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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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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Billows of smoke and steam spread across Launch Pad 39A as Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0742
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Apr 7, 2001

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Amid billows of smoke and steam the Boeing Delta II rocket carrying the 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft leaves the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1267
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Sep 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears to burst forth from a cocoon of smoke as it rockets...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2072
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Mar 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Billows of smoke and the water near Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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Oct 23, 2007

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(10/23/2007) --- KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Out of the clouds of smoke and steam rolling across Launch Pad 39A at...

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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-01PADIG-182
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Apr 7, 2001

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Billows of smoke and steam erupt from the launch of a Boeing Delta II rocket from Launch Complex 17-A at Cape...

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Sep 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis rises from a cocoon of smoke as it rockets toward space on...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1724
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Mar 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Plumes of exhaust and smoke build around the lightning masts on Space Launch Complex 40 on...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5228
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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: KSC00pp1266
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Sep 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears to burst forth from a cocoon of smoke in the Florida...

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Oct 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With a tail of flame burning white hot, Space Shuttle Atlantis leaps from the...

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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft sealed inside its payload fairing, the...

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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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Sep 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Belching clouds of steam and smoke across the scrub lands at KSC, Space Shuttle...

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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-2011-3713
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour rises through clouds of smoke and steam from Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0728
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Blazing towers of flame propel space shuttle Endeavour into the dark sky past the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2075
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Mar 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Billows of smoke and the water near Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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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: KSC-00pp1811
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Nov 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Bursting forth from the clouds of smoke and steam below, Space Shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1457
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Oct 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis leaps clear of the billowing steam and smoke on Launch Pad 39B...

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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter lands on S.R. 3 for transfer to Patrick Air Force Base. It is one of...

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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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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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