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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: Astronauts Culbertson and Bursch supporting ORFEUS and SPAS
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Sep 20, 1993

Astronauts Culbertson and Bursch supporting ORFEUS and SPAS

Astronauts Frank L. Culbertson Jr., STS-51 mission commander, and Daniel W. Bursch, mission specialist, are seen on...

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NASA image: Ascent Commemorating Shuttle
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Mar 29, 2012

Ascent Commemorating Shuttle

Matt Melis and Kevin Burke talk about Space Shuttle Program's ascent imagery that was captured in both film and...

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NASA image: Ascent Film Review Team Commentary
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Mar 29, 2012

Ascent Film Review Team Commentary

Matt Melis has a dialog with members of the ascent film review team for the NASA Shuttle program.

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Apr 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Discovery,...

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Apr 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Discovery...

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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- External tank No. 128 is towed toward the Vehicle Assembly Building, behind it. Once inside...

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NASA image: STS-48 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rolls out to KSC LC Pad 39A
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Aug 12, 1991

STS-48 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rolls out to KSC LC Pad 39A

S91-44810 (12 Aug 1991) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery is rolled to launch pad 39A atop the mobile launcher...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0833
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May 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building, orbiter Discovery is in place on the mobile...

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Nov 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Jim Kennedy (far left) and STS-114 Mission Commander Eileen Collins...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 26, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS026-E-030359 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This partial view of the nose, crew cabin and forward part of the payload bay of...

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Aug 24, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, an overhead crane begins to...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4559
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Aug 9, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A, the payload ground-handling mechanism moves the multi-purpose logistics...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2999
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May 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The external fuel tank, ET- 132, designated for use with space shuttle Discovery on the...

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Aug 24, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, an overhead crane begins to...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0834
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May 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In high bay 3 of NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building, Discovery's external tank and solid...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0795
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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- External tank No. 128 makes the turn toward the Vehicle Assembly Building, in the...

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Nov 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119 crew...

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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery roars through the sky trailing fire and blue mach diamonds...

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May 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload canister holding Space...

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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Twin columns of flame from the solid rocket boosters illuminate the clouds of smoke...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2364
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Mar 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Shuttle Training Aircraft, a modified Gulfstream II, follows space shuttle Discovery as it...

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NASA image: STS-121 Launch of the orbiter Discovery
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Jul 4, 2006

STS-121 Launch of the orbiter Discovery

STS121-S-025 (4 July 2006) --- The moment of ignition is captured in this photo of Space Shuttle Discovery as it...

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Mar 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Medical personnel aboard a helicopter arrive at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Twin columns of flame from the solid rocket boosters illuminate the clouds of smoke...

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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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