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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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Jul 17, 2006

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In Mission Control, Houston, CAPCOM Steve Frick informs STS-121 Commander Steve Lindsey that Discovery is 'go' for...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00205
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Sep 9, 2006

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Space Shuttle Atlantis rumbles its way to space through a beautiful Florida sky. Atlantis will fly on mission...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00003
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Feb 7, 2008

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The STS-122 crew members climb into their orange flight suits and board NASA's Astrovan for a 20-minute journey to...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00149
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May 23, 2006

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This video feature chronicles Space Shuttle Discovery's May 19, 2006 rollout to Launch Pad 39B in preparation for...

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Oct 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00039
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May 31, 2008

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Liftoff_ Discovery roars off the launch pad and soars through the clouds for its date with the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00020
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Mar 11, 2008

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NASA Launch Director Mike Leinbach wishes the STS-123 mision crew a safe journey and Godspeed. The Endeavour crew...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00013
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Feb 21, 2008

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As Atlantis is landing concluding a successful mission, a video is being recorded directly from the cockpit taken by...

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May 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00017
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Mar 11, 2008

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Welcome to Mission STS-123. NASA Commentator George Diller begins live countdown coverage. The Endeavour crew will...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2304
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May 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00200
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Sep 9, 2006

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Today's coverage of the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis begins with opening comments by NASA Launch Commentator...

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Feb 8, 2010

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As the external fuel tank separates, space shuttle Endeavour and crew reach space.

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Jan 23, 2009

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The STS-119 astronauts were at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, or TCDT,...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00021
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Mar 11, 2008

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Space shuttle Endeavour lifts off with its crew and payload headed for the International Space Station. The STS-123...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00146
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Dec 4, 2009

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STS-129: Supplying the Station. Atlantis and crew deliver enough cargo to keep the space station supplied for years...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00036
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May 31, 2008

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NASA's Astrovan stands ready to take the STS-124 crew members to the launch pad. The STS-124 mission is the 26th in...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00001
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Jan 15, 2009

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Marking a milestone on the path to the first space shuttle launch of 2009, Discovery make its slow journey to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00194
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Aug 26, 2006

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During a briefing Saturday afternoon, LeRoy Cain announced the scrub of the STS-115 launch for Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00179
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Jul 17, 2006

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Carrying a crew of six astronauts, Discovery comes in for a perfect landing at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00037
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May 31, 2008

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Kennedy's Closeout Crew help the STS-124 astronauts with their gear and get them secured inside the orbiter. The...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00007
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Feb 7, 2008

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Space shuttle Atlantis Atlantis reaches orbit and the external tank is jettisoned. The crew members of mission...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00204
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Sep 9, 2006

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From Firing Room 4 NASA Launch Director Mike Leinbach gives the Atlantis crew his best wishes for a good flight....

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2302
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May 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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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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