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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: Earth observation images taken during the Expedition Three mission
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Sep 11, 2001

Earth observation images taken during the Expedition Three mission

ISS003-E-5436 (11 September 2001) --- One of a series of pictures taken of metropolitan New York City (and other...

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NASA image: KSC-08pp0733
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Blazing towers of flame propel space shuttle Endeavour into the dark sky from Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1725
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Mar 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Plumes of exhaust and smoke billow around the lightning masts on Space Launch Complex 40 on...

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NASA image: Amazon Fires Seen by NASA's ECOSTRESS
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Aug 28, 2019

Amazon Fires Seen by NASA's ECOSTRESS

NASA's Ecosystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS) captured new imagery of fires...

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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: KSC-01pp1433
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Aug 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Flames light up the smoke and steam from the launch of Boeing Delta II rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1270
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Sep 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis’s solid rocket boosters trail brilliant flames that light up...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2965
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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Smoke and steam billow across Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center as space...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Discovery during STS-82 mission
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Feb 12, 1997

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Discovery during STS-82 mission

STS082-723-071 (11-21 Feb. 1997) --- The island of Hispaniola appears left center in this wide-angle view,...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0919
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Jun 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As if emerging from a cocoon of smoke, Space Shuttle Endeavour roars toward space on...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-200
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Apr 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour begins its rapid climb toward space from Launch Pad 39A,...

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NASA image: ORACLES Campaign: B-Roll 4
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Sep 13, 2016

ORACLES Campaign: B-Roll 4

Southern Africa produces almost a third of the world’s vegetative burning, which sends smoke particles up into the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1806
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Nov 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Clouds of smoke and steam roll across Launch Pad 39B and the nearby marshes as Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6299
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Aug 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising from fire and smoke, NASA's Juno planetary probe, enclosed in its payload fairing,...

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Jun 27, 2012

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ISS031-E-146344 (27 June 2012) --- An Expedition 31 crew member aboard the International Space Station, flying...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3078
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Clouds of smoke and steam begin rolling across Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-058
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Feb 7, 2001

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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: KSC00pp1801
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Nov 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Nearby waters capture the brilliance of Space Shuttle Endeavour’s flames as it draws...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1794
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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The pilot of the NASA helicopter secures the rotary blade before the helicopter’s...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1429
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery kicks off the Fourth of July fireworks with its own fiery...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8036
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft sealed inside its payload fairing, the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1963

Saturn Apollo Program

Smokeless flame juts from the diffuser of a unique vacuum chamber in which the upper stage rocket engine, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2138
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Mar 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery races...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1787
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Spewing flames and smoke, Space Shuttle Endeavour hurtles into the twilight sky on...

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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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