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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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Aug 8, 2007

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Space Shuttle Endeavour launches through a clear Florida sky headed for the International Space Station. This will...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00070
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Aug 8, 2007

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The STS-118 astronauts gather for a light snack before donning their flight suits. This will be the first flight for...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00076
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Aug 8, 2007

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The space shuttle's external tank separates from the orbiter. This will be the first flight for Endeavour since...

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Aug 8, 2007

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The solid rocket boosters fall away from Space Shuttle Endeavour. This will be the first flight for Endeavour since...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00073
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Aug 8, 2007

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NASA Launch Director Mike Leinbach wish the STS-118 astronauts a safe journey and Godspeed. This will be the first...

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Aug 8, 2007

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The STS-118 astronauts get comfortable in the orbiter while the Closeout Crew makes sure they're secure in their...

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Aug 8, 2007

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The STS-118 crew members wave to wellwishers before being transported to the launch pad in NASA's silver Astrovan....

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Aug 8, 2007

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NASA Commentator George Diller begins coverage of the STS-118 launch on Space Shuttle Endeavour. This will be the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Pad39A Event
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Feb 17, 2017

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Gwynne Shotwell, president and chief operating officer of SpaceX, speaks to members of the news media at Launch...

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NASA image: SpaceX Pad39A Event
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Feb 17, 2017

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Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to members of the news media at Launch Complex 39A. At left is...

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NASA image: SpaceX Pad39A Event
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Feb 17, 2017

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Timothy Hughes, senior vice president and general counsel for SpaceX speaks to members of the news media at Launch...

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Feb 17, 2017

SpaceX Pad39A Event

Gwynne Shotwell, president and chief operating officer of SpaceX, speaks to members of the news media at Launch...

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Feb 17, 2017

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Members of the news media are at Launch Complex 39A for a briefing from Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana;...

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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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