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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-06pd1412
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Like a roman candle shooting through the blue sky, the launch of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: SFOG (Solid Fuel Oxygen Generator) candles in the RS (Russian Segment)
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Aug 16, 2009

SFOG (Solid Fuel Oxygen Generator) candles in the RS (Russian Segment)

ISS020-E-031138 (16 Aug. 2009) --- Cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, Expedition 20 commander, performs a check on the...

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NASA image: SFOG (Solid Fuel Oxygen Generator) candles in the RS (Russian Segment)
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Aug 16, 2009

SFOG (Solid Fuel Oxygen Generator) candles in the RS (Russian Segment)

ISS020-E-031128 (16 Aug. 2009) --- Cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, Expedition 20 commander, performs a check on the...

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NASA image: Delta II MER-A Spirit Launch
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Jun 10, 2003

Delta II MER-A Spirit Launch

As if perched on top of a candle, the Mars Exploration Rover known as “Spirit” is hurled into space on a Delta II...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0826
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Jun 30, 2000

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Looking like a Roman candle, NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-H) shoots into the blue sky aboard an...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0826
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Jun 30, 2000

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Looking like a Roman candle, NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-H) shoots into the blue sky aboard an...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1413
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Like a roman candle shooting through the blue sky, the launch of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1414
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Like a roman candle shooting through the blue sky, the launch of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1441
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shooting like a roman candle into Florida's blue sky from Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1431
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the top of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center,...

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NASA image: BIRTHDAY - ASTRONAUT NEIL A. ARMSTRONG
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Aug 6, 1969

BIRTHDAY - ASTRONAUT NEIL A. ARMSTRONG

S69-40958 (5 August 1969) --- Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, commander of the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3791
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Like a Roman candle, the Atlas V/Centaur rocket with NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1432
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shooting like a roman candle into Florida's blue sky, Space Shuttle Discovery kicks off...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1728
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Looking like a candle on the horizon, Space Shuttle Discovery roars into the path of a...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1733
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Looking like a roman candle reaching through a cloud over Launch Pad 39B at NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1732
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Looking like a roman candle rising off Launch Pad 39B at NASA Kennedy Space Center,...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1479
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Dec 19, 1999

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Like a roman candle, Space Shuttle Discovery roars into the clear night sky trailing brilliant exhaust from the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc07
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Jan 3, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Looking like a Roman candle, the exhaust from the Boeing Delta II rocket with the Mars...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Prince Albert, Canada, seasonal
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Prince Albert, Canada, seasonal

This is a comparison of images over Prince Albert, produced by NASA Spaceborne Imaging Radar-C and X-band Synthetic...

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NASA image: False-color composite image of Prince Albert, Canada
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Apr 11, 1994

False-color composite image of Prince Albert, Canada

STS059-S-039 (11 April 1994) --- This is a false-color composite of Prince Albert, Canada, centered at 53.91 north...

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NASA image: Hubble Views a Cosmic Skyrocket
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Views a Cosmic Skyrocket

NASA image release July 3, 2012 Caption: Resembling a Fourth of July skyrocket, Herbig-Haro 110 is a geyser of hot...

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NASA image: Three frequency false-color image of Prince Albert, Canada
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Apr 18, 1994

Three frequency false-color image of Prince Albert, Canada

STS059-S-079 (18 April 1994) --- This is a false-color, three frequency image of Prince Albert, Canada, centered at...

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Audio
May 23, 2025

Ep386_Moon_Material_Flammability

Ep386_Moon Material Flammability Gary Jordan Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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Audio
Dec 19, 2025

Ep406_The_Evolution_of_the_Laboratory

Ep404_The Evolution of the Laboratory Dane Turner Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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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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