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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: Launch of STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Sep 30, 1994

Launch of STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour

STS068-S-037 (30 September 1994) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39A in a halo of light....

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NASA image: Launch of STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Sep 30, 1994

Launch of STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour

STS068-S-034 (30 September 1994) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39A in a halo of light....

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-129 Mission
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Nov 16, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-129 Mission

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis launches through the clouds from Launch Pad 39A on a balmy Florida...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-129 Mission
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Nov 16, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-129 Mission

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Twitter followers and media representatives at the NASA Press Site have front-row seats as...

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NASA image: STS-127 Shuttle Endeavour is Prepared for Launch
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Jun 12, 2009

STS-127 Shuttle Endeavour is Prepared for Launch

Space shuttle Endeavour is in place at Launch Pad 39A, Friday, June 12, 2009 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape...

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NASA image: View of the shuttle Discovery STS 51-D launch
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Apr 12, 1985

View of the shuttle Discovery STS 51-D launch

51D-9093 (12 April 1985) --- A 70mm frame of the Space Shuttle Discovery's 51-D launch at 8:59 a.m. (EST), April 12,...

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NASA image: View of the shuttle Discovery STS 51-D launch
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Apr 12, 1985

View of the shuttle Discovery STS 51-D launch

51D-9094 (12 April 1985) --- A 70mm frame of the Space Shuttle Discovery's 51-D launch at 8:59 a.m. (EST), April 12,...

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NASA image: STS-127 Shuttle Endeavour is Prepared for Launch
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Jun 12, 2009

STS-127 Shuttle Endeavour is Prepared for Launch

Space shuttle Endeavour is in place at Launch Pad 39A, Friday, June 12, 2009 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape...

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NASA image: Launching of the Shuttle Discovery and the STS 51-G mission
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Jun 17, 1985

Launching of the Shuttle Discovery and the STS 51-G mission

51G-S-098 (17 June 1985) --- With seven crewmembers and a variety of international payloads onboard, the Space...

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NASA image: STS-127 Shuttle Endeavour is Prepared for Launch
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Jun 12, 2009

STS-127 Shuttle Endeavour is Prepared for Launch

Space shuttle Endeavour is in place at Launch Pad 39A, Friday, June 12, 2009 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape...

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NASA image: Launch of STS-58 Space Shuttle Columbia
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Oct 18, 1993

Launch of STS-58 Space Shuttle Columbia

STS058-S-092 (18 Oct 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia, with a crew of seven and a science module aboard, lifts...

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NASA image: Launch view of the STS-70 space shuttle Discovery
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Jul 13, 1995

Launch view of the STS-70 space shuttle Discovery

STS070-S-003 (13 JULY 1995) --- Framed by Florida foliage, the Space Shuttle Discovery begins its 21st Spaceflight....

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission
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May 11, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-125 Mission

STS125-S-050 (11 May 2009) --- The launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis from launch pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1344
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Feb 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. ––Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1680
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Mar 8, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1336
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Feb 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1342
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Feb 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Outside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1356
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Feb 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Just outside of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1348
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Feb 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a technician...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1334
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Feb 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1671
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Mar 8, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a new engine...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1347
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Feb 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1345
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Feb 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1341
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Feb 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. ––– Outside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is...

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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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