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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-08pd4104
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Dec 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Very large cranes are being constructed on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1332
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Jan 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane holds a 100-foot...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1562
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Feb 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The faint sunrise sky over NASA's Kennedy Space Center casts the newly erected lightning...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1001
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Jan 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane completes construction...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1179
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Sep 28, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At left, the payload canister for Space Shuttle Discovery is lifted from its canister...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1002
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Jan 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, equipment surrounds the service...

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NASA image: Second Hot Fire Test of SLS Rocket Core Stage
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Mar 17, 2021

Second Hot Fire Test of SLS Rocket Core Stage

A bolt of lightning is seen near the B-2 Test Stand the night before a second hot fire test of the core stage for...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS at Launch Complex 39B
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Sep 15, 2022

Artemis I SLS at Launch Complex 39B

A view of the Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft atop the mobile launcher on Launch Pad 39B at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1084
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Jan 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A replacement weather Doppler radar has been installed on top of this tower in a remote...

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NASA image: Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B
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Jun 10, 2022

Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B

A lightning strike was recorded at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 10, 2022....

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NASA image: Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B
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Sep 12, 2022

Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B

A lightning strike was recorded at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sept. 12, 2022....

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NASA image: Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B
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Jun 10, 2022

Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B

A lightning strike was recorded at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 10, 2022....

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1080
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Jan 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A closeup of the replacement weather Doppler radar being installed in a remote field located...

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NASA image: Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B
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Sep 12, 2022

Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B

A lightning strike was recorded at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sept. 12, 2022....

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NASA image: Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B
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Jun 10, 2022

Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B

A lightning strike was recorded at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 10, 2022....

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2559
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Dec 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Lockheed Martin Atlas V rocket (center) undergoes a tanking test on Launch Complex...

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NASA image: Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B
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Sep 14, 2022

Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B

A lightning strike was recorded at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sept. 14, 2022....

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1337
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Jan 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane places a 100-foot...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1339
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Jan 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane places a 100-foot...

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NASA image: Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B
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Jun 10, 2022

Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B

A lightning strike was recorded at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 10, 2022....

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NASA image: Artemis II on Launch Pad
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Feb 10, 2026

Artemis II on Launch Pad

NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft is seen from underneath a lightning tower at...

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NASA image: Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B
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Sep 14, 2022

Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B

A lightning strike was recorded at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sept. 14, 2022....

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NASA image: Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B
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Jun 10, 2022

Lightning Strikes at Pad 39B

A lightning strike was recorded at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 10, 2022....

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1082
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Jan 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A replacement weather Doppler radar has been installed on top of this tower in a remote...

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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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