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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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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Space shuttle Discovery leaps from Launch Pad 39A atop twin...

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NASA image: Preparations of Launch of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 Morpheus
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Dec 10, 2014

Preparations of Launch of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 Morpheus

NASA Project Morpheus prototype lander and support equipment are being transported to the north end of the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5609
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Nov 10, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker prepares to remove the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4803
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Dec 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and controllers in a mobile control room prepare for flight number 15 of NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0119
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Seconds after launch, Space Shuttle Columbia appears as a flaming tip of the smoke...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0592
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May 27, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The brilliant flames from the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery light up the billows...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0351
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Feb 18, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Getting ready for the STS-123 mission, space shuttle Endeavour, atop the well-lighted...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Soyuz Launch Pad
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Nov 6, 2013

Expedition 38 Soyuz Launch Pad

A sign for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics is seen at the Soyuz launch pad a day ahead of the scheduled launch of...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0136
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Jan 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Engulfed by flames and smoke, NASA’s Deep Impact spacecraft lifts off at 1:47 p.m. EST...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0962
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Jul 23, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a burst of light and flames, Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off from Launch Pad 39-B...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2285
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view shows construction progress at Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3718
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Apr 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Partially hidden behind a flame and exhaust deflector, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2772
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Apr 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Space shuttle Atlantis atop the mobile launcher platform straddles the flame trench on...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 5, Free Flight #15
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Dec 11, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 5, Free Flight #15

Engineers and technicians prepare NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander for free flight test number 15 at the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0594
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May 27, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Competing with the sunrise, the brilliant flames from the launch of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5742
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Nov 30, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the ground umbilical carrier...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0288
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Feb 7, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis leaps up from the flames and smoke behind it as it lifts off...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0442
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With the Rotating Service Structure rolled back, Space Shuttle Discovery is revealed,...

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NASA image: NASA / SpaceX Crew-8 Post-Flight News Conference
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Nov 8, 2024

NASA / SpaceX Crew-8 Post-Flight News Conference

Following their 235-day stay aboard the International Space Station, the members of NASA's SpaceX Crew-8...

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NASA image: Morpheus Campaign 5, Free Flight #15
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Dec 11, 2014

Morpheus Campaign 5, Free Flight #15

Engineers and technicians prepare the launch pad for NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander at the north end of...

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NASA image: jsc2013e091785
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Nov 3, 2013

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12-19-33: Adorned with the artwork and the colors of the 2014 Winter Olympics to be held in Sochi, Russia, the Soyuz...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0279
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Feb 7, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Rising from clouds of smoke and steam, Space Shuttle Atlantis rushes into the night...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0279
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Feb 7, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Rising from clouds of smoke and steam, Space Shuttle Atlantis rushes into the night...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5594
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Nov 9, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers begin to remove the...

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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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