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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.

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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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Feb 16, 2007

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: At the pad and awaiting the go for launch, Space Shuttle Atlantis and...

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Mar 4, 2010

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Space shuttle Discovery was moved to Kennedy's Launch Pad 39A for the upcoming STS-131 mission to the International...

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Feb 15, 2007

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Space Shuttle Atlantis arrived at Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 3:09 p.m. EST. Atlantis began...

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May 31, 2008

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The Discovery crew is wished a safe journey from NASA Launch Director Mike Leinbach. The STS-124 mission is the 26th...

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May 31, 2008

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Liftoff_ Discovery roars off the launch pad and soars through the clouds for its date with the International Space...

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May 31, 2008

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NASA's Astrovan stands ready to take the STS-124 crew members to the launch pad. The STS-124 mission is the 26th in...

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May 31, 2008

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Kennedy's Closeout Crew help the STS-124 astronauts with their gear and get them secured inside the orbiter. The...

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Jan 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A humorous question from the media (out of view) produces smiles among the STS-98 crew...

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Jan 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister containing the U.S. Lab Destiny rises up the Rotating Service...

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Jan 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-98 crew gathers at Launch Pad 39A for a media briefing before continuing their...

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Apr 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-100 crew gathers on the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure for...

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Jan 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-98 Commander Ken Cockrell answers a question from the media during a briefing at...

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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Smoke billows out from Launch Pad 39A as Space Shuttle Discovery soars into the blue...

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Mar 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During emergency escape training at Launch Pad 39A, STS-100 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby...

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Apr 18, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-100 Mission Specialist Umberto Guidoni stands near Launch Pad 39A to greet family...

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Jan 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a media briefing at Launch Pad 39A, STS-98 Mission Specialist Marsha Ivins...

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Jan 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister containing the U.S. Lab Destiny nears the payload changeout room...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-195
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Apr 18, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-100 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby stands near Launch Pad 39A to greet family and friends....

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Jan 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Bright morning sun shines on Space Shuttle Atlantis as it sits on Launch Pad 39A. In...

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Mar 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-100 crew poses for a photo on the 195-foot level of Launch Pad 39A’s Fixed...

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Jan 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-98 crew (right) gathers at Launch Pad 39A for a media briefing before...

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Apr 18, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-100 Commander Kent V. Rominger stands near Launch Pad 39A to greet family and...

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Mar 5, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A timed exposure of the Space Shuttle, STS-1, at Launch Pad A, Complex 39, turns the...

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Mar 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-100 Mission Specialists John L. Phillips (left) and Chris A. Hadfield (right) move...

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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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