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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-07pd1442
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis passes the lightning mast on the fixed service structure as it...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp1466
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Making history with the first-ever launch on Independence Day, Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4306
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Jun 6, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Workers using a large crane dismantle the final sections of the rotating service structure...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6977
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Sep 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The deconstruction of Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida is complete....

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1724
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Mar 1, 2013

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

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NASA image: NanoRacks-SwampSat-II
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Sep 27, 2019

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jsc2019e056549 (9/27/2019) --- Preflight overall view of SwampSat-II . SwampSat II measures very low frequency (VLF)...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4304
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Jun 6, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Workers using a large crane dismantle the final sections of the rotating service structure...

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Feb 16, 2011

Skripochka during EVA 28

ISS026-E-027622 (16 Feb. 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Skripochka, Expedition 26 flight engineer, wearing a...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0728
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Blazing towers of flame propel space shuttle Endeavour into the dark sky past the...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00162
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May 6, 2004

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Wind currents from Asia and India can carry ozone smog and pollution thousands of miles away to the southern...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Launch Complex 39B
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Jul 26, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Launch Complex 39B

A full view of Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 26, 2018. The launch pad has...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3748
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Jun 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Complex-41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Atlas V/Centaur...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1308
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Feb 8, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Backdropped by a blue sky streaked with white clouds, the SpaceX...

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Aug 14, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis, atop the Mobile Launcher Platform and Crawler-Transporter,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0724
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Towers of flame propel space shuttle Endeavour into the dark sky past the lightning...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1278
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Jan 30, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Plumes of exhaust and smoke billow around the lightning masts on Space Launch Complex 41 on...

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NASA image: ARC-1979-A79-7100
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Jul 10, 1979

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Range : 900,000 miles A brilliant halo around Jupiter, the thin ring of particles discovered by Voyager 1 four...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6975
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Sep 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The deconstruction of Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida is complete....

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1286
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Jan 30, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Plumes of exhaust and smoke form around the base of a lightning mast on Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1275
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Jan 30, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket rises above the lightning masts on Space Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc766
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Jun 22, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Charred trees and brush in a wooded section of Kennedy Space Center still burn Monday,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pp0734
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Endeavour races into the night sky past the lightning mast and trailing...

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NASA image: Artemis I at Pad 39B
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Apr 21, 2022

Artemis I at Pad 39B

A view of the Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft atop the mobile launcher on Launch Pad 39B at...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0078
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Jan 18, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Railroad cars sit on a track that runs past the launch pad on Complex 41 (background)...

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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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