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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: STS-134 Endeavour Launch
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May 15, 2011

STS-134 Endeavour Launch

NASA Kennedy Space Center Assistant Launch Director Pete Nickolenko monitors the countdown to the launch of the...

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NASA image: ARES I-X Launch
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Oct 27, 2009

ARES I-X Launch

NASA Ares I-X Launch Director Ed Mango, left, laughs as NASA Ares I-X Assistant Launch Director Pete Nickolenko...

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NASA image: ARES I-X Launch Prep
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Oct 26, 2009

ARES I-X Launch Prep

NASA Ares I-X Assistant Launch Director Pete Nickolenko, left, and NASA Ares I-X Launch Director Ed Mango monitor...

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Aug 31, 2009

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STS-128 Launch Director Pete Nickolenko clears Discovery for liftoff and wishes the crew of Discovery well.

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Apr 5, 2010

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STS-131 Launch Director Pete Nickolenko bids the Discovery crew Godspeed for a safe journey.

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Jun 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Pete Nickolenko is the STS-127 shuttle launch director. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

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Jun 17, 2009

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Launch Director Pete Nickolenko has called off today's launch attempt of Endeavour's STS-127 mission.

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NASA image: ARES I-X Launch Prep
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Oct 26, 2009

ARES I-X Launch Prep

Mission managers, from left, NASA Ares I-X Assistant Launch Director Pete Nickolenko, Ground Operations Manager...

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Jul 15, 2009

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Goodbye and Godspeed - NASA Launch Director Pete Nickolenko wishes the crew a safe and successful flight. Endeavour...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00075
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Jul 12, 2009

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Weather postpones Endeavour's launch. Launch Director Pete Nickolenko announces the scrub of the STS-127 mission...

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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Launch Control Center, KSC officials turn from their computers to watch...

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NASA image: Storm Clouds Roll In Over The Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jul 12, 2009

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Storm clouds roll in over the NASA Vehicle Assembly building moments after STS-127 Space Shuttle Launch Director...

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NASA image: Storm Clouds Roll In Over The Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jul 11, 2009

Storm Clouds Roll In Over The Vehicle Assembly Building

Storm clouds roll in over the NASA Vehicle Assembly building moments after STS-127 Space Shuttle Launch Director...

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Jan 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After arriving at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on a T-38 jet training aircraft,...

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May 14, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3478
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Jun 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the post-Flight Readiness Review news conference for the STS-127 mission, Bill...

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Jan 7, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-133 Assistant...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3371
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May 14, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3975
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Jul 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Storm clouds roll in over the NASA Vehicle Assembly Building moments after STS-127 Space...

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Aug 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Press Site auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA managers brief...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4783
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Aug 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-128 Launch Director Pete Nickolenko welcomes members of space shuttle Discovery's STS-128...

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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Shuttle Launch Director Pete Nickolenko (right) and Mike Leinbach, assistant launch director,...

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Nov 12, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At a media event in Firing Room 1 of the Launch Control Center, NASA management talk about...

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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Firing Room at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-127 Shuttle Launch Director...

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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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