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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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Apr 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Just before dawn, space shuttle Endeavour is bathed in xenon lights after being secured on...

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Nov 30, 2000

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After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure, Space Shuttle Endeavour shines under spotlights. At the top of the...

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Oct 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A lavender, pink and yellow dawn sky silhouettes Space Shuttle Endeavour as it inches...

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Aug 9, 2005

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DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER, CA. - (EC05-0166-01_Dryden) Before dawn, Space Shuttle Discovery approaches Runway 22...

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Nov 3, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Just before dawn on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the first...

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Apr 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– As dawn begins to brighten the sky over Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Jun 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dawn approaches after space shuttle Atlantis completed its historic final journey to Launch...

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Aug 9, 2005

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DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER, CA. - (EC05-0166-02_Dryden) Before dawn, Space Shuttle Discovery approaches Runway 22...

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Apr 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Just before dawn, space shuttle Endeavour is bathed in xenon lights after being secured on...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0658
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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis leaps off the Launch Pad 39A trailing a twin streams of flame...

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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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May 14, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis rumbles the Space Coast as it lifts off its seaside launch pad....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4221
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Jun 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dawn approaches after space shuttle Atlantis completed its historic final journey to Launch...

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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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Apr 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– As dawn begins to brighten the sky over Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0658
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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis leaps off the Launch Pad 39A trailing a twin streams of flame...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3475
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Nov 3, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As dawn lights the sky on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the...

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Sep 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Viewed from inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Discovery, atop the...

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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off at 6:11:10 a.m. EDT, challenging dawn as it lights up...

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Sep 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Viewed from inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Discovery, atop the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6802
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Sep 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Launch preparations are under way as dawn breaks at Space Launch Complex 17B on Cape...

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Jul 26, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Nearing dawn on Launch Pad 39B, the payload canister is in position to be lifted into...

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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off at 6:11:10 a.m. EDT, challenging dawn as it lights up...

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May 3, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, dawn reveals the arrival of space shuttle Discovery, secured...

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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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