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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: Challenger accident after launch
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Jan 28, 1986

Challenger accident after launch

S86-38989 (28 Jan. 1986) --- Main engine exhaust, solid rocket booster plume and an expanding ball of gas from the...

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NASA image: Members of the Presidential commission on Challenger accident arrive at KSC
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Mar 4, 1986

Members of the Presidential commission on Challenger accident arrive at KSC

51L-10166 (4 March 1986) --- Members of the Presidential Commission on the space shuttle Challenger accident arrive...

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NASA image: Presidential commission investigating Challenger accident at JSC
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Mar 5, 1986

Presidential commission investigating Challenger accident at JSC

S86-28749 (5 March 1986) --- Two JSC officials chat prior to a meeting with members of the Presidential Commission...

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NASA image: Columbia Accident Investigation Board
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Feb 13, 2003

Columbia Accident Investigation Board

Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board examine pieces of Columbia debris in the RLV Hangar. The debris...

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NASA image: Columbia Accident Investigation Board
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Feb 13, 2003

Columbia Accident Investigation Board

Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board examine pieces of Columbia debris in the RLV Hangar. The debris...

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NASA image: Columbia Accident Investigation Report
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Nov 6, 2003

Columbia Accident Investigation Report

Richard Alonzo, in the Mail Room at KSC, prepares stacks of the Columbia Accident Investigation Report, which are...

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NASA image: Columbia Accident Investigation Report
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Nov 6, 2003

Columbia Accident Investigation Report

Bill White, in the Mail Room at KSC, stacks copies of the Columbia Accident Investigation Report, which are being...

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NASA image: Presidential commission investigating Challenger accident at JSC
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Mar 5, 1986

Presidential commission investigating Challenger accident at JSC

S86-28750 (5 March 1986) --- Two JSC officials and two members of the Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Presidential commission investigating Challenger accident at JSC
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Mar 5, 1986

Presidential commission investigating Challenger accident at JSC

S86-28751 (5 March 1986) --- Two NASA officials talk with members of the Presidential Commission on the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1222
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Jan 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dr. June Scobee Rodgers, the founding chair of the Challenger Center for Space Science...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1225
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Jan 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Former astronaut and Chairman of The Astronauts Memorial Foundation Michael McCulley speaks...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1244
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Jan 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Michael McCulley, former astronaut and chairman of the Astronauts Memorial Foundation,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1226
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Jan 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Former astronaut and NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to a crowd...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1221
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Jan 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Stephen Feldman, president of The Astronauts Memorial Foundation, left; Dr. June Scobee...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1246
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Jan 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A wreath is displayed at the foot of the Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1245
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Jan 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dr. June Scobee Rodgers, the founding chair of the Challenger Center for Space Science...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6641
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Aug 31, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Fire Rescue personnel assist volunteers portraying injured Huey II helicopter crew...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1237
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Jan 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida will be the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6638
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Aug 31, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Fire Rescue personnel assist volunteers portraying injured Huey II helicopter crew...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1220
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Jan 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dr. June Scobee Rodgers, the founding chair of the Challenger Center for Space Science...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1228
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Jan 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A wreath is displayed at the foot of the Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1232
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Jan 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rick Soria, the 2009 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award winner, speaks to a crowd...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1233
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Jan 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations William Gerstenmaier speaks to a crowd...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1241
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Jan 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A crowd gathers in front of the Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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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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