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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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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The fiery blaze below space shuttle Endeavour as it launches from NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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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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May 16, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Clouds of smoke and steam fill Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as...

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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As billows of smoke and steam roll across the landscape, the fiery launch of Space...

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Jan 25, 2000

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At Launch Complex 34, Cape Canaveral Air Station, several studies are under way for groundwater cleanup of...

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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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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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Feb 7, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As Space Shuttle Atlantis blasts off from Launch Pad 39A on mission STS-98, it lights...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Clouds of smoke and steam roll across Launch Pad 39A as Space Shuttle Endeavour leaps...

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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery's liftoff is reflected in the water as it roars off Launch Pad 39A...

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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour rises majestically on the STS-127 mission from amid the smoke and...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Smoke and steam billow across Launch Pad 39B as Space Shuttle Atlantis hurtles into the...

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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Clouds of smoke and steam created by the fiery column beneath space shuttle Discovery...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Smoke and steam billow across Launch Pad 39A as Space Shuttle Atlantis, trailing...

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Jan 25, 2000

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At Launch Complex 34, representatives from environmental and Federal agencies head for the block house during...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The smoke and steam obscure Launch Pad 39B as Space Shuttle Discovery rockets through...

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May 27, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The brilliant flames from the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery light up the billows...

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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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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Billows of smoke and steam infused with the fiery light from space shuttle Endeavour's launch...

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Dec 9, 2006

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

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Jun 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Clouds of smoke and steam billow across Launch Pad 39A as Space Shuttle Endeavour roars...

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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis rises from a cauldron of steam and smoke during liftoff at...

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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising on twin columns of fire and creating rolling clouds of smoke and steam, space shuttle...

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Jun 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With clouds of smoke and steam rolling below, Space Shuttle Endeavour rises above them...

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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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