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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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Space shuttle Discovery returns to its home base, NASA's Kennedy Space Center, atop its carrier aircraft after a...

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Jun 2, 2009

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Space shuttle Atlantis returned to Florida piggybacked on the top of one of NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft.

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Representatives from the news media are on hand to view the touchdown of Space Shuttle...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), has...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA),...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), is...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), is...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), is...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA),...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA),...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA),...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA),...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA),...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), is...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), is...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Near midnight, lights from the mate_demate device at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s...

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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Just before sunrise, Discovery finally rests on its wheels on the ground at NASA...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, a worker begins preparing the...

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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the early morning hours at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, the...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stephanie Stilson, vehicle manager for Space Shuttle Discovery (OV-103), is interviewed...

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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At sunrise, Discovery finally rests on its wheels on the ground at NASA Kennedy Space...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery on top of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a modified Boeing 747, is...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This view shows the orbiter Discovery on top of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a...

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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - News media photographers are on hand for the touchdown of Space Shuttle Discovery, atop...

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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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