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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 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Against a backdrop of the cloudy sky and blue-gray Atlantic Ocean, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-99padig046
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Dec 17, 1999

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In the early morning hours, Space Shuttle Discovery is framed with light from the Fixed Service Structure on Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1722
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Aug 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis sits on the hardstand of Launch Pad 39B after its nearly 8-hour...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1440
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Dec 17, 1999

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A cloud-streaked sky provides backdrop for Space Shuttle Discovery as it waits for liftoff on mission STS-103 from...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1953
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Jul 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-125 Commander Scott...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Soyuz MS-27 Hatch Open – Tuesday, April 8, 2025
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Apr 8, 2025

NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Soyuz MS-27 Hatch Open – Tuesday, April 8, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky opened up the hatch of the...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt, Drop & Launch of Rocket
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt, Drop & Launch of Rocket

The Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket carrying NASA's Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System, or CYGNSS, spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1957
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Jul 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-125 Mission Specialist...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-117
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Mar 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a modified Boeing 747, kicks up dust as it touches down...

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NASA image: KSC01padig130
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Mar 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Atlantis is suspended by an overhead crane in the mate/demate device at KSC’s...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0514
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Mar 6, 2001

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Atlantis turns away from the mate_demate device at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility for towing to the Orbiter...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

A pathfinder aircraft descends for touchdown at the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt, Drop & Launch of Rocket
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt, Drop & Launch of Rocket

The Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket carrying NASA's Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System, or CYGNSS, spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-133
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Mar 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An overhead crane in the mate_demate device at the Shuttle Landing Facility lowers the...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Prepared for Launch from Pad 41
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Aug 17, 2017

TDRS-M Prepared for Launch from Pad 41

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket stands at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1785
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Jul 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the mate/demate device at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, Atlantis...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1803
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Jul 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis arrives at the Orbiter Processing Facility from the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

This is a crew portrait of the International Space Station (ISS) Expedition Two. Left to right are Astronaut James...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2124
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Jul 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a worker from United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2125
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Jul 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload bay doors on...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Prepared for Launch from Pad 41
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Aug 17, 2017

TDRS-M Prepared for Launch from Pad 41

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket stands at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

An Orbital ATK L-1011 Stargazer aircraft carrying a Pegasus XL Rocket with eight NASA Cyclone Global Navigation...

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NASA image: MERCURY-ATALS (MA)-9 - LIFTOFF - CAPE
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May 1, 1963

MERCURY-ATALS (MA)-9 - LIFTOFF - CAPE

S63-07135 (16 May 1963) --- This was the Nation?s sixth manned orbital space flight, and the ?Faith 7? spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1793
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Jul 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the mate/demate device at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, Atlantis...

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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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