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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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Sep 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears to burst forth from a cocoon of smoke in the Florida...

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NASA image: View of Mission Control Center during Apollo 13 splashdown
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Mar 29, 2018

View of Mission Control Center during Apollo 13 splashdown

S70-35148 (17 April 1970) --- Staff members from NASA Headquarters (NASA HQ), Manned Spacecraft Center (MSC), and...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1823
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Nov 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As the clouds of smoke and steam roll away beneath it, Space Shuttle Endeavour blazes...

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Apr 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Spring leaves frame the launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour, trailing flames and billows...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1432
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Aug 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Smoke and steam rolls across Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, as...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0727
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Light-filled clouds of smoke and steam roll across Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1523
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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery leaps from the billows of smoke below into a clear blue sky over...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1810
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Nov 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a perfect, on-time launch, Space Shuttle Endeavour breaks away from the billows of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2077
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Mar 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The brilliant light of space shuttle Discovery's lift-off on the STS-119 mission lights up...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0247
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Leaping off Launch Pad 39A from amid the clouds of smoke and steam, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp1467
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As if erupting from the earth and smoke, Space Shuttle Discovery vaults into the clear...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1787
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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers paint the blades of a NASA UH-1H helicopter, changing the black to a pattern...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0218
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis majestically leaps into the sky, leaving behind clouds of smoke...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2076
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Mar 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The brilliant light of space shuttle Discovery's lift-off on the STS-119 mission lights up...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1813
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Nov 30, 2000

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Bursting forth from the clouds of smoke and steam below, Space Shuttle Endeavour hurtles into the night sky after a...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0898
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Jun 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Erupting from the clouds of smoke below, Space Shuttle Endeavour roars into space on...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-206
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Apr 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour roars into space, leaving orange-hued clouds of smoke and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8032
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Nov 26, 2011

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With NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft sealed inside its payload fairing, the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3102
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Lifting off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, fire and smoke...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3700
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour rises through clouds of smoke and steam from Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: Launch
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Oct 23, 2007

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(10/23/2007) --- KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Out of the clouds of smoke and steam rolling across Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6315
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Aug 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising from fire and smoke, NASA's Juno planetary probe, enclosed in its payload fairing,...

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NASA image: ORACLES Campaign: B-Roll 3
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Sep 13, 2016

ORACLES Campaign: B-Roll 3

Southern Africa produces almost a third of the world’s vegetative burning, which sends smoke particles up into the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1268
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Sep 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Clouds on the horizon seem to wait for their rival Space Shuttle Atlantis as it churns...

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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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