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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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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis leaps off Launch Pad 39A alongside the fixed service structure...

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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As if soaring through the heavens, space shuttle Discovery launches through rolling clouds...

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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Clouds of smoke and steam roll across the ground as Space Shuttle Discovery hurtles...

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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Smoke and steam billow across Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as...

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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As space shuttle Discovery races toward space, the column of fire behind it is...

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Jan 25, 2000

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At Launch Complex 34, Greg Beyke, with Current Environmental Solutions, talks to representatives from environmental...

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Jan 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Emerging through the smoke and steam, the Boeing Delta II rocket carrying NASA’s Deep...

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Aug 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, steam and smoke billow in the light from space...

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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A radiant cloud of smoke and steam swirl around Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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Jun 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With smoke and steam rolling across the launch pad, a Delta IV rocket begins its climb into...

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Feb 7, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As Space Shuttle Atlantis blasts off from Launch Pad 39A on mission STS-98, it lights...

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Jan 25, 2000

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On top of the block house at Launch Complex 34, representatives from environmental and Federal agencies hear from...

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May 27, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the early dawn, the brilliant flames from the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery...

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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery leaps off of Launch Pad 39A in a brilliant tower of smoke and steam...

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Jun 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With smoke and steam rolling across the launch pad, a Delta IV rocket clears the tower with...

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Aug 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Billows of smoke and steam rise alongside space shuttle Discovery as it lifts off Launch Pad...

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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed from across the grassy marsh near Launch Pad 39A, Space Shuttle Atlantis flees...

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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising on twin columns of fire and kicking up a trail of smoke and steam, space shuttle...

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May 27, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On its perfect launch today, Space Shuttle Discovery's brilliant flames illuminate the...

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Feb 7, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis spews clouds of smoke and steam over Launch Pad 39A as it...

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Jul 23, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The fiery launch of Space Shuttle Columbia casts ghost-like shadows on the clouds of...

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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Smoke and steam billow around space shuttle Discovery and Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As space shuttle Discovery roars into the sky, the twin columns of fire beneath the...

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Jan 25, 2000

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At Launch Complex 34, Cape Canaveral Air Station, several studies are under way for groundwater cleanup of...

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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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