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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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Oct 24, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Boeing Delta II (7326) rocket lights up the clouds of exhaust below as it propels...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1548
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA aerospace engineer Brian Barnett suits up before a test flight of the WB-57F...

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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-2010-2138
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Mar 4, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The base of the United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket carrying NASA's GOES-P meteorological...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2534
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud builds at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as space...

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Mar 6, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, exhaust clouds cascade...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2187
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Apr 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud forms under the Falcon 9 rocket on Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2144
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Mar 4, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An exhaust cloud building at Launch Complex 37 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1554
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., workers prepare the WB-57F aircraft...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1381
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Oct 24, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Boeing Delta II (7326) rocket hurls Deep Space 1 through the morning clouds after...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2919
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An exhaust cloud begins to form around the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as it lifts off Space...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mach diamonds appear beneath Space Shuttle Discovery's main engines as the vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2195
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Apr 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud builds around the Falcon 9 rocket at Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape...

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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA pilot Rick Hull secures his helmet before a test flight of the WB-57F aircraft...

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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Vapor trails follow space shuttle Atlantis as it approaches Runway 15 on the Shuttle Landing...

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Mar 1, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The smoke plume identifies the direction of Space Shuttle Columbia as it climbs into...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2139
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Mar 4, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An exhaust cloud forms at Launch Complex 37 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida as...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7587
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Oct 28, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Space Launch Complex-2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, an...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2170
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Apr 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud builds under the Falcon 9 rocket on Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2188
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Apr 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud forms around the Falcon 9 rocket at Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2565
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud begins to form at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2175
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Apr 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud builds under the Falcon 9 rocket on Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1556
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., the WB-57F aircraft is ready for a test...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1553
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA pilot Rick Hull and aerospace engineer Brian Barnett are strapped into their seats...

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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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