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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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May 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Final Inspection Team pose for a group portrait following their return...

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May 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle launch director Michael Leinbach (right) and assistant launch director...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1032
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May 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians attach the External Tank that will be used to return the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1030
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May 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An overhead crane lowers the External Tank that will be used to return the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1031
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May 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A technician monitors the External Tank that will be used to return the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1056
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May 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle launch director Michael Leinbach supports an External Tank (ET) tanking...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1036
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May 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Final Inspection Team convoy to Launch Pad 39B to support an External...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1053
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May 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Final Inspection Team return from Launch Pad 39B where they supported an...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1033
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May 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Final Inspection Team check their radios and Emergency Life Support...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1035
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May 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Final Inspection Team depart for Launch Pad 39B to support an External...

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May 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The External Tank that will be used to return the Space Shuttle program to flight is...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1065
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May 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Final Inspection Team (orange suits) support an External Tank (ET)...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1066
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May 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Final Inspection Team support an External Tank (ET) tanking test from...

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May 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The External Tank that will be used to return the Space Shuttle program to flight is...

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May 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Final Inspection Team return from Launch Pad 39B where they supported an...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1034
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May 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Final Inspection Team check their radios and Emergency Life Support...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1028
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May 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The External Tank that will be used to return the Space Shuttle program to flight is...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1027
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May 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The External Tank that will be used to return the Space Shuttle program to flight is...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1944
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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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Jul 15, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, External Tank-138 has been lifted into the upper...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1945
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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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Jul 15, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A close-up view of External Tank-138 being lifted above the transfer aisle in the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4114
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Jul 15, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, External...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1942
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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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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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