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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-2009-3765
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Trailing a column of smoke, NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, and NASA's Lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc221
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Jan 22, 1998

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The Space Shuttle Endeavour cuts a bright swath through the dark sky as it blazes a trail toward the Russian Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0265
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Feb 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center, members of the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pp0293
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Leaving a trail of smoke below and lighting the lagoon waters nearby, space shuttle...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 30, 1993

Space Shuttle Projects

Designed by the mission’s crew members, the STS-57 crew patch depicts the Space Shuttle Endeavour maneuvering to...

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NASA image: KSC-08pp0294
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With smoke and steam billowing across Launch Pad 39A, space shuttle Atlantis trails a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3109
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Creating an image of a century plant in bloom, space shuttle Atlantis trails a column of fire...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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Aug 27, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

In this 30 minute exposure, star trails are seen above Michael Army Air Field and Dugway Proving Ground, Sunday,...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc229
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Jan 22, 1998

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The Space Shuttle Endeavour cuts a bright swath through the dark sky as it blazes a trail toward the Russian Space...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0824
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Apr 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Trailing a plume of smoke, Space Shuttle Endeavour pierces a small cloud, briefly...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, OV-103, is hidden in low-lying clouds after KSC liftoff
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Apr 24, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, OV-103, is hidden in low-lying clouds after KSC liftoff

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, is hidden in low-lying cloud cover as it rises above Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Comet Wild 2 - Jet Release
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Mar 18, 2004

Comet Wild 2 - Jet Release

This composite image was taken by the navigation camera during the close approach phase of Stardust's Jan 2, 2004...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2251
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Aug 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The trail of smoke from Space Shuttle Endeavour curves as the shuttle hurtles into...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3101
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As if erupting from the bed of cattails at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1429
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Trailing fire and smoke, Space Shuttle Atlantis races into the sky toward a rendezvous...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX CRS-25 Liftoff
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Jul 14, 2022

NASA's SpaceX CRS-25 Liftoff

A bright white trail is in view after the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon capsule lifts off from Launch...

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NASA image: KSC00padig032
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Sep 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A perfect launch sends Space Shuttle Atlantis, leaving a trail of flames and billows...

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NASA image: KSC-08pp0734
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Endeavour races into the night sky past the lightning mast and trailing...

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NASA image: MISR Images Fireball Over Bering Sea
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Mar 21, 2019

MISR Images Fireball Over Bering Sea

This image sequence shows views from five of nine cameras on the Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR)...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1802
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Nov 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Flanked on both sides by billows of smoke and steam, Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Dec 5, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

The mission insignia for NASA's STS-31 mission features the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) in its observing...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1096
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May 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Rudder Speed Brake Actuator from the orbiter Atlantis is set on a stand on the floor...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0918
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Jun 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Twin columns of fire trail Space Shuttle Endeavour as it roars toward space on mission...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp1461
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Making history with the first-ever launch on Independence Day, Space Shuttle Discovery...

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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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