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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-05pd-1686
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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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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1681
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery in full launch configuration is revealed after the Rotating...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0122
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Jan 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Matt Scott (upper right), with United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1732
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Looking like a roman candle rising off Launch Pad 39B at NASA Kennedy Space Center,...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1727
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery hurtles through a stray cloud after liftoff from Launch Pad 39B...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1693
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1744
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After arriving at the Skid Strip on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, First Lady Laura...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1756
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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-1687
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery in full launch configuration is revealed after the Rotating...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1755
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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: Brief Outburst
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Dec 8, 2017

Brief Outburst

The Sun blew out a coronal mass ejection along with part of a solar filament over a three-hour period (Feb. 24,...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1747
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Apollo V_Saturn Center, First Lady Laura Bush (right)...

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NASA image: KSC-05pp1778
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As billows of smoke and steam roll away, Space Shuttle Discovery leaps from Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1817
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As billows of smoke and steam roll away, Space Shuttle Discovery leaps from Launch Pad...

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NASA image: SDO Sees Spring Eclipse, April 2
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Dec 8, 2017

SDO Sees Spring Eclipse, April 2

NASA image captured April 2, 2011 Twice a year, SDO enters an eclipse season where the spacecraft slips behind Earth...

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NASA image: Gigantic Rolling Wave Captured on the Sun [hd video]
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Dec 8, 2017

Gigantic Rolling Wave Captured on the Sun [hd video]

A corona mass ejection (CME) erupted from just around the edge of the sun on May 1, 2013, in a gigantic rolling...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1748
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Apollo V_Saturn Center, First Lady Laura Bush and Florida Gov. Jeb Bush stroll...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0123
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Jan 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Matt Scott (upper right), with United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pp1768
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Clouds of smoke and steam roll away from Launch Pad 39B as Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0119
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Jan 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Matt Scott (left), with United Space Alliance, and...

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NASA image: KSC-05pp1779
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from a camera in the midst of Florida greenery across the marshy water, Space...

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NASA image: Siberian Ribbons
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Dec 8, 2017

Siberian Ribbons

Siberian Ribbons - June 15th, 2005 Description: Vivid colors and bizarre shapes come together in an image that could...

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NASA image: Eroded Scallops with Layers
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Jan 9, 2017

Eroded Scallops with Layers

The western Utopia Planitia in the Northern mid-latitudes of Mars is marked by a peculiar type of depression with...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1685
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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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