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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: A-1 Test Stand work
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Jan 13, 2010

A-1 Test Stand work

Employees at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center work to maneuver a structural steam beam into place on the A-1 Test...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2065
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Mar 15, 2009

KSC-2009-2065

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Light and dark clouds of smoke and steam, spawned by the fire of liftoff, roll across Launch...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1268
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Sep 8, 2000

KSC00pp1268

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Clouds on the horizon seem to wait for their rival Space Shuttle Atlantis as it churns...

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NASA image: KSC-08pp0750
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Clouds of smoke and steam billow across Launch Pad 39A as space shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3729
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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Endeavour erupts from the...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Oct 8, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-16813 (8 October 2003) --- This view featuring Honolulu, Hawaii was photographed by an Expedition 7...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1810
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Nov 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Brilliant clouds of smoke and steam roll away from Launch Pad 39A as Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig005
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Feb 11, 2000

KSC-00padig005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A perfect launch on a perfect Florida day! Framed by two immense billows of steam,...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1285
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Jul 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Billows of smoke and steam surround Space Shuttle Atlantis as it blasts into the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-184
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Apr 7, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-184

Amid billows of smoke and steam the Boeing Delta II rocket carrying the 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft blasts into the...

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NASA image: Raikoke Island, Kuril Islands
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Jul 1, 2019

Raikoke Island, Kuril Islands

Raikoke volcanic island is near the center of the Kuril Islands in the Sea of Okhotsk in the northwest Pacific...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1806
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed from the roof of the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Endeavour rises...

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NASA image: Klyuchevskaya, Volcano, Kamchatka Peninsula, CIS
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May 6, 1991

Klyuchevskaya, Volcano, Kamchatka Peninsula, CIS

STS039-151-179 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- A large format frame of one of the USSR's volcanic complex (Kamchatka area)...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-205
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Apr 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Even in the middle of the day, the launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour from launch Pad...

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NASA image: Indonesia as seen from STS-66 shuttle Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Indonesia as seen from STS-66 shuttle Atlantis

This is a striking, oblique view to the south of the Indonesian islands of Java (right), Bali and Lombok (upper...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1272
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Sep 8, 2000

KSC00pp1272

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The clouds of steam and smoke generated from the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis seem...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3083
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Clouds of smoke and steam swell over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii
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Jan 4, 2021

Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii

Kilauea volcano, Hawaii, began erupting on December 20, 2020, when a lava flow within Halema'uma'u crater interacted...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1527
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May 31, 2008

KSC-08pd1527

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery erupts from the billowing steam below and leaps into a clear blue...

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NASA image: KSC01padig058
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Feb 7, 2001

KSC01padig058

Clouds of smoke and steam roll out from the launch pad as Space Shuttle Atlantis roars into the moonlit sky. Liftoff...

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NASA image: Launch
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Oct 23, 2007

Launch

(10/23/2007) --- KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Out of the clouds of smoke and steam rolling across Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: KSC00pd1549
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a perfect on-time launch at 7:17 p.m. EDT, Space Shuttle Discovery trails a blaze...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0246
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Leaping off Launch Pad 39A from amid the clouds of smoke and steam, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp1471
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Jul 4, 2006

KSC-06pp1471

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Smoke and steam billow across Launch Complex 39B as the launch of Space Shuttle...

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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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