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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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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Moments after liftoff, Space Shuttle Atlantis rises on columns of fire from the solid...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3175
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May 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Complex-41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Atlas V/Centaur is...

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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Sandwiched by billowing clouds above and smoke and steam clouds below, space shuttle Atlantis...

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Aug 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Backdropped by the Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by its four-tower lightning protection...

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Oct 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Waves lap the shore of the Atlantic Ocean near Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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Oct 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With the work platforms retracted, the Ares I-X stands tall inside the Vehicle Assembly...

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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SCAPE vehicles are in position at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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Aug 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery is silhouetted against the dawn sky as it rolls out to Launch Pad 39A...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3774
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, bursts of smoke and...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From amid the smoke and steam, Space Shuttle Discovery leaps toward the sky past the...

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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 clears the lightning...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4118
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – – Branches on the nearby shore frame a startled bird and space shuttle Endeavour as it roars...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4108
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Atop a column of fire, space shuttle Endeavour races into the cloud-washed sky from NASA...

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May 17, 2012

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

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Apr 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Space shuttle Atlantis (left) and space shuttle Endeavour are seen on Launch Pads 39A and...

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Apr 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Just before dawn, space shuttle Endeavour is bathed in xenon lights after being secured on...

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Oct 14, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, modifications to Launch Pad 39B are complete, and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2365
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Mar 18, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, two large cranes will assist in the removal of...

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Sep 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The morning sun spotlights Launch Pad 39A and Space Shuttle Discovery atop the Mobile...

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Nov 16, 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: Stormy Day at Jupiter
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May 19, 2017

Stormy Day at Jupiter

Small bright clouds dot Jupiter's entire south tropical zone in this image acquired by JunoCam on NASA's Juno...

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Jul 1, 2019

Rollback of Orion's Ascent Abort-2 Test

With a view of a lightning tower in the foreground, the Ascent Abort-2 test vehicle is in view on the pad at Launch...

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Feb 7, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Trailing a column of flame-bright smoke, Space Shuttle Atlantis clears the lightning...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Emerging from behind the clouds of smoke and steam generated by its liftoff, Space...

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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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