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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-2009-4045
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Jul 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The darkened sky over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida reveal the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3857
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Jun 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Delta IV rocket soars into the sky with the GOES-O satellite aboard despite the attempts of...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0567
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Mar 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed from inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis, atop the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3614
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Dec 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Delta IV first stage that will be used to launch the GOES-O satellite has been...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0590
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Mar 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On an upper level of high bay 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians prepare...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2899
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Oct 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The left position light, strobe light and wing tip of one of NASA's Shuttle Training...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3860
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Jun 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rising above the pad's fixed service tower, a Delta IV rocket soars into the sky with the...

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NASA image: GOES-U Spacecraft Arrival and Offload
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Jan 23, 2024

GOES-U Spacecraft Arrival and Offload

NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-U (GOES-U) is offloaded from a C-5M Super Galaxy transport...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2900
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Oct 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Debris from apparent contact with a tree near Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: GOES-U Spacecraft Arrival and Offload
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Jan 23, 2024

GOES-U Spacecraft Arrival and Offload

NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-U (GOES-U) is offloaded from a C-5M Super Galaxy transport...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1194
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May 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Reflected in water in a drainage canal, Space Shuttle Atlantis, mounted on a mobile...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0562
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Mar 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As it rolls back to the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis, atop the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Jul 4, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-010303 (4 July 2008) --- The Basin fire in central California is featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3862
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Jun 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Delta IV rocket soars away from its launch pad with the GOES-O satellite aboard. Liftoff...

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NASA image: GOES-U Spacecraft Arrival and Offload
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Jan 23, 2024

GOES-U Spacecraft Arrival and Offload

NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-U (GOES-U) is offloaded from a C-5M Super Galaxy transport...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0645
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Mar 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Service platforms surround Space Shuttle Atlantis as it sits in Highbay 1 inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3861
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Jun 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Delta IV rocket roars into the sky with the GOES-O satellite aboard. Liftoff was at 6:51...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Aug 19, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-013842 (19 Aug. 2008) --- A serene view of a portion of the Greater Antilles islands in the Caribbean Sea....

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NASA image: Hail damage on Atlantis' external tank is inspected
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Apr 13, 2007

Hail damage on Atlantis' external tank is inspected

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, markers show the hail damage being repaired on the external tank of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3853
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Jun 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rising above the two lightning towers around the pad, a Delta IV rocket races into the sky...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1182
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May 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis, mounted on a mobile launch platform, rolls to Launch Pad 39A...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1179
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May 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In high bay No. 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis begins its...

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NASA image: GOES-U Spacecraft Arrival and Offload
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Jan 23, 2024

GOES-U Spacecraft Arrival and Offload

NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-U (GOES-U) is offloaded from a C-5M Super Galaxy transport...

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NASA image: GOES-U Spacecraft Arrival and Offload
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Jan 23, 2024

GOES-U Spacecraft Arrival and Offload

NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-U (GOES-U) is offloaded from a C-5M Super Galaxy transport...

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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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