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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-2009-3768
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Smoke and steam roll across the launch pad as NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO,...

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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Banana River seems to burn as space shuttle Endeavour's column of flame is reflected at...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1567
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Jul 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery remains on the pad the day after the Shuttle’s launch on Return...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4126
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour erupts from the clouds of smoke billowing across NASA Kennedy Space...

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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Smoke and steam billow across Launch Pad 39A as Space Shuttle Atlantis, trailing...

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May 31, 2008

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

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Sep 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Storm clouds gather behind Space Shuttle Atlantis on Launch Pad 39B. Atlantis was...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4412
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Aug 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker checks the tread on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1683
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Feb 25, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Flanked by lightning protection catenary towers at Launch Complex 40, the SpaceX Falcon 9...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4396
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Aug 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery, installed on the mobile launcher platform atop the...

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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view, from the west looking toward the east, shows the entire Launch Pad 39B area...

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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A spider in the foreground appears to be dancing on the lightning mast near space...

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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Smoke begins pouring out of the flame trench on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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Aug 2, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Framed by a blue hazy sky and bluer Atlantic Ocean, the Boeing Delta II rocket with the...

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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The fiery blaze below space shuttle Endeavour as it launches from NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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Mar 12, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis reaches the top of the launch pad after a mid-day rollout from...

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Apr 6, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- A large crane dismantles another section of the fixed service structure (FSS) on Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3864
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Jun 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rising above the two lightning towers around the pad, a Delta IV rocket races into the sky...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2765
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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-2011-2764
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Apr 6, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- A large crane dismantles another section of the fixed service structure (FSS) on Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2752
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Apr 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Sunlight spotlights space shuttle Endeavour poised on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2853
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May 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is nestled between the lightning protection system towers...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7903
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Nov 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, lightning masts protect the 197-foot-tall...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1845
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Aug 9, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Lightning streaks across the sky above satellite trucks at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s...

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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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