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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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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Delta II rocket with NASA's Gamma-Ray Large Area Space Telescope , or GLAST, on top is...

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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis casts a brilliant light in the nearby river as it lifts off...

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Oct 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Plumes of exhaust and smoke billow around the lightning masts on Space Launch Complex 40 on...

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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Flames from the solid rocket boosters light up the clouds of smoke and steam trailing...

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Jan 30, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket races above the lightning masts on Space Launch...

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Feb 7, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis spews clouds of smoke and steam over Launch Pad 39A as it...

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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, smoke and steam billow across Launch Pad 39A as space...

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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a perfect launch, spectators try to catch a last glimpse of Space Shuttle...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From amid the smoke and steam, Space Shuttle Discovery leaps toward the sky past the...

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Sep 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Looking like a lighted taper against a cloud-streaked sky, Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A twisting column of smoke points the way to Space Shuttle Columbia at its tip as the...

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Jun 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Smoke envelops the Delta II rocket with NASA's Gamma-Ray Large Area Space Telescope , or...

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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery roars off Launch Pad 39A in a blaze of fire and smoke at NASA's...

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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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Mar 1, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Space Shuttle Columbia spews flames and smoke as it leaps off the launch pad on its...

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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour leaps from the cloud of smoke and steam on NASA Kennedy Space...

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Jan 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Erupting from the flames and smoke beneath it, NASA’s Deep Impact spacecraft lifts off...

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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Clouds of smoke and steam roll across Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Feb 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Clouds of smoke encompass the Delta II rocket with NASA's THEMIS spacecraft aboard as...

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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising on twin columns of fire and creating rolling clouds of smoke and steam, space shuttle...

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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Leaving behind clouds of smoke and steam, space shuttle Discovery lifts off from Launch Pad...

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Feb 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour seems to be fired from below the water in this...

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Jun 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Smoke is generated at liftoff of the Delta II rocket with NASA's Gamma-Ray Large Area Space...

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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kicking up a trail of smoke and steam, space shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39A...

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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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