) faces northeast, with the...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle mission STS-31 comes full circle as the orbiter Discovery returns to KSC atop...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Henry Taylor is the chief flight engineer on the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, that will...

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NEW YORK –The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City will be the new home of the space shuttle...

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NEW YORK –The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City will be the new home of the 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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