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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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NASA image: STS-135 Launch Day
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Jul 8, 2011

STS-135 Launch Day

Hiawatha Brown, Heavy Equipment Operator for United Space Alliance (USA), approaches launch pad 39A at the NASA...

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NASA image: Axiom-1 (Ax-1) Liftoff
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Apr 8, 2022

Axiom-1 (Ax-1) Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft atop, sits on the pad at Launch Complex 39A at...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-3 Dry Dress Rehearsal
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Oct 28, 2021

SpaceX Crew-3 Dry Dress Rehearsal

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts participate in a countdown dress rehearsal at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-3 Dry Dress Rehearsal
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Oct 28, 2021

SpaceX Crew-3 Dry Dress Rehearsal

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts participate in a countdown dress rehearsal at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: STS-135 Launch Day
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Launch Day

The STS-135 mission specialist Rex Walheim, left, Doug Hurley, pilot; second from left, Sandy Magnus, mission...

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NASA image: Discovery on Pad 39a
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Oct 31, 2010

Discovery on Pad 39a

The space shuttle Discovery is seen on launch pad 39a early in the morning of Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010 at the NASA...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A high-flying bird takes a closer look at the Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) number 3 with twin solid rocket boosters bolted to it as it crawls toward Launch Pad 39A, in the background. The crawler is moving along the crawlerway at various speeds up to 1 mph in an effort to achieve vibration data gathering goals as it travels toward Launch Pad 39A and then returns. The boosters are braced at the top for stability. The primary purpose of these rollout tests is to gather data to develop future maintenance requirements on the transport equipment and the flight hardware. Various parts of the MLP and crawler transporter have been instrumented with vibration data collection equipment.
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Nov 21, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A high-flying bird takes a closer look at the Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) number 3 with twin solid rocket boosters bolted to it as it crawls toward Launch Pad 39A, in the background. The crawler is moving along the crawlerway at various speeds up to 1 mph in an effort to achieve vibration data gathering goals as it travels toward Launch Pad 39A and then returns. The boosters are braced at the top for stability. The primary purpose of these rollout tests is to gather data to develop future maintenance requirements on the transport equipment and the flight hardware. Various parts of the MLP and crawler transporter have been instrumented with vibration data collection equipment.

NASA image: STP-2 Launch
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Jun 24, 2019

STP-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is ready for launch on the pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: STP-2 Launch
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Jun 24, 2019

STP-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is ready for launch on the pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: STP-2 Launch
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Jun 24, 2019

STP-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is ready for launch on the pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: STP-2 Launch
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Jun 24, 2019

STP-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is ready for launch on the pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: STP-2 Launch
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Jun 24, 2019

STP-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is ready for launch on the pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: STP-2 Launch
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Jun 24, 2019

STP-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is ready for launch on the pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: STP-2 Launch
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Jun 24, 2019

STP-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is ready for launch on the pad at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: STS-133 Discovery
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Nov 3, 2010

STS-133 Discovery

The space shuttle Discovery is seen on launch Pad 39a after the Rotating Service Structure (RSS) is rolled back on...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery is Prepared for Launch
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Feb 23, 2011

Space Shuttle Discovery is Prepared for Launch

The space shuttle Discovery is seen shortly after the Rotating Service Structure was rolled back at launch pad 39A,...

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NASA image: STS-133 Discovery
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Nov 3, 2010

STS-133 Discovery

The space shuttle Discovery is seen on launch Pad 39a after the Rotating Service Structure (RSS) is rolled back on...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery is Prepared for Launch
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Feb 23, 2011

Space Shuttle Discovery is Prepared for Launch

The space shuttle Discovery is seen shortly after the Rotating Service Structure was rolled back at launch pad 39A,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery is Prepared for Launch
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Feb 23, 2011

Space Shuttle Discovery is Prepared for Launch

The space shuttle Discovery is seen shortly after the Rotating Service Structure was rolled back at launch pad 39A,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery is Prepared for Launch
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Feb 23, 2011

Space Shuttle Discovery is Prepared for Launch

The space shuttle Discovery is seen shortly after the Rotating Service Structure was rolled back at launch pad 39A,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5222
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Jul 8, 2011

KSC-2011-5222

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis, attached to its bright-orange external fuel tank and twin solid...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-12 Liftoff
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Aug 14, 2017

SpaceX CRS-12 Liftoff

The two-stage SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center carrying...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-12 Liftoff
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Aug 14, 2017

SpaceX CRS-12 Liftoff

The two-stage SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kenney Space Center carrying the...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-12 Liftoff
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Aug 14, 2017

SpaceX CRS-12 Liftoff

The two-stage SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center carrying...

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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A high-flying bird takes a closer look at the Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) number 3...

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