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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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May 7, 2013

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

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Nov 16, 2006

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Space Shuttle Discovery rolled out of the Vertical Assembly Building and is now perched on Launch Pad 39B ready for...

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Sep 8, 2006

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The launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis has been scrubbed until Saturday due to a problem with one of the vehicle's...

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Sep 9, 2006

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Atlantis' external tank is being photographed by an onboard camera during the launch of mission STS-115. Atlantis...

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Jul 9, 2007

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Atlantis lifted off on time into a clear blue Florida sky, carrying the seven member crew on mission STS-117. With...

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Apr 3, 2009

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On a mission to bring the International Space Station to full power, space shuttle Discovery lifted off March 15...

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Feb 8, 2010

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The STS-130 astronauts take their seats aboard space shuttle Endeavour and strap in for launch.

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Feb 8, 2010

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The STS-130 astronauts suit up for launch and head to the Astrovan for the 20-minute ride to Launch Pad 39A.

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Aug 4, 2006

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'Ask the Astronaut.' NASA astronaut Steve Robinson answers questions about the space shuttle and working in space...

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Aug 21, 2007

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Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down at Kennedy's Shuttle Landing Facility. Mission STS-118 is the 22nd shuttle...

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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, a forklift is...

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Sep 9, 2006

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NASA's silver van waits for the astronauts to board as they leave the Operations and Checkout Building and head for...

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Feb 8, 2010

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Launch Director Mike Leinbach says farewell to the STS-130 crew members, wishing them, 'Good luck and Godspeed.'

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Aug 2, 2006

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In this 'In Their Own Words' video, NASA Astronaut Steve Robinson talks about his training for space flight and his...

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Mar 11, 2008

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Final Checks. STS-123 mission astronauts get their final flight suit fit check in the White Room and are boarding...

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Nov 16, 2009

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The astronauts are given a send off by Launch Director Mike Leinbach as they prepare for the liftoff of space...

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Aug 11, 2006

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The STS-115 crew conducted prelaunch exercises at the Kennedy Space Center. The week included a fit check of their...

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Sep 21, 2006

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Commander Brent Jett congratulates his crew and the mission support team on a job well done. Touchdown completed...

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Aug 24, 2007

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Space Shuttle Endeavour has amassed a record of achievement including repairing the Hubble Space Telescope,...

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Sep 9, 2006

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George Diller gives us a description of how the orbiter is processed and readied for flight. Atlantis will fly on...

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May 14, 2008

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It was only a drill, but the scenario played out like a real space shuttle launch-day emergency. The ocean search...

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Feb 20, 2008

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Space shuttle Atlantis with her crew members lands safely at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility...

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Aug 9, 2006

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Kennedy Space Center Director Jim Kennedy invites viewers to submit their questions about the STS-115 mission to the...

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Mar 4, 2005

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What do two Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Boosters plus one External Tank equal? Enough thrust to power 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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