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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-2009-3769
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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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NASA image: KSC-2013-3786
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Nov 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V launch vehicle, left, and Centaur upper stage that will...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3927
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Jul 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., the Centaur stage is...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3933
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Jul 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6442
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Nov 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Centaur second stage for the Atlas V rocket slated to launch NASA's Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1979

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This is an x-ray image of the Crab Nebula taken with the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-2/Einstein...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0827
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Jun 30, 2000

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Leaving billowing clouds of steam and smoke behind, NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-H) shoots into...

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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Russian Antonov AH-124-100 cargo airplane lands at the Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1091
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Jul 19, 1997

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Lockheed Martin Missile and Space Co. employees Joe Collingwood, at right, and Ken Dickinson retract pins in the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1538
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Oct 10, 1997

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At Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air Station, workers are installing three Radioisotope Thermoelectric...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3922
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Jul 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6064
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Jul 29, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Atlas V first stage (right) and Centaur upper stage to support the Mars Science...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3780
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Atlas V/centaur rocket fires as it lifts NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, and...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc594
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Apr 2, 1997

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The Huygens probe, which will study the clouds, atmosphere and surface of Saturn's moon, Titan, as part of the...

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1982

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This artist's concept depicts the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-2 in orbit. The HEAO-2, the first imaging...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0250
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Mar 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the tower is rolled away from the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0821
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Jun 30, 2000

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In the early morning hours on Launch Pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the tower rolls back from NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1780
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Nov 21, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers move the second half of the fairing around the TDRS-J satellite to complete...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4862
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Jun 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers guide an...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC915
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Jun 20, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Centaur upper stage is prepared for hoisting at Launch Pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1255
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Jun 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Russian Antonov AH-124-100 cargo airplane heads for a landing at the Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1779
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Nov 21, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The second half of the fairing (right) is prepared for mating with the first half and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4860
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Jun 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers roll down the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5400
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Oct 9, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Employees at NASA's Kennedy Space Center take advantage of an early morning opportunity to...

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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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