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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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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-98pc223
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Jan 22, 1998

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The Space Shuttle Endeavour cuts a bright swath through the dark sky as it blazes a trail toward the Russian Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3764
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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: Perspective view over the Grand Canyon, Arizona
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Oct 22, 2001

Perspective view over the Grand Canyon, Arizona

This simulated true color perspective view over the Grand Canyon was created from Advanced Spaceborne Thermal...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0267
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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: KSC-2009-3786
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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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NASA image: KSC-04pd1032
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May 4, 2004

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

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NASA image: KSC00pd1549
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a perfect on-time launch at 7:17 p.m. EDT, Space Shuttle Discovery trails a blaze...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1090
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May 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This is a closeup of one of the Rudder Speed Brake Actuators that are being removed...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00127
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Apr 22, 2004

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Blazing a trail of discoveries at Meridiani Planum, NASA's Opportunity rover has come across another. A volcanic...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc228
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Jan 22, 1998

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The Space Shuttle Endeavour cuts a bright swath through the dark sky as it blazes a trail toward the Russian Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp1460
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Making history with the first-ever launch on Independence Day, Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Lunar Module photographed against sun glare on lunar surface
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Feb 5, 1971

Apollo 14 Lunar Module photographed against sun glare on lunar surface

AS14-67-9367 (5 Feb. 1971) --- The Apollo 14 Lunar Module (LM) as seen by the two moon-exploring crewmen of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3767
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Smoke fills the pad and trails behind the Atlas V/Centaur rocket as it roars into space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2488
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Apr 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Distinctive with its black and white coloring and very long red legs trailing behind is a...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc222
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Jan 22, 1998

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The Space Shuttle Endeavour cuts a bright swath through the dark sky as it blazes a trail toward the Russian Space...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1025
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May 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, a technician looks at the Rudder Speed Brake panel...

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NASA image: Artemis I First Rollout
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Mar 18, 2022

Artemis I First Rollout

In this 30 minute exposure, NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-203
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Apr 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Spring leaves frame the launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour, trailing flames and billows...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0271
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Feb 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers inside the openings for the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Landing - STS-2 - Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA
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Nov 16, 1981

Landing - STS-2 - Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA

S81-39563 (14 Nov. 1981) --- This view of the space shuttle Columbia (STS-2) was made with a hand-held 70mm camera...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1027
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May 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers connect a device onto the vertical tail of...

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NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 17, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

During the annual Earth Day celebration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, guests have an opportunity to...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1270
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Sep 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis’s solid rocket boosters trail brilliant flames that light up...

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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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