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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-6 Challenger Launch and Mission Activities
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Apr 4, 1983

STS-6 Challenger Launch and Mission Activities

STS-6 Challenger Launch and Mission Activities featuring breakfast, walkout, launch, SRB splashdown and onboard...

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NASA image: STS-6 Challenger Launch Day Activities
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Apr 4, 1983

STS-6 Challenger Launch Day Activities

STS-6 Challenger Launch Day Activities featuring Ice Team, breakfast, white room and launch. TRT: 01:31:05

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-113 and Expedition 6 crews head for the Astrovan that will take them to Launch...

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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-113 and Expedition 6 crews exit the Operations and Checkout Building on their...

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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Expedition 6 flight engineer Nikolai Budarin gets help with his helmet during suitup...

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Nov 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After their arrival at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, the crews of mission STS-113...

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NASA image: Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) activities during STS-6 mission
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Apr 5, 1983

Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) activities during STS-6 mission

Astronauts Roy D. Bridges (left) and RIchard O. Covey serve as spacecraft communicators (CAPCOM) for STS-6. They are...

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Nov 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Expedition 6 crew poses for a photo after their arrival at the KSC Shuttle Landing...

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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-113 crew enjoys a snack before suiting up for launch. Seated left to right are...

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Oct 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Donald Pettit, a member of the Expedition 6 crew, arrives at KSC for...

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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Expedition 6 Commander Ken Bowersox suits up before launch. Bowersox will be making...

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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Expedition 6 flight engineer Donald Pettit suits up before launch. This will be his...

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Oct 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Expedition 6 crew pauses for the photographer after their arrival at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: PREFLIGHT (ROLLOUT) STS-6 - KSC
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Dec 8, 1982

PREFLIGHT (ROLLOUT) STS-6 - KSC

Two (2) views of the "Challenger" - STS-6 - being Rolled Out to Pad 39A in the morning fog, 11/30/1982. 1. KSC -...

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Oct 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities, the STS-113 and...

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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-113 Commander James Wetherbee is happy to suit up before launch. Wetherbee will be...

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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Paul Lockhart adjusts his helmet during suitup before launch. Lockhart will be...

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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Rotating Service Structure has been rolled back to reveal Space Shuttle Endeavour...

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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Mission Specialist John Herrington suits up before launch. This will be his...

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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Mission Specialist Michael Lopez-Alegria suits up before launch. This will be...

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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour stands ready for launch on mission STS-113. . The Orbiter...

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Oct 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities, the STS-113 and...

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Nov 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-113 crew poses for a photo after their arrival at the KSC Shuttle Landing...

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Nov 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-113 Mission Specialist John Herrington pauses in front of Space Shuttle Endeavour...

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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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