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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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Mar 4, 2005

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The launch processing system at the Kennedy Space Center is used to interface with the orbiter vehicle. There is a...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00086
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Jul 15, 2009

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Endeavor's external tank falls away as the shuttle roars upward.Endeavour is set to start a 16-day mission that will...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00087
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Jul 31, 2009

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'Go' for deorbit burn from Launch Control has given the STS-127 crew the OK to fire Endeavour's engines for entry...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00016
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Feb 29, 2008

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STS-122 Mission Overview: Columbus' Next Voyage. Watch this video and check out the highlights of Atlantis' mission...

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May 14, 2010

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STS-132: Launch Day Arrives -- Space shuttle Atlantis is poised on the launch pad and ready for liftoff.

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00099
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Oct 23, 2007

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NASA Launch Commentator Mike Curie opens televised coverage of the STS-120 launch countdown. The mission will be the...

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Oct 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, large access...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7453
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Oct 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of space...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2181
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Apr 24, 2013

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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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Apr 24, 2013

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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-10-S-00055
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May 14, 2010

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STS-132: Liftoff Atlantis_ -- Space shuttle Atlantis begins the STS-132 mission as it carries the six-member crew...

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Oct 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00081
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Jul 15, 2009

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NASA Commentator Michael Curie welcomes viewers to live launch coverage of the STS-127 mission as programming begins...

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00064
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Jun 3, 2010

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STS-132 Overview: Space shuttle Atlantis and crew complete a successful mission to the International Space Station.

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Oct 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00088
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Jul 31, 2009

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Touchdown_ After 16 days in space and a challenging mission behind them the STS-127 crew land safely in Florida....

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00082
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Jul 15, 2009

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The STS-127 astronauts leave Kennedy's Operations and Checkout Building for a short ride to the launch pad....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7512
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Oct 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00073
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Aug 8, 2007

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NASA Launch Director Mike Leinbach wish the STS-118 astronauts a safe journey and Godspeed. This will be the first...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7452
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Oct 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, large access...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00102
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Oct 23, 2007

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Space shuttle Discovery rockets off the launch pad, blazing a trail toward orbit on the STS-120 mission. The mission...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7462
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Oct 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7459
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Oct 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a large crane...

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00056
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May 14, 2010

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STS-132: Atlantis Reaches Space -- With the separation of the external fuel tank, the shuttle and crew are in orbit.

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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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