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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-2011-2898
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Apr 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Standing in front of a replica of a space shuttle at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0749
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Apr 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As master of ceremonies, Center Director Jim Kennedy opens the event at the KSC...

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Apr 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During opening ceremonies at the KSC Visitor Complex launching the new Florida...

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Mar 31, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The door of firing room 1 in the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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Mar 31, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Near the door of firing room 1 in the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1881
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Dec 18, 1998

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Donald McMonagle (left), manager, Launch Integration, speaks to federal and state elected officials during the...

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Nov 17, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the News Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Andrew Petro, the agency's...

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NASA image: Expedition 61 Launch
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Sep 26, 2019

Expedition 61 Launch

NASA acting Associate Administrator for Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate Kenneth Bowersox,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3705
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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After the successful launch of space shuttle Endeavour on the STS-126 mission at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0702
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Flow Director for space shuttle Endeavour, Ken Tenbusch (left) holds the tie cut...

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Nov 8, 2000

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The audience applauds and enjoys the official opening of the E&O Building as the new site of the Expendable Launch...

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NASA image: Expedition 61 Launch
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Sep 26, 2019

Expedition 61 Launch

NASA acting Associate Administrator for Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate Kenneth Bowersox,...

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NASA image: Expedition 61 Launch
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Sep 26, 2019

Expedition 61 Launch

NASA acting Associate Administrator for Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate Kenneth Bowersox, left,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0774
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Apr 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Florida Gov. Jeb Bush thanks KSC Director James W. Kennedy (right) for hosting the...

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Apr 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large crowd attends the launching ceremony for the new Florida quarter, held at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6363
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Nov 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Michael Coats, left, director of NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, and Bob Cabana,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3996
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Nov 17, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the News Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Andrew Petro, the agency's...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1534
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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the firing room, Bill Parsons (left), director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, and Dave...

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NASA image: STS-26 crewmembers leave KSC O&C Bldg on their way to the launch pad
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Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 crewmembers leave KSC O&C Bldg on their way to the launch pad

STS-26 crewmembers, suited in launch and entry suits (LESs), leave the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Operations and...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1850
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Feb 17, 2012

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Dr. Kurt H. Debus, Kennedy Space Center's First Director: A doctor of philosophy in engineering from Darmstadt...

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Jun 27, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After their arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility to get ready for launch July 1,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3993
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Nov 17, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the News Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Andrew Petro, the agency's...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0701
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After the successful launch of space shuttle Endeavour, Shuttle Launch Director Mike...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 31, 1958

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Jet Propulsion Laboratory Director Dr. William Pickering, Dr. James van Allen of the State University of Iowa, and...

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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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