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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-2013-1686
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Feb 25, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Smoke billows from the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket's nine first-stage Merlin engines during a test...

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NASA image: Colorado Wildfire Imaged in Infrared by NASA Satellite
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Jun 26, 2018

Colorado Wildfire Imaged in Infrared by NASA Satellite

The 416 Fire started June 1, 2018, about 13 miles (18 kilometers) north of Durango, Colorado. Four weeks later, the...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1240
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Jun 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Wrapped in billows of smoke and steam, the Boeing Delta II rocket lifts off Launch...

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NASA image: Delta II Launch with the THEMIS satellite payload from pad 17B C
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Feb 17, 2007

Delta II Launch with the THEMIS satellite payload from pad 17B C

Amid billows of smoke, the Delta II rocket with NASA's THEMIS spacecraft aboard blasts off Pad 17-B at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1551
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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Smoke and steam billow out from space shuttle Discovery as towers of flame from the solid...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0116
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Seconds after launch, Space Shuttle Columbia appears as a flaming tip of the smoke...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1796
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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At S.R. 3 a pilot prepares a NASA helicopter for a return flight to Patrick Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0236
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Mar 1, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - As Space Shuttle Columbia hurtles into the pre-dawn sky on mission STS-109, its...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4092
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Under a cloud-washed sky, space shuttle Endeavour leaves a column of smoke as it rises from...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4116
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Framed by smoke and steam, space shuttle Endeavour leaps from NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-268
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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Smoke and steam roll over the ground as Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off on mission...

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NASA image: STS101-s-015
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May 1, 2000

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STS101-S-015 (19 May 2000) --- Flames from the solid rocket boosters light up the clouds of smoke and steam trailing...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1532
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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Viewed from the Operations Support Building II at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp2755
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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Rising on columns of fire above the smoke and steam below, Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0277
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Feb 7, 2001

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Space Shuttle Atlantis surpasses the full moon for beauty as it roars into the early evening sky trailing a tail of...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1661
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Taken from the roof of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Delta II Launch with the THEMIS satellite payload from pad 17B C
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Feb 17, 2007

Delta II Launch with the THEMIS satellite payload from pad 17B C

At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, clouds of smoke form around the Delta II rocket with NASA's THEMIS spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0118
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Competing with the brilliant blue sky, flames behind Space Shuttle Columbia trail a...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2253
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Aug 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Emerging from the billows of smoke below, Space Shuttle Endeavour clears the lightning...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig004
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Feb 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A perfect launch on a perfect Florida day! Space Shuttle Endeavour, with its crew of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3772
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Viewed across the Indian River Lagoon, the Atlas V/Centaur rocket carrying NASA's Lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1240
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Oct 14, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Two 34-year-old towers on Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral Air Station, fall to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3854
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Jun 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With smoke and steam rolling across the launch pad, a Delta IV rocket races into the sky with...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1238
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Oct 14, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Two 34-year-old towers on Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral Air Station, lie on the...

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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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