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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: LUCY Launch Preview Briefing
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Sep 28, 2021

LUCY Launch Preview Briefing

Time capsules from the birth of our Solar System more than 4 billion years ago, the swarms of Trojan asteroids...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2955
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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed from the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0539
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Mar 20, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) inside the Space Station Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0270
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Feb 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers help guide the body flap toward the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0225
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Feb 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After liftoff at 12:43:40 p.m. EST, the Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-99...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0542
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Mar 20, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) inside the Space Station Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1802
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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: KSC-2009-5220
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Sep 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with Space Tracking and Surveillance System -...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1091
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May 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers attach a crane to one of the Rudder Speed Brake Actuators that are being...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig032
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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-06pd0266
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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: International Space Station (ISS)
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Mar 1, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

The STS-112 emblem symbolizes the ninth assembly mission (9A) to the International Space Station (ISS), the flight...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0268
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Feb 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers on the floor get ready to install the body...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1035
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May 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers attach Atlantis’ Rudder Speed Brake panel...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0824
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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: KSC-04pd1089
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May 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Rudder Speed Brake Actuator is being removed from the orbiter Atlantis for shipment...

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NASA image: A Tale of Two Hemispheres
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Oct 26, 2015

A Tale of Two Hemispheres

Enceladus is a world divided. To the north, the terrain is covered in impact craters, much like other icy moons. But...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1438
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Trailing fire, Space Shuttle Atlantis roars toward the sky on mission STS-117. Below...

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NASA image: KSC01padig200
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Apr 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour begins its rapid climb toward space from Launch Pad 39A,...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig006
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Feb 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Trailing a column of flame and smoke that dwarfs it, Space Shuttle Endeavour leaps...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1427
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Trailing smoke and fire, Space Shuttle Atlantis roars into the sky past the U.S. flag...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0269
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Feb 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers on the floor prepare to attach a crane to...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0217
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At least one bird retreats from the blazing space shuttle Atlantis as it roars into...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3783
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Trailing a column of fire, the Atlas V/Centaur carrying NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter,...

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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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