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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-2011-7212
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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Payload canister #1 awaits decommissioning outside the Reutilization, Recycling and...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard is rescued by helicopter at end of MR-3 flight
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May 5, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard is rescued by helicopter at end of MR-3 flight

S88-31376 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) suborbital...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7196
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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparations...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1561
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off Launch Pad 39A against a backdrop of xenon lights...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1561
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off Launch Pad 39A against a backdrop of xenon lights...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7209
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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Cranes are attached to payload canister #1 to lift it from the transporter that delivered it...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7201
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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, payload canister #1 travels at a slow, steady 5...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7206
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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, payload canister #1 is reflected in the water...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7199
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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Payload canister #1 departs the high bay of the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1551
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Twin columns of flame from the solid rocket boosters illuminate the clouds of smoke...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4240
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Jul 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery rolls toward the Vehicle Assembly Building (in the background) at...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1770
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Nov 20, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Pilot Paul Lockhart gives a thumbs up following his arrival at KSC's Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4241
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Jul 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery rolls to the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1567
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Oct 11, 2000

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STS-92 Pilot Pamela Ann Melroy has a final check on her launch and entry suit in the White Room before entering...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1793
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Nov 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-113 Mission Specialist Michael Lopez-Alegria suits up for the second launch attempt...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7208
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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Preparations are under way to lift payload canister #1 from the transporter that delivered...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1554
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The brilliance of the exhaust flames from Space Shuttle Discovery’s solid rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4243
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Jul 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery rolls into the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7205
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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, payload canister #1 is reflected in the water...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1552
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery seems to burst forth from a pillow of smoke as it lifts off...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1554
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The brilliance of the exhaust flames from Space Shuttle Discovery’s solid rocket...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1556
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Framed in angle of two tree branches, Space Shuttle Discovery appears to rise out of...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7197
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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Payload canister #1 rolls out of the high bay of the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7198
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Sep 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Employees monitor payload canister #1 as it rolls out of the high bay of the Canister...

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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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