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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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Mar 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-100 Mission Specialists Chris A. Hadfield (left) and John L. Phillips (right)...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0912
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Apr 18, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour is bathed in light as it waits on Launch Pad 39A. At the top...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0829
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Apr 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour leaps from Launch Pad 39A amid billows of smoke and steam as...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-1266
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Sep 5, 1990

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - This rare view on September 5 shows on adjacent Launch Complex 39 pads with the Rotating...

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NASA image: KSC-01padig-260
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Aug 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Floodlights reveal the Space Shuttle Discovery after rollback of the Rotating Service...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-1264
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Sep 5, 1990

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - This rare view on September 5 shows on adjacent Launch Complex 39 pads with the Rotating...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-053
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Feb 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A, the Rotating Service Structure has rolled back to reveal Space...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0087
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Jan 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister containing the U.S. Lab Destiny rises up the Rotating Service...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0088
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Jan 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Changeout Room at Launch Pad 39A, a technician works switches on the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0042
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Jan 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Four members of the STS-98 crew pose for a photo at Launch Pad 39A. Standing, left to...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-054
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Feb 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- This closeup reveals Space Shuttle Atlantis after rollback of the Rotating Service...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-196
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Apr 18, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-100 Mission Specialist Scott E. Parazynski stands near Launch Pad 39A to greet...

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NASA image: KSC-01padig-261
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Aug 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery is bathed in light after rollback of the Rotating Service...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0092
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Jan 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the early morning, the payload canister containing the U.S. Lab Destiny arrives at...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-012
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Jan 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the slidewire basket landing zone at Launch Pad 39A, the STS-98 crew gathers for a...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0047
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Jan 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA -- After a media briefing at Launch Pad 39A, the STS-98 crew poses in the slidewire basket...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-192
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Apr 18, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-100 Mission Specialist Chris A. Hadfield stands near Launch Pad 39A to greet...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0058
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Jan 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-98 crew poses for a group photo on the 215-foot level of the Fixed Service...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0624
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Mar 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As part of emergency escape training at Launch Pad 39A, the STS-100 crew climb into...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-050
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Feb 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Looking relaxed and happy one day before launch, the STS-98 crew gather at Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-01padig-262
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Aug 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Lights surrounding Launch Pad 39A create shadows from Space Shuttle Discovery after...

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NASA image: KSC-81pc-0137
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Mar 5, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A timed exposure of the Space Shuttle, STS-1, at Launch Pad A, Complex 39, turns the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0090
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Jan 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Changeout Room at Launch Pad 39A, technicians work the Payload...

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NASA image: KSC Digital Photograph 85RSS1
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Aug 6, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Rotating Service Structure is rolled back at Launch Complex 39A to reveal 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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