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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. -- Smoke and steam billow across Launch Pad 39A as Space Shuttle Atlantis, trailing...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4327
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Jun 9, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Workers using a large crane remove the access arm section of the rotating service structure...

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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Riding twin columns of fire, space shuttle Endeavour races toward the sky on the STS-127...

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Oct 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour rolls to the top of Launch...

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Oct 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At sunset at Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service...

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Aug 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery, installed on the mobile launcher platform atop the...

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Apr 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The rising sun begins to cast its glow over space shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad 39B at...

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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Trailing a column of fire, space shuttle Discovery hurtles toward space on mission...

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Oct 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour waits to begin rolling off...

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Mar 4, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket lifts off between the towers of the lightning...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4150
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crowds fill NASA Kennedy Space Center's Banana River viewing site to see and record space...

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Mar 18, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a large crane makes its way up to the surface of...

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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, resting on the Mobile Launcher Platform, looms against...

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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Viewed across the Indian River Lagoon, the Atlas V/Centaur rocket carrying NASA's Lunar...

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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-127...

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Oct 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the 327-foot-tall Ares I-X rocket awaits liftoff...

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Mar 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A large crane dismantles another level of the fixed service structure (FSS) on Launch Pad...

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Apr 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Endeavour arrives at Launch Pad 39A shortly after 9 a.m. to begin...

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Jun 6, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Workers using a large crane dismantle the final sections of the rotating service structure...

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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Fire signals liftoff of the Atlas V/Centaur carrying NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or...

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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-2009-4131
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Propelled by columns of fire, space shuttle Endeavour hurtles into the cloud-washed sky from...

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Mar 18, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a large crane makes its way up to the surface of...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2461
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Mar 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A large crane dismantles another level of the fixed service structure (FSS) on 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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