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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: Robinson during EVA 3
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Aug 3, 2005

Robinson during EVA 3

S114-E-6385 (3 August 2005) --- A close-up view of a portion of Space Shuttle Discovery’s underside is...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd3255
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Dec 19, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From left, United Space Alliance (USA) Manager of the Thermal Protection System (TPS)...

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NASA image: President Barack Obama Visit to Kennedy Space Center
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Apr 29, 2011

President Barack Obama Visit to Kennedy Space Center

Terry White, United Space Alliance project lead for thermal protection systems, left, shows President Barack Obama...

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NASA image: STS-114 Flight Directors Press Conference
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Aug 2, 2005

STS-114 Flight Directors Press Conference

JSC2005-E-31523 (2 August 2005) --- Astronaut David A. Wolf points to a simulated piece of protruding fiber on a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8362
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Apr 29, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – (201104290015HQ) Terry White, United Space Alliance project lead for thermal protection...

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NASA image: Lindsey and Boe on forward flight deck
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Feb 26, 2011

Lindsey and Boe on forward flight deck

S133-E-006081 (25 Feb. 2011) --- On space shuttle Discovery’s forward flight deck, astronauts Steve Lindsey (right),...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3560
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Nov 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-123 Mission Specialist Richard Linnehan makes...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0329
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Feb 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Thermal Protection System Facility, NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe (left)...

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NASA image: President Barack Obama Visit to Kennedy Space Center
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Apr 29, 2011

President Barack Obama Visit to Kennedy Space Center

Terry White, United Space Alliance project lead for thermal protection systems, left, shows President Barack Obama...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1937
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Jul 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-125 Mission Specialist...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2256
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Oct 5, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In bay 3 of the Orbiter Processing Facility, the thermal protection system tiles on the...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS028-E-015671 (10 July 2011) --- This head-on picture of Atlantis' nose and part of the underside's thermal...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0330
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Feb 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe (third from left) talks to workers in the Thermal...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1944
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Apr 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Mike Williams, a thermal protection system technician with United Space Alliance, arranges...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd2762
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Oct 1, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Ryan Levann, with United Space Alliance, checks...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0327
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Feb 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Thermal Protection System Facility, NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe (center)...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3558
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Nov 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-123 Commander Dominic Gorie (center) and Pilot...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0325
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Feb 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe (left) speaks to workers in the Thermal Protection...

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NASA image: F-15B in flight with X-33 Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) on Flight Test Fixture
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May 14, 1998

F-15B in flight with X-33 Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) on Flight Test Fixture

In-flight photo of the NASA F-15B used in tests of the X-33 Thermal Protection System (TPS) materials. Flying at...

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NASA image: Atlantis TPS Processing
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Oct 1, 2003

Atlantis TPS Processing

In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Harrell Watts, with United Space Alliance, removes a tile from the thermal...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1937
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Apr 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Mike...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0332
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Feb 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe (right) visits the Thermal Protection System Facility....

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0779
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Mar 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, United Space Alliance...

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NASA image: Tile survey seen during EVA 3
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Aug 3, 2005

Tile survey seen during EVA 3

S114-E-6405 (3 August 2005) --- Space Shuttle Discovery’s underside nosecone thermal protection tiles are...

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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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