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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-2011-3589
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kicking up a trail of smoke and steam, space shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39A...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1240
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Jun 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Wrapped in billows of smoke and steam, the Boeing Delta II rocket lifts off Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1551
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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Smoke and steam billow out from space shuttle Discovery as towers of flame from the solid...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0236
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Mar 1, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - As Space Shuttle Columbia hurtles into the pre-dawn sky on mission STS-109, its...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4116
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Framed by smoke and steam, space shuttle Endeavour leaps from NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-268
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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Smoke and steam roll over the ground as Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off on mission...

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NASA image: STS101-s-015
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May 1, 2000

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STS101-S-015 (19 May 2000) --- Flames from the solid rocket boosters light up the clouds of smoke and steam trailing...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp2755
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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Rising on columns of fire above the smoke and steam below, Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1661
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Taken from the roof of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1766
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In a swirl of billowing steam, space shuttle Discovery ignites for liftoff on Launch Pad 39A...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig004
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Feb 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A perfect launch on a perfect Florida day! Space Shuttle Endeavour, with its crew of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3854
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Jun 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With smoke and steam rolling across the launch pad, a Delta IV rocket races into the sky with...

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NASA image: KSC-07pp1462
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis leaps free of the clouds of smoke and steam, colored by the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4123
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour emerges from the cloud of smoke and steam on NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1749
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery lifts off Launch Pad 39A in a billowing swirl of smoke and steam at...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2971
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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Moments after liftoff on mission STS-120, space shuttle Discovery's solid rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4896
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Aug 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, steam and smoke billow in the light from space...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0224
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Mar 1, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Billows of smoke and steam flow over the launch pad as Space Shuttle Columbia leaps...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2974
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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atop twin columns of fire, space shuttle Discovery clears the lightning rod atop the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0287
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Feb 7, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis erupts from Launch Pad 39A amid billows of smoke and steam as...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3859
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Jun 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With smoke and steam rolling across the launch pad, a Delta IV rocket begins its climb into...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1551
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Twin columns of flame from the solid rocket boosters illuminate the clouds of smoke...

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NASA image: KSC01padig268
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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Smoke and steam roll over the ground as Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off on mission...

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NASA image: Delta II MER-A Spirit Launch
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Jun 10, 2003

Delta II MER-A Spirit Launch

The Delta II rocket with its Mars Exploration Rover (MER-A) payload leaps from the smoke and steam below into space....

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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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