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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-02pp0471
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Apr 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis leaves Earth behind as it roars from Launch Pad 39B into the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1756
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Jun 16, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers examine some of the damage to the wall of the flame trench on Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: iss064e025973
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Jan 25, 2021

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iss064e025973 (Jan., 25, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Kate Rubins services hardware...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6974
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Sep 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The deconstruction of Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida is complete....

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NASA image: KSC01padig150
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off at 6:42:09 EST on mission STS-102 from Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1889
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Jul 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crews remove bricks from the damaged walls of the flame trench on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's...

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NASA image: iss071e582160
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Sep 3, 2024

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iss071e582160 (Sept. 3, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Jeanette Epps replaces and cleans...

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Jan 17, 2022

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iss066e114415 (Jan. 6, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Raja Chari replaces hardware...

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NASA image: Expedition 43 Launch
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Mar 28, 2015

Expedition 43 Launch

Flames from the Soyuz TMA-16M spacecraft are seen as it launches to the International Space Station with Expedition...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6972
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Sep 15, 2011

KSC-2011-6972

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The deconstruction of Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida is complete....

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1893
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Jul 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A view into the flame trench on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center shows more...

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NASA image: BASS teardown
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Aug 5, 2014

BASS teardown

ISS040-E-088801 (5 Aug. 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3723
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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Atop twin towers of flame, space shuttle Endeavour races past the lightning mast on Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3724
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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Atop twin towers of flame, space shuttle Endeavour races past the lightning mast on Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1174
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Jan 27, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Flame deflectors frame what remains of the historic gantry on Launch Pad 34 on Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0466
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Apr 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis clears the lightning mast as it hurtles into the afternoon sky...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Aug 30, 2002

Microgravity

The Microgravity Science Glovebox Ground Unit, delivered to the Marshall Space Flight Center on August 30, 2002,...

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NASA image: CM-1 - SOFBALL
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Sep 18, 2012

CM-1 - SOFBALL

STS083-305-017 (4-8 April 1997) --- Astronaut Janice E. Voss, payload commander, displays a pleasant countenance...

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NASA image: Launch Countdown Demo at 39B - Timelapse
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Oct 23, 2020

Launch Countdown Demo at 39B - Timelapse

The launch countdown team conducted a test demonstration at Launch Complex 39B to run through the actual operations...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2405
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Nov 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Another aerial view of Launch Pad 39A at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida. In the...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Launch Complex 3
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Aug 6, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Launch Complex 3

During a tour of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, agency Administrator Jim Bridenstine looks into the flame trench at...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 28, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Flames and smoke from a Japanese H-IIA rocket with the NASA-Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Global...

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NASA image: Gerst during BASS-II experiment
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Jul 30, 2014

Gerst during BASS-II experiment

ISS040-E-083578 (30 July 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1443
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Sep 14, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A firefighter (right) holds a water hose in readiness as others enter a smoke-filled...

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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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