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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-2009-3855
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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: KSC-07pd0555
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Mar 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Under a nearly clear blue sky, Space Shuttle Atlantis (left) is being rolled back to...

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NASA image: Earth views and an illuminated earth limb
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Nov 20, 1998

Earth views and an illuminated earth limb

STS047-54-016 (12 - 20 Sept 1992) --- The colors in this photograph provide insight into the relative density of the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1205
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May 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An alligator, seen just above the shrubs, has a close-up view of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3863
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Jun 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With smoke and steam rolling across the launch pad, a Delta IV rocket begins its climb into...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3872
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Jun 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Smoke and steam form under a Delta IV rocket as it begins to climb into the sky with the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1197
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May 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This view of Space Shuttle Atlantis, mounted on a mobile launch platform, as it moves...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3619
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Dec 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After its arrival at the dock, the Delta IV first stage that will be used to launch...

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NASA image: Earth observation
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Aug 31, 2014

Earth observation

ISS040-E-113700 (31 Aug. 2014) --- This panorama view, photographed by an Expedition 40 crew member on the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0557
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Mar 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Under a nearly clear blue sky, Space Shuttle Atlantis rolls through the gate to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1204
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May 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Reflected in the water of the Banana River is Space Shuttle Atlantis, sitting on...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3870
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Jun 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The light from engine ignition is reflected in the water near Launch Complex 37 at Cape...

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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-06pd1387
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Trying a third time for launch, and still smiling, the STS-121 crew gathers again for...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0852
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May 31, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour is poised for launch at Pad 39A after mission managers...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3611
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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 is offloaded...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0564
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Mar 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers stride alongside the massive treads of the crawler-transporter, which is...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1195
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May 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The leading edge of the mobile launch platform atop a crawler transporter, and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3868
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Jun 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With smoke and steam rolling across the launch pad, a Delta IV rocket begins its climb into...

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NASA image: View of a South Pacific storm photographed from Skylab space station
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Dec 2, 1973

View of a South Pacific storm photographed from Skylab space station

SL4-136-3388 (2 Dec. 1973) --- This excellent view of a South Pacific storm was photographed from the Skylab space...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1181
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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-07pd3621
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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 moves into...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1190
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May 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis, mounted on a mobile launch platform atop a crawler...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0850
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Apr 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, United Space Alliance technician Brenda Morris...

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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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