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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-08pd2974
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Sep 29, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The groundwork is being done in an area near S.R. 520 in Orange County, Florida, for a new...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3008
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Oct 1, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A new Doppler weather radar tower is being built in an area near S.R. 520 in Orange County,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4129
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Propelled by columns of fire, space shuttle Endeavour races past the lightning mast on the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3007
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Oct 1, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A new Doppler weather radar tower is being built in an area near S.R. 520 in Orange County,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0889
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Jun 19, 2000

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At KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility, a specially equipped Cessna Citation aircraft flies over the runway to calibrate...

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Jun 19, 2000

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In a hangar at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a Cessna Citation aircraft has been fitted on the wings with...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3151
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May 14, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Atlas V/Centaur arrives on Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4984
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Oct 4, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, this image shows the progress of the rotating...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6083
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Aug 3, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, cleanup of Launch Pad 39B gets under way. Sand,...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0887
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Jun 19, 2000

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In a hangar at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a weather researcher checks a field mill measuring device on the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3184
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Oct 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A videographer captures the dramatic sunset on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6085
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Aug 3, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a bulldozer is enlisted in the cleanup of Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3220
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Oct 16, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A crane positions the radome on top of a new Doppler weather radar tower being built in an...

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NASA image: Earth Expedition: Studying Wildfires in a Warming Arctic
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Aug 15, 2017

Earth Expedition: Studying Wildfires in a Warming Arctic

In the Arctic, different effects of the warming climate can combine to create big changes to the landscape. Although...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4128
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour leaps from NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A, passing the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3012
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Oct 1, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A new Doppler weather radar tower is being built in an area near S.R. 520 in Orange County,...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0890
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Jun 19, 2000

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A specially equipped Cessna Citation aircraft flies over KSC during a calibration test of field mills used to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6090
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Aug 3, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, cleanup of Launch Pad 39B is in progress beside...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3149
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May 14, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Atlas V/Centaur arrives on Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3147
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May 14, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Atlas V/Centaur nears Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida....

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NASA image: Series of Wildfires in Northern California Continue Blazing
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Dec 8, 2017

Series of Wildfires in Northern California Continue Blazing

California has been hit hard the past few weeks with storms. Storms bring lightning and lightning strikes cause...

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NASA image: A Drier Future Sets the Stage for More Wildfires
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Jul 9, 2019

A Drier Future Sets the Stage for More Wildfires

Droughts can create ideal conditions for wildfires. Dry trees and vegetation provide fuel. Low soil and air moisture...

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NASA image: GOES-S NASA Social
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Feb 28, 2018

GOES-S NASA Social

A.J. Sandora, Lockheed Martin's GOES-R Series Mechanical Operations Assembly, Test and Launch Operations (ATLO)...

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NASA image: GOES-S Mission Science Briefing
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Feb 27, 2018

GOES-S Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center's Press Site auditorium, Jim Roberts, a scientist with the Earth System Research...

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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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