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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-2013-1274
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Jan 30, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Plumes of exhaust and smoke build around the base of a lightning mast on Space Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3767
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Smoke fills the pad and trails behind the Atlas V/Centaur rocket as it roars into space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3766
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With smoke and steam rolling from the launch pad, NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3772
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May 18, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A large crane lowers to the ground a section of the dismantled rotating service structure on...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4323
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Jun 9, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Workers using a large crane remove the access arm section of the rotating service structure...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00044
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Apr 17, 2009

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Space shuttle Endeavour stands tall and proud on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. First...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1290
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Jul 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Billows of smoke and steam half frame Space Shuttle Atlantis as it roars into the...

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NASA image: STS-55 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, payload bay with SL-D2 module
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May 6, 1993

STS-55 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, payload bay with SL-D2 module

STS055-26-023 (26 April-6 May 1993) --- Lightning and man-made lights on Earth can be seen in this fast speed, 35mm...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Apr 22, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-260480 (22 April 2012) --- One of the Expedition 30 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3747
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Jun 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Complex-41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Atlas V/Centaur...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1056
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Apr 27, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The tilt of the mobile service tower, or gantry, at Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4303
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Jun 6, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Workers using a large crane dismantle the final sections of the rotating service structure...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1947
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Aug 27, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B, a worker monitors data during evaluation of systems at the pad after...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3771
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May 18, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A large crane suspends a basket where a worker is dismantling a section of the rotating...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2516
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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A new NASA helicopter circles space shuttle Discovery on Launch Pad 39A prior to launch on...

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Jun 22, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A wooded section of the southeast corner of Kennedy Space Center burns on Monday, June...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3509
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Aug 13, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A charred palmetto palm remains after a brush fire is extinguished near Headquarters Building...

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NASA image: Artemis I at Pad 39B
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Apr 21, 2022

Artemis I at Pad 39B

A view of the Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft on Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3787
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Trailing a column of fire, the Atlas V/Centaur carrying NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1734
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Mar 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Space Exploration Technologies, or SpaceX, Falcon 9 rocket rises above the lightning masts...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6971
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Sep 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The deconstruction of Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida is complete....

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3107
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Under a slow-building cloud bank, space shuttle Atlantis hurtles past the lightning mast on...

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NASA image: GOES-S Mission Science Briefing
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Feb 27, 2018

GOES-S Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center's Press Site auditorium, members of the media participate in a mission briefing on...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-134
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Apr 28, 2011

Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-134

The space shuttle Endeavour is seen on launch pad 39a as a storm passes by prior to the rollback of the Rotating...

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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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