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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-2011-5419
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Smoke and steam billow outward as space shuttle Atlantis' main engines are ignited for...

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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-140 (8 July 2011) --- Smoke and steam billow outward as space shuttle Atlantis' main engines are ignited...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5421
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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' main engines and solid...

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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-190 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1735
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Huge mounds of smoke and steam flow upward as Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5411
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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' main engines and solid...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5422
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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' main engines and solid...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during the STS-77 mission
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May 26, 1996

Earth observations taken during the STS-77 mission

STS077-740-029 (19-29 May 1996) --- In recent years, the most active peak in the High Altiplano of the central Andes...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5392
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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' main engines and solid...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5417
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Smoke and steam begins to billow outward as space shuttle Atlantis' main engines are ignited...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2397
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Oct 25, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Just at liftoff, clouds of smoke and steam rise around the Delta II rocket carrying the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5391
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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' main engines and solid...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp2754
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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Rising on columns of fire as it emerges from behind the clouds of smoke and steam...

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NASA image: KSC-05pp1775
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Clouds of smoke and steam billow around Space Shuttle Discovery as it leaps off Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2394
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Oct 25, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Delta II launch vehicle carrying the STEREO spacecraft hurtles through the smoke...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5699
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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: KSC-06pp2156
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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Twin columns of fire from the solid rocket boosters hurl Space Shuttle Atlantis off...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5420
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Jul 8, 2011

KSC-2011-5420

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Smoke and steam billow outward as space shuttle Atlantis lifts off on twin columns of flame...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jul 1, 1969

Skylab

This is an aerial view of the deep-sea research submarine "Ben Franklin" at dock. Named for American patriot and...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1753
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The silvery surface of this pond near NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39B...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2127
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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Tree limbs frame the brilliant launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis as it flees the smoke...

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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-231 (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-238 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5389
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Jul 8, 2011

KSC-2011-5389

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

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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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