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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-07-S-00041
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Jun 8, 2007

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Following a perfect eight-and-a-half-minute ride to orbit, Atlantis' external tank is jettisoned. Atlantis is...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-1627
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Oct 24, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Endeavour sits inside the Vehicle Assembly Building on a transporter. It will be...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1943
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Mar 1, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Pegasus barge carrying External Tank-136 arrives near the turn basin at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Orbiter Enterprise at Marshall Space Flight Center for testing
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Oct 29, 2002

Orbiter Enterprise at Marshall Space Flight Center for testing

In this view, the Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise is seen heading South on Rideout Road with Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0076
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Jan 15, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39A, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2475
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Aug 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is ready to roll out of the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 at...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1291
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Nov 9, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- James Silviano (bottom), NASA, examines the range safety cable between the external...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1075
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Aug 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed from an upper level in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1067
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Sep 14, 1998

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In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the orbiter Discovery (viewed from behind the Space Shuttle Main Engines) is...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0376
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Feb 28, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA managers brief the media about the Space Shuttle Program and mission STS-121 from...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1072
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Aug 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Atlantis is moved aboard an orbiter transporter from the Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0335
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Feb 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The overhead sling lowers the orbiter Atlantis in front of the external tank and solid...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2198
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Mar 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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Apr 22, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour is rolled out of the Orbiter Processing Facility atop a transporter....

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5180
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Sep 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The external fuel tank for space shuttle Atlantis' STS-129 mission is being lifted from the...

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NASA image: KSC01padig217
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May 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the orbiter Atlantis is being lifted from a...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0077
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Jan 15, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The late afternoon sun highlights the external tank and solid rocket booster on Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0271
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Feb 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On its transporter, space shuttle Endeavour turns toward the open door of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: STS-11 - Launch View - KSC
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Mar 1, 1984

STS-11 - Launch View - KSC

S84-28205 (3 Feb. 1984) --- Reflected in nearby water, NASA's space shuttle Challenger, attached to two solid rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1658
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Jul 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1559
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Oct 11, 2000

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Jorge Rivera (with microphone) shares his thoughts after receiving congratulations for his observatory powers from...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0329
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Feb 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Atlantis is suspended vertically above the transfer aisle of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1286
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Sep 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Suspended from an overhead crane, the orbiter Atlantis is lowered toward the solid...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-034
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Feb 2, 2001

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In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, the orbiter Discovery (seen from the back) is lifted to...

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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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