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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: Earth Observation
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Aug 8, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-089959 (8 Aug. 2014) --- King Sound on the northwest coast of Australia is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Air-to-air view of STS-32 Columbia, OV-102, launch
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Jan 9, 1990

Air-to-air view of STS-32 Columbia, OV-102, launch

STS-32 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, pierces a layer of low lying clouds as it makes its ascent to Earth orbit...

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NASA image: STS-56 Discovery, OV-103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B into darkness
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Apr 8, 1993

STS-56 Discovery, OV-103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B into darkness

STS-56 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, riding atop its external tank (ET) and flanked by two solid rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4075
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Nov 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The exhaust plume builds at Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission
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Aug 11, 1997

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission

STS085-716-081 (7-19 August 1997) --- This photograph provides a southerly view from Vancouver, B. C. in the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1430
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The drifting smoke plumes from the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis appear to swirl...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1542
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach Beach, Fla., workers prepare the WB-57F...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3391
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May 14, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A plume of smoke builds at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A as space shuttle...

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NASA image: ARC-1991-AC91-0610-1
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Oct 2, 1991

ARC-1991-AC91-0610-1

This data was acquired by the NASA C-130B Earth Resources Survey aircraft flying at 6,000 ft. mean sea level at...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3390
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May 14, 2010

KSC-2010-3390

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A plume of smoke builds at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A as space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1555
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., a WB-57F aircraft is being prepared for...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3096
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May 11, 2009

KSC-2009-3096

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis roars into the cloudy sky above Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Europa's Mysterious Interior (Artist's Concept)
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Sep 9, 2024

Europa's Mysterious Interior (Artist's Concept)

Scientists believe that under the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa a saltwater ocean exists that may contain...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1547
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA pilot Rick Hull suits up before a test flight of the WB-57F aircraft that will...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3098
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A fish-eye view shows space shuttle Atlantis lifting off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's...

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NASA image: NASA's Juno Sees Changes at Masubi
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Dec 12, 2024

NASA's Juno Sees Changes at Masubi

The Stellar Reference Unit (SRU) on NASA's Juno spacecraft collected this visible wavelength image of Io's night...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3389
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May 14, 2010

KSC-2010-3389

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an exhaust plume builds on Launch Pad 39A as space...

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NASA image: Earth observation of Manam Island taken from Columbia during STS-93
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Jul 25, 1999

Earth observation of Manam Island taken from Columbia during STS-93

STS093-709-051 (23-27 July 1999) --- The STS-93 astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia took this picture of...

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NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, external tank (ET) separation
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Mar 13, 1989

STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, external tank (ET) separation

STS029-72-059 (13 March 1989) --- This 70mm photograph, taken by Astronaut James P. Bagian 16 minutes and 7 seconds...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1560
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Over Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., the WB-57F aircraft is airborne for a...

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NASA image: iss031e146343
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Jun 27, 2012

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ISS031-E-146343 (27 June 2012) --- An Expedition 31 crew member aboard the International Space Station, flying...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5715
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Oct 7, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Plumes of exhaust and smoke billow around the lightning masts on Space Launch Complex 40 on...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4074
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Nov 18, 2013

KSC-2013-4074

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The exhaust plume builds at Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4076
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Nov 18, 2013

KSC-2013-4076

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The exhaust plume builds at Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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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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