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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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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Clouds of smoke and steam fill Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0901
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Jun 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Emerging from the billows of smoke and steam, Space Shuttle Endeavour hurtles into...

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NASA image: KSC-01padig-258
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Aug 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- As if bursting forth from a cushion of smoke and steam, the Boeing Delta II rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-08pp-0291
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Clouds of smoke and steam nearly obliterate the view of space shuttle Atlantis as it...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1475
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Oct 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With a tail of flame burning white hot, Space Shuttle Atlantis leaps from the billowing...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1465
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Oct 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Rising clouds of smoke and steam appear to surround Space Shuttle Atlantis as it...

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NASA image: The Birth of a New Island: Press Materials
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Dec 11, 2017

The Birth of a New Island: Press Materials

In late December 2014, a submarine volcano in the South Pacific Kingdom of Tonga erupted, sending a violent stream...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0222
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Feb 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour seems to be fired from below the water in this...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4930
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Aug 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Billows of smoke and steam rise flow across Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Delta II MER-A Spirit Launch
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Jun 11, 2003

Delta II MER-A Spirit Launch

Amid billows of smoke and steam, the Delta II rocket with its Mars Exploration Rover (MER-A) payload lifts off the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0232
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Mar 1, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Space Shuttle Columbia hurtles into space above a fiery trail of flames that illuminate...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1642
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising on twin columns of fire and creating rolling clouds of smoke and steam, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1451
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Smoke and steam billow across Launch Pad 39A as Space Shuttle Atlantis, trailing...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3769
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Smoke and steam roll across the launch pad as NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO,...

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Aug 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour leaps free from the clouds of smoke and steam across Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-07pp2990
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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Erupting from the smoke and steam billowing below, space shuttle Discovery clears the...

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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Branches on the near bank frame the image of Space Shuttle Atlantis as it leaps free...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1991
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Jul 16, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first major flight hardware for space shuttle Atlantis' STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1767
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Enveloped in smoke and steam, space shuttle Discovery lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: KSC-07pp1465
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Smoke and steam billow across Launch Pad 39A as Space Shuttle Atlantis, trailing...

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NASA image: One Water-Powered NASA Spacecraft Commands Another in Orbit (Unnarrated Animation)
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Aug 1, 2019

One Water-Powered NASA Spacecraft Commands Another in Orbit (Unnarrated Animation)

This unnarrated animation depicts NASA’s first coordinated maneuver between two CubeSats in low-Earth orbit as part...

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Jun 30, 2000

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Leaving billowing clouds of steam and smoke behind, NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-H) shoots into...

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Jan 25, 2000

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At Launch Complex 34, the Six-Phase Soil Heating site that is involved in a groundwater cleanup project can be seen....

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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-117, reflected in the water next to...

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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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