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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.

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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: STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch
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Jul 6, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch

The flame trench underneath the space shuttle Atlantis at pad 39a is seen on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at the NASA...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Karen Holloway-Adkins, KSC wildlife specialist, searches the Banana River for a grass specimen. In the background is one of the launch pads. The biologist is studying the life history of sea turtles, especially what they eat, where they lay their eggs and what factors might harm their survival. On the boat trip she is also monitoring the growth of sea grasses and algae and the water quality of estuaries and lagoons used by sea turtles and other aquatic wildlife.
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Feb 5, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Karen Holloway-Adkins, KSC wildlife specialist, searches the Banana River for a grass specimen. In the background is one of the launch pads. The biologist is studying the life history of sea turtles, especially what they eat, where they lay their eggs and what factors might harm their survival. On the boat trip she is also monitoring the growth of sea grasses and algae and the water quality of estuaries and lagoons used by sea turtles and other aquatic wildlife.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Karen Holloway-Adkins, KSC wildlife specialist, searches the Banana River for a grass...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The White Room is seen at the upper left where the astronauts enter the Space Shuttle for flight. The Rotating Service Structure has been retracted at KSC's Launch Pad 39A. Discovery, the orbiter for the STS-82 mission, is ready for the launch of the second Hubble Space Telescope service mission. The payload consists of the Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer (NICMOS) that will be installed, Fine Guidance Sensor #1 (FGS-1), and the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph (STIS) to be installed. The STS-82 will launch with a crew of seven at 3:54 a.m. EST, Feb. 11, 1997. The launch window is 65 minutes in duration. The Mission Commander for STS-82 is Ken Bowersox. The purpose of the mission is to upgrade the scientific capabilities, service or replace aging components on the Telescope, and provide a reboost to the optimum altitude.
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Feb 10, 1997

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The White Room is seen at the upper left where the astronauts enter the Space Shuttle for flight. The Rotating Service Structure has been retracted at KSC's Launch Pad 39A. Discovery, the orbiter for the STS-82 mission, is ready for the launch of the second Hubble Space Telescope service mission. The payload consists of the Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer (NICMOS) that will be installed, Fine Guidance Sensor #1 (FGS-1), and the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph (STIS) to be installed. The STS-82 will launch with a crew of seven at 3:54 a.m. EST, Feb. 11, 1997. The launch window is 65 minutes in duration. The Mission Commander for STS-82 is Ken Bowersox. The purpose of the mission is to upgrade the scientific capabilities, service or replace aging components on the Telescope, and provide a reboost to the optimum altitude.

NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Apr 24, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS031-S-064 (24 April 1990) --- A horizontal view of the launch of the STS-31 mission. Onboard Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC 39 pad
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Sep 12, 1992

STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC 39 pad

STS047-S-021 (12 Sept 1992) --- With a crew of six NASA astronauts and a Japanese payload specialist onboard, the...

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NASA image: STS-54 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Jan 13, 1993

STS-54 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS054-S-060 (13 Jan 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour soars off the launch pad and heads toward Earth orbit...

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NASA image: STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC 39 pad
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Sep 12, 1992

STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC 39 pad

STS047-S-019 (12 Sept 1992) --- With a crew of six NASA astronauts and a Japanese payload specialist onboard, the...

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NASA image: STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC 39 pad
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Sep 12, 1992

STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC 39 pad

STS047-S-040 (12 Sept 1992) --- A 35mm camera was used to record this distant, low-angle view of the STS-47 launch....

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NASA image: STS-54 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Jan 13, 1993

STS-54 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS054-S-057 (13 Jan 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour soars off the launch pad and heads toward Earth orbit...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch - PAO-D4
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch - PAO-D4

In this photograph looking down, NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch - PAO-D4
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch - PAO-D4

In this photograph looking down, NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch - PAO-D4
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch - PAO-D4

In this photograph looking down, NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch - PAO-D4
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch - PAO-D4

In this photograph looking down, NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch - PAO-D4
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch - PAO-D4

In this photograph looking down, NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis...

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NASA image: Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - WB-57 (Visible)
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - WB-57 (Visible)

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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NASA image: Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - WB-57 (SEO)
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - WB-57 (SEO)

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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NASA image: Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - WB-57 (Raw Visible Downlink)
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - WB-57 (Raw Visible Downlink)

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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NASA image: Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - WB-57 (SEO Downlink)
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - WB-57 (SEO Downlink)

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch - PAO-D2
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch - PAO-D2

The Ignition Overpressure Protection and Sound Suppression water deluge system activates during launch of NASA’s...

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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch - PAO-D2

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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch - PAO-D2

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch - PAO-D1
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch - PAO-D1

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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch - PAO-D1

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Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - Pad Camera Site 2

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

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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.
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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.
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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The White Room is seen at the upper left where the astronauts enter the Space Shuttle...

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