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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: The Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 8, 2011

The Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis' main engines and solid...

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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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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-222 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on the...

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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Looking like discarded piles of foam or cotton, billows of smoke and steam surround...

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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-188 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on the...

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Oct 29, 1998

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Thousands of gallons of water released as part of the sound suppression system at the launch pad create clouds of...

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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis lifts off of Launch Pad...

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Dec 19, 1999

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Turning night into day for a few moments while belching clouds of smoke and steam, Space Shuttle Discovery hurtles...

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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down for the final...

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NASA image: The Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 8, 2011

The Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-138 (8 July 2011) --- Smoke and steam billow outward as space shuttle Atlantis' main engines are ignited...

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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis lifts off of Launch Pad...

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Oct 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Smoke and steam shoot from Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as NASA’s...

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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-159 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it nears touchdown on the...

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NASA image: 2021-03-18 Green Run 2 Resource Reel
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Mar 18, 2021

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Teams associated with NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) Program conducted a hot fire test of the first SLS core stage...

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Jun 20, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Clouds of smoke and steam rise around the Delta II rocket as it lifts off Space...

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Jun 5, 2002

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STS111-S-007 (5 June 2002) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off, creating billows of smoke and steam on its way...

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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-239 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on the...

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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-157 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it nears touchdown on the...

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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-232 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on the...

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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From the top of the Vehicle Assembly Building, the fiery launch of Space Shuttle...

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Dec 19, 1999

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Space Shuttle Discovery hurtles through clouds of smoke and steam in its successful launch on mission STS-103....

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Jun 20, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Clouds of smoke and steam rise spread across the launch pad on Space Launch...

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Aug 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The flames beneath space shuttle Discovery at liftoff on the STS-128 mission glow through the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5377
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis lifts off of Launch Pad...

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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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