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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: LAUNCH - STS-5 - KSC
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Nov 13, 1982

LAUNCH - STS-5 - KSC

S82-39532 (11 Nov. 1982) --- Having completed its four-mission test program, the space shuttle Columbia begins a new...

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NASA image: LAUNCH - STS-5 - KSC
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Jan 8, 2013

LAUNCH - STS-5 - KSC

S82-39532 (11 Nov. 1982) --- Having completed its four-mission test program, the space shuttle Columbia begins a new...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2621
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery clears the tower on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1551
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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Smoke and steam billow out from space shuttle Discovery as towers of flame from the solid...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1127
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May 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery is revealed after rollback of the Rotating...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3131
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Apr 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The STS-134 crew stands together on Launch Pad 39A in front of the towering external fuel...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1375
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Sep 26, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A closeup view of the camera mounted on the external tank of Space Shuttle Atlantis....

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1376
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Sep 26, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A closeup view of the camera mounted on the external tank of Space Shuttle Atlantis....

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1374
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Sep 26, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A view of the camera mounted on the external tank of Space Shuttle Atlantis. The color...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, heads skyward after KSC liftoff
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Apr 24, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, heads skyward after KSC liftoff

In this distant view, STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, is seen as it heads skyward after liftoff from...

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NASA image: STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A
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Jul 8, 1994

STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A

Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, begins its roll maneuver after clearing the fixed service structure (FSS) tower...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Sep 9, 2007

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1140
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Under post-dawn cloudy skies that shade the normally bright blue Atlantic Ocean, Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8262
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Dec 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The high-fidelity space shuttle model which was on display at the NASA Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8268
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Dec 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Pedestals support the high-fidelity space shuttle model which was on display at the NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8264
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Dec 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The high-fidelity space shuttle model which was on display at the NASA Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8265
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Dec 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The high-fidelity space shuttle model which was on display at the NASA Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8261
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Dec 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The high-fidelity space shuttle model which was on display at the NASA Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8273
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Dec 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The high-fidelity space shuttle model which was on display at the NASA Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8260
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Dec 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The high-fidelity space shuttle model which was on display at the NASA Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00078
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Sep 21, 2010

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Discovery's Last Ride Like a Broadway star ready for the final performance, space shuttle Discovery took center...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1308
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Nov 13, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery towers against the hazy blue sky after a...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2971
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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Moments after liftoff on mission STS-120, space shuttle Discovery's solid rocket...

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NASA image: The Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 8, 2011

The Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis' main engines and solid...

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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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