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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: KSC-2013-2273
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of the solid rocket booster replicas at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: STS-5 LANDING - ROCKWELL - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA
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Feb 28, 1983

STS-5 LANDING - ROCKWELL - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA

Aerial view of Orbiter "Columbia" as you look into the Sun, taken by Erik Simonsen, Rockwell International,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2269
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of the solid rocket booster replicas at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: KSC-20120209-PH-UK_pressSite_FigureA-4
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Apr 10, 1981

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Aerial view of Press Site on April 10, 1981, as media and others wait for the launch of STS-1, which was eventually...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2274
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of the solid rocket booster replicas at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5000
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Sep 4, 2009

KSC-2009-5000

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This aerial view shows NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Control Center with its new...

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NASA image: 03pd2220
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Jul 23, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. – In this aerial view, the crawlerway (center) leads to Launch Pad 39A. At right is one...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0392
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Mar 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Kennedy Space Center's 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building is seen in this...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2260
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of the solid rocket booster replicas at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2398
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Nov 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A closeup aerial view of Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-84pc-684
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Oct 5, 1984

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This aerial view of Press Site Complex 39 during the launch activities for Mission 41G...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Challenger landing at Kennedy Space Center at end of STS 41-G
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Oct 13, 1984

Space Shuttle Challenger landing at Kennedy Space Center at end of STS 41-G

The Space Shuttle Challenger lands at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) at the end of the STS 41-G mission. The main...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Challenger landing at Kennedy Space Center at end of STS 41-G
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Oct 13, 1984

Space Shuttle Challenger landing at Kennedy Space Center at end of STS 41-G

The Space Shuttle Challenger lands at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) at the end of the STS 41-G mission. The main...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Challenger landing at Kennedy Space Center at end of STS 41-G
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Oct 13, 1984

Space Shuttle Challenger landing at Kennedy Space Center at end of STS 41-G

The Space Shuttle Challenger lands at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) at the end of the STS 41-G mission. The main...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2399
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Nov 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An aerial view of the Vertical Integration Facility, on Launch Complex 41 at Cape...

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NASA image: ARC-1943-A93-0074-5
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May 19, 1943

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Navy Naval Air Station Moffett Field Public works Serial 1514 - Contract NOy-5604, Earl W. Heple & J.H. Pomeroy...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd2211
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Jul 23, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An aerial view of the KSC Visitor Complex shows the Shuttle Plaza at left, with the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5003
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Sep 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B. The pad is surrounded by...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5002
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Sep 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B. The pad is surrounded by...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5004
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Sep 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B. The pad is surrounded by...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1109
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Apr 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An aerial view of Launch Pad 39B and surrounding area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center,...

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NASA image: KSC-66C-6962
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Jul 22, 1966

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CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. -- An aerial view of Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with the 500F...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1953
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Sep 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In this aerial view, damage is apparent on the roof of the Apollo/Saturn V Building at...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0994
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May 17, 2001

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This aerial view of the dismantled Launch Pad 34 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station stretches from the Atlantic...

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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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