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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-2011-6490
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Aug 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Thousands of space shuttle workers and their families gather near Orbit Cafe at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: STS_135_Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

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JSC2011-E-067691 (21 July 2011) --- Shuttle launch director Mike Leinbach, facing camera, hugs LeRoy Cain, deputy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6492
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Aug 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Thousands of space shuttle workers and their families gather near the Rocket Garden at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6494
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Aug 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Thousands of space shuttle workers and their families gather near the IMAX Theatre at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6495
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Aug 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Thousands of space shuttle workers and their families gather near the "Star Trek" exhibit at...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Armando Oliu, Final Inspection Team lead for the Shuttle program, speaks to reporters about the aid the Image Analysis Lab is giving the FBI in a kidnapping case. Behind him at right is Mike Rein, External Affairs division chief. Oliu oversees the image lab that is using an advanced SGI® TP9500 data management system to review the tape of the kidnapping in progress in Sarasota, Fla. KSC installed the new $3.2 million system in preparation for Return to Flight of the Space Shuttle fleet. The lab is studying the Sarasota kidnapping video to provide any new information possible to law enforcement officers. KSC is joining NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama in reviewing the tape.
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Feb 4, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Armando Oliu, Final Inspection Team lead for the Shuttle program, speaks to reporters about the aid the Image Analysis Lab is giving the FBI in a kidnapping case. Behind him at right is Mike Rein, External Affairs division chief. Oliu oversees the image lab that is using an advanced SGI® TP9500 data management system to review the tape of the kidnapping in progress in Sarasota, Fla. KSC installed the new $3.2 million system in preparation for Return to Flight of the Space Shuttle fleet. The lab is studying the Sarasota kidnapping video to provide any new information possible to law enforcement officers. KSC is joining NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama in reviewing the tape.

NASA image: 1101232
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Aug 20, 2011

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MARSHALL SHUTTLE PROPULSION OFFICE MANAGER STEVE CASH PRESENTS A MISSION PIN PLAQUE TO JOHN SHANNON, MANAGER OF THE...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6488
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Aug 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Three-time space shuttle astronaut Charles D. "Sam" Gemar signs autographs and takes photos...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5849
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis begins to disappear into the darkness as it rolls to a stop on Runway...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5848
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis begins to disappear into the darkness as it rolls to a stop on Runway...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5852
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Only space shuttle Atlantis' drag chute is visible as the spacecraft disappears into the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5851
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis disappears into the darkness as it rolls to a stop on Runway 15 on...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5850
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis disappears into the darkness as it rolls to a stop on Runway 15 on...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0723
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Apr 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Michael Griffin listens as Jim Kennedy, Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: STS-121 Space Shuttle Processing Update
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Apr 27, 2006

STS-121 Space Shuttle Processing Update

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, left, and Associate Administrator for Space Operations William Gerstenmaier,...

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NASA image: Last scheduled SSME removed after firing
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Aug 20, 2009

Last scheduled SSME removed after firing

Space shuttle main engine No. 0525 is lifted from the A-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center against the backdrop of...

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NASA image: Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned
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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

Former space shuttle launch director Mike Leinbach, left, talks with attendees of “Columbia: The Mission Continues,”...

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NASA image: Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned
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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

Former space shuttle launch directors Mike Leinbach, left, and Bob Sieck listen to a presentation in Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned
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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

Former space shuttle launch director Bob Sieck shakes hands with an attendee of “Columbia: The Mission Continues,”...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6480
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Aug 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Vehicle Processing Director Rita Willcoxon speaks to current...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6483
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Aug 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana (at left) and NASA astronauts Rex Walheim, Sandra...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0153
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Jan 18, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dionne B. Jackson is a Materials Science engineer in the Spaceport Engineering and...

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NASA image: 00PP-1028
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Jul 26, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Official portrait of James D. Halsell Jr., manager, Space Shuttle Program Integration...

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NASA image: 00PP-1028
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Jul 26, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Official portrait of James D. Halsell Jr., manager, Space Shuttle Program Integration...

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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Armando Oliu, Final Inspection Team lead for the Shuttle program, speaks to reporters...

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