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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-2009-2251
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Mar 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, catenary wires are being...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2253
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Mar 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, catenary wires are being...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3508
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Aug 13, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A lightning strike sparks a brush fire near Headquarters Building in the Industrial Area of...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2110
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Jul 24, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A lightning strike is caught on camera during an afternoon thunderstorm at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Jul 25, 2010

Earth Observations

ISS024-E-009526 (25 July 2010) --- Dominic Point Fire in Montana is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1108
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Sep 21, 1998

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At the end of its 6-hour, 4.2-mile circular trek from the Vehicle Assembly Building, the STS-95 Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3148
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May 14, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Atlas V/Centaur nears Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida....

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4045
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Jul 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The darkened sky over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida reveal the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1107
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Sep 21, 1998

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At the end of its 6-hour, 4.2-mile circular trek from the Vehicle Assembly Building, the STS-95 Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3151
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May 14, 2009

KSC-2009-3151

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Atlas V/Centaur arrives on Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: Earth Expedition: Studying Wildfires in a Warming Arctic
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Aug 15, 2017

Earth Expedition: Studying Wildfires in a Warming Arctic

In the Arctic, different effects of the warming climate can combine to create big changes to the landscape. Although...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3149
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May 14, 2009

KSC-2009-3149

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Atlas V/Centaur arrives on Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3147
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May 14, 2009

KSC-2009-3147

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Atlas V/Centaur nears Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida....

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 27, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

Lightning strikes the Launch Pad 39B protection system as preparations for launch of NASA’s Space Launch System...

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NASA image: NanoRacks-Argus-02
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Sep 27, 2019

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jsc2019e056550 (9/27/2019) --- Preflight view of Argus-02 awaiting integration at the NanoRacks facility. Argus-02...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00162
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May 6, 2004

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Wind currents from Asia and India can carry ozone smog and pollution thousands of miles away to the southern...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00194
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Aug 26, 2006

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During a briefing Saturday afternoon, LeRoy Cain announced the scrub of the STS-115 launch for Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3510
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Aug 13, 2014

KSC-2014-3510

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Fire Rescue personnel douse a brush fire near Headquarters Building in the Industrial Area of...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 27, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

Lightning strikes the Launch Pad 39B protection system as preparations for launch of NASA’s Space Launch System...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3507
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Aug 13, 2014

KSC-2014-3507

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Emergency responders are called to the scene of a brush fire near Headquarters Building in...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1947
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Aug 27, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B, a worker monitors data during evaluation of systems at the pad after...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3509
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Aug 13, 2014

KSC-2014-3509

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A charred palmetto palm remains after a brush fire is extinguished near Headquarters Building...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4010
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Jul 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Black clouds roll across the Launch Complex 39 Area and NASA News Center at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4011
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Jul 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dark clouds fill the sky behind the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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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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