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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-2013-1304
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Jan 30, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A cloud of exhaust and smoke forms under a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket on...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3086
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Clouds of smoke and steam fill Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5233
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Sep 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with Space Tracking and Surveillance System -...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1626
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Aug 3, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The tip of the Boeing Delta II rocket with its MESSENGER spacecraft on top breaks...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0901
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Jun 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Emerging from the billows of smoke and steam, Space Shuttle Endeavour hurtles into...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5230
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Sep 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with Space Tracking and Surveillance System -...

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NASA image: KSC-01padig-258
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Aug 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- As if bursting forth from a cushion of smoke and steam, the Boeing Delta II rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-08pp-0291
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Clouds of smoke and steam nearly obliterate the view of space shuttle Atlantis as it...

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NASA image: Earth observation images of New York City taken during the Expedition Three mission
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Sep 11, 2001

Earth observation images of New York City taken during the Expedition Three mission

ISS003-E-5387 (11 September 2001) --- One of a series of pictures taken of metropolitan New York City (and other...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1475
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Oct 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With a tail of flame burning white hot, Space Shuttle Atlantis leaps from the billowing...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1465
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Oct 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Rising clouds of smoke and steam appear to surround Space Shuttle Atlantis as it...

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NASA image: Series of Wildfires in Northern California Continue Blazing
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Dec 8, 2017

Series of Wildfires in Northern California Continue Blazing

California has been hit hard the past few weeks with storms. Storms bring lightning and lightning strikes cause...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Sees Dispersion of Smoke and Ash Across LA Basin from Colby Fire
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Jan 18, 2014

NASA Spacecraft Sees Dispersion of Smoke and Ash Across LA Basin from Colby Fire

On Jan. 16, 2014, NASA Terra satellite passed over Glendora, Calif., where a large wildfire has claimed several...

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NASA image: EC01-0328-4
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Nov 9, 2001

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This unique view, looking directly up at two NASA Dryden F/A-18's used in the Autonomous Formation Flight (AFF)...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0135
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Spewing flames and billowing clouds of smoke across Launch Pad 39A, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0222
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Feb 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour seems to be fired from below the water in this...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3777
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Jun 18, 2009

KSC-2009-3777

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Fire and smoke signal the liftoff of the Atlas V/Centaur carrying NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4930
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Aug 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Billows of smoke and steam rise flow across Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Delta II MER-A Spirit Launch
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Jun 11, 2003

Delta II MER-A Spirit Launch

Amid billows of smoke and steam, the Delta II rocket with its Mars Exploration Rover (MER-A) payload lifts off the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1633
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Jun 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Smoke is generated at liftoff of NASA's Gamma-Ray Large Area Space Telescope , or GLAST,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0441
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Feb 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, clouds of smoke form around the Delta II rocket...

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NASA image: Soufriere Hills Volcano
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Nov 7, 2002

Soufriere Hills Volcano

In this ASTER image of Soufriere Hills Volcano on Montserrat in the Caribbean, continued eruptive activity is...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3136
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May 13, 2009

KSC-2009-3136

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A closeup of damage found in the Launch Pad 39A flame trench at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0232
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Mar 1, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Space Shuttle Columbia hurtles into space above a fiery trail of flames that illuminate...

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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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