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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: KSC-06pp2759
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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery hurtles into the night sky trailing columns of fire from its...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1595
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This gopher tortoise eats its way through the grass alongside Kennedy Parkway at NASA...

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NASA image: Dune Transition in the High Southern Latitudes
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Apr 19, 2017

Dune Transition in the High Southern Latitudes

Sand dune populations on Mars can vary widely with respect to morphology, relief, and activity. One of the most...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp2760
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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The palm tree at right is silhouetted by the blazing columns propelling Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4050
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Sep 21, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An exhaust cloud builds at Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3870
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Jun 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The light from engine ignition is reflected in the water near Launch Complex 37 at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4088
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Sep 21, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Falcon 9 rocket lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5766
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The STS-135 crew members express their gratitude to the thousands of workers who have...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5995
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Nov 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From the left, Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana and NASA Administrator Charles...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3868
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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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NASA image: View of Atlantis leaving the ISS
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Jul 19, 2011

View of Atlantis leaving the ISS

ISS028-E-017501 (19 July 2011) --- This picture of the space shuttle Atlantis was photographed from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2771
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Apr 7, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: Tour of Asteroid Bennu
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Oct 8, 2020

Tour of Asteroid Bennu

When NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft arrived at asteroid Bennu in December 2018, its close-up images confirmed what...

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NASA image: The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-220 (21 July 2011) --- Space shuttle Atlantis returns to Earth for the last time on Runway 15 at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4065
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Sep 21, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Falcon 9 rocket lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2918
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Apr 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-135...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Landing

STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson, right, talks to the media as NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, STS-135...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2783
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Apr 7, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-135 Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4088
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May 31, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson, left, Pilot Doug Hurley, and Mission Specialists Sandy...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp2758
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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed through the leaves of a tree in the foreground, the fiery liftoff of Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7604
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Oct 31, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility-3 (OPF-3) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: iss065m262531802_Expedition_65_Spacewalk_77_Briefing_210910
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Sep 10, 2021

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NASA officials hosted a briefing detailing an upcoming spacewalk focused on attaching a support bracket in...

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NASA image: View of Expedition 28 Crew Members greeting the STS-135 Crew
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Jul 10, 2011

View of Expedition 28 Crew Members greeting the STS-135 Crew

ISS028-E-015866 (10 July 2011) --- This view captures a reunion among six NASA astronauts, three Russian cosmonauts...

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NASA image: STS-135 Wheels Stop Event
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Wheels Stop Event

Space shuttle Atlantis (STS-135) Commander Chris Furgeson, at podium, is flanked by his crew pilot Doug Hurley,...

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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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