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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-2011-3591
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising on twin columns of fire and kicking up a trail of smoke and steam, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3784
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Smoke pours across Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida as the...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0219
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Mar 1, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Flames and smoke stream from behind Space Shuttle Columbia as it leaps off the launch...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0277
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Feb 7, 2001

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Space Shuttle Atlantis surpasses the full moon for beauty as it roars into the early evening sky trailing a tail of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5712
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Oct 7, 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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NASA image: KSC-2009-4153
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour leaps from orange-tinted smoke filling NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2624
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A cloud of smoke and steam builds around Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1696
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery's liftoff is reflected in the water as it roars off Launch Pad 39A...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2969
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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Nearby water reflects the light from Space shuttle Discovery as it heads for blue sky...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0958
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Jul 23, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Billowing clouds of smoke and steam rise with the roaring Space Shuttle Columbia as it...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1444
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As smoke and steam billows across the ground, Space Shuttle Discovery leaps free and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6303
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Aug 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rising from fire and smoke, NASA's Juno planetary probe, enclosed in its payload fairing,...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0655
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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis rises from a cradle of steam and smoke during liftoff at...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2966
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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atop twin columns of fire, space shuttle Discovery hurtles past the lightning rod atop...

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NASA image: KSC-07pp1458
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Shrubbery is cast in shadow as the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis lights up the sky...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0591
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May 27, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off from Launch Pad 39B in a blaze of light amid billows...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0432
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Feb 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Amid billows of smoke, the Delta II rocket with NASA's THEMIS spacecraft aboard lifts...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0137
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In this view, Space Shuttle Columbia is almost dwarfed by the rolling clouds of smoke...

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NASA image: KSC-07pp1467
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With solid rocket boosters firing, Space Shuttle Atlantis leaps toward the heavens in...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0129
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Pulling free of Earth's gravity, and leaving a trail of smoke behind, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1552
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery seems to burst forth from a pillow of smoke as it lifts off...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5218
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Sep 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with Space Tracking and Surveillance System -...

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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In this view of the launch from the roof of the Vehicle Assembly Building, the liftoff...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1770
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Feb 24, 2011

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

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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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