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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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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The eyes of the world are on Space Shuttle Discovery as it lifts off at 10:39 a.m. EDT...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1697
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Seen after rollback of the Rotating Service Structure, and framed by marsh greenery, a...

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NASA image: KSC-05pp1770
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Framed by Florida greenery, Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off Launch Pad 39B at 10:39...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1764
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Launch Control Center at NASA Kennedy Space Center, First Lady Laura Bush thanks...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1738
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Framed by Florida greenery, Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off Launch Pad 39B at 10:39...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1754
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the stands at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Banana Creek viewing site, First Lady...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1833
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Huge mounds of smoke and steam flow over Launch Pad 39B as Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1728
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Looking like a candle on the horizon, Space Shuttle Discovery roars into the path of a...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1723
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Return to Flight STS-114 crew exits the Operations and Checkout Building, heading...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1696
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This professional photographer is one of hundreds who are gathered at NASA Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1729
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Spectators at the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center get a birds-eye-view of...

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NASA image: Sun Releases Solar Light Bulb
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Dec 8, 2017

Sun Releases Solar Light Bulb

The first of a series of coronal mass ejections (CMEs) over three days (Aug. 20-22), this bulbous CME certainly...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1694
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Seen after rollback of the Rotating Service Structure, and framed by marsh greenery, a...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1766
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Skid Strip on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, First Lady Laura Bush says...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1733
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Looking like a roman candle reaching through a cloud over Launch Pad 39B at NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1757
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the stands at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Banana Creek viewing site, First Lady...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1759
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Launch Control Center at NASA Kennedy Space Center, First Lady Laura Bush...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1834
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Multiple cameras on the perimeter of Launch Pad 39B capture the launch of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1129
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Jan 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pp1774
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the wrong place at the wrong time, a bird (upper left) falls away from Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-05pp1772
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A fish-eye view shows Space Shuttle Discovery moments after liftoff from Launch Pad 39B...

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NASA image: NASA's Global Hawk Flies Over Tropical Storm Nadine
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Global Hawk Flies Over Tropical Storm Nadine

NASA's Global Hawk flew over Tropical Storm Nadine on Sept. 26, 2012 at 3 p.m. EDT and captured this photo from the...

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NASA image: Exterior view of the ISS taken during the STS-118 Mission
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Aug 19, 2007

Exterior view of the ISS taken during the STS-118 Mission

S118-E-09467 (19 Aug. 2007) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by a STS-118...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1684
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flags are flying on Launch Pad 39B at NASA Kennedy Space Center as 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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