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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: 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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NASA image: KSC-2009-3745
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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-2009-4119
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Branches on the nearby shore frame startled birds and space shuttle Endeavour as it roars...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0588
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Apr 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour is silhouetted against the morning sun as it arrives on Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7975
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Four towering lightning protection masts seem to stand guard as NASA's Mars Science...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2296
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view, from the southwest looking toward the northeast, shows the entire Launch Pad...

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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-2009-4043
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Jul 13, 2009

KSC-2009-4043

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The convoy command and SCAPE vehicles are in position at the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2277
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view shows construction progress at Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5534
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Oct 20, 2009

KSC-2009-5534

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Outside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3769
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Jun 18, 2009

KSC-2009-3769

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Smoke and steam roll across the launch pad as NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pp2990
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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Erupting from the smoke and steam billowing below, space shuttle Discovery clears the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4408
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Aug 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery is silhouetted against the dawn sky as it rolls out to Launch Pad 39A...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3717
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Apr 29, 2012

KSC-2012-3717

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Surrounded by four lightning suppression system towers, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4106
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Trailing fire, space shuttle Endeavour roars into the cloud-washed sky from Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1143
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Jan 14, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery, atop the mobile launcher platform and crawler-transporter, climbs...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2530
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Engine ignition on space shuttle Discovery illuminates the lightning mast atop the fixed...

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NASA image: KSC-07pp1465
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Smoke and steam billow across Launch Pad 39A as Space Shuttle Atlantis, trailing...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4155
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Jul 15, 2009

KSC-2009-4155

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Glowing clouds roll across NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A as space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc767
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Jun 22, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A fire burns in the background as members of the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service operate...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2964
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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Trailing a column of fire, space shuttle Discovery hurtles toward space on mission...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2703
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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the morning of the second launch attempt, Space Shuttle Discovery is ready on...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4146
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The convoy command and SCAPE vehicles are in position at the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2770
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Apr 18, 2009

KSC-2009-2770

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Dawn rises over the Atlantic Ocean behind space shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad 39B at...

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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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