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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: Apollo 8 Mission image,Earth over the horizon of the moon
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Jan 21, 2009

Apollo 8 Mission image,Earth over the horizon of the moon

AS08-14-2384 (Dec. 1968)--- The rising Earth is about five degrees above the lunar horizon in this photograph--one...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4091
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Under a cloud-washed sky, space shuttle Endeavour rises majestically from Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis' external tank repairs from Hail Damage
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Apr 9, 2007

Space Shuttle Atlantis' external tank repairs from Hail Damage

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, markers show the hail damage being repaired on the external tank of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4114
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From across the water, space shuttle Endeavour rises powerfully from NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1291
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Apr 29, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base, the OSTM/Jason-2 satellite shipping container is...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4078
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Nov 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1960
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Mar 1, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- As the sun rises over Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the first stage...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 Mission image, Earth over the horizon of the moon
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Dec 24, 1968

Apollo 8 Mission image, Earth over the horizon of the moon

AS08-14-2383 (24 Dec. 1968) --- The rising Earth is about five degrees above the lunar horizon in this telephoto...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2370
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Mar 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A cloud rises from Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as the wheels of space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6651
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Nov 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As the sun rises over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparations are under way to...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1418
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May 17, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the GLAST spacecraft continues its rise...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Rising on columns of fire from amid the smoke and steam below, Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-75
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Mar 20, 1996

Earth observations taken during STS-75

STS075-721-013 (22 Feb.-9 March 1996) --- Snow caps the line of the Himalayas in this 70mm frame photographed by a...

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May 19, 2000

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

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1658
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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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NASA image: KSC-02pp0912
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Jun 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With clouds of smoke and steam rolling below, Space Shuttle Endeavour rises above them...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd-1334
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Apr 30, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1316
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Apr 25, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Delta II first stage for the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2200
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Apr 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket rises above the lightning masts on Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1318
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Apr 25, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers prepare the equipment on...

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NASA image: Kliuchevskoi Volcano, Kamchatka, Russia
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Dec 7, 2020

Kliuchevskoi Volcano, Kamchatka, Russia

Kamchatka, Russia hosts some of the most active volcanoes on earth. Among those is Kliuchevskoi stratovolcano,...

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Apr 30, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Inside the Astrotech processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7976
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft, sealed inside its payload fairing, rises...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2259
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Aug 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Framed by the trees across the water, Space Shuttle Endeavour roars into the sky as it...

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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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