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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-01PADIG-211
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May 9, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour, mounted atop NASA’s Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, is getting ready to...

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NASA image: KSC01padig212
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May 9, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, orbiter Endeavour and the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1948
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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Discovery is towed into the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3. Discovery was returned...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2128
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Jul 29, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Calm waters in the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin provide smooth transit for the...

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NASA image: EC98-44471-1
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Feb 17, 1998

EC98-44471-1

Pilot Mark Stucky in Eclipse Simulator

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3885
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Nov 30, 2008

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EDWARDS, Calif. – On Edwards Air Force Base in California, space shuttle Endeavour undergoes recovery operations...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3886
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Nov 30, 2008

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EDWARDS, Calif. – On Edwards Air Force Base in California, space shuttle Endeavour undergoes recovery operations...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3888
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Nov 30, 2008

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EDWARDS, Calif. – Against a setting sun, space shuttle Endeavour undergoes recovery operations on Edwards Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3887
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Nov 30, 2008

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EDWARDS, Calif. – Against a setting sun, space shuttle Endeavour undergoes recovery operations on Edwards Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc753
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Jun 16, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Freedom Star, one of NASA's two solid rocket booster recovery ships, tows a barge...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0739
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Mar 12, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, tows a solid...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0740
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Mar 12, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, tows a solid...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0738
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Mar 12, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, crosses through...

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NASA image: STS-117 landing at Dryden
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Jun 22, 2007

STS-117 landing at Dryden

STS117-S-053 (22 June 2007) --- Accompanied by a convoy of recovery vehicles, the Space Shuttle Atlantis is towed up...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0688
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Mar 14, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Atlantis is towed away from the Vehicle Assembly Building. The orbiter was demated from...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0687
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Mar 14, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Atlantis is towed away from the Vehicle Assembly Building. The orbiter was demated from...

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NASA image: 61-mr4-100
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Jul 22, 1961

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Marine helicopter appears to have Liberty Bell 7 in tow after Virgil I. Grissom's...

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NASA image: 90PC-0949
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May 7, 1990

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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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NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
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Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

The tugboat Shelby helps tow the space shuttle Enterprise on a barge up the Hudson River to the Intrepid Sea, Air...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
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Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

An FDNY fireboat is one of the lead boats for the space shuttle Enterprise as Enterprise is towed by barge up the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0843
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Apr 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pegasus barge is towed into the turn basin in the Launch Complex 39 Area. The...

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NASA image: PC-12 and T-34 Aircraft Arrive to NASA Armstrong
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Feb 11, 2026

PC-12 and T-34 Aircraft Arrive to NASA Armstrong

A Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, tail number 606, is being towed and pushed by a crew at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1644
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Nov 3, 2000

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After landing at the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), with its unique cargo...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
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Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

The space shuttle Enterprise is towed by barge next to the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum where it will lifted...

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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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