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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-99pp1477
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Dec 19, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As if spawned by the clouds of smoke and steam below, the Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5399
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis lifts off from Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2400
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Oct 25, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Just after liftoff, clouds of smoke billow up and around the Delta II rocket carrying...

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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-06pp2152
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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Hurtling toward space, Space Shuttle Atlantis clears the lightning mast atop the fixed...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6873
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rising from fire and smoke, the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket lifted off at...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2398
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Oct 25, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Just after liftoff, clouds of smoke billow up and around the Delta II rocket carrying...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2401
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Oct 25, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Delta II rocket carrying the STEREO spacecraft on top streaks through the smoke as...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6865
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Fire and smoke light up a blue sky as a United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket propels...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6872
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rising from fire and smoke, the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket lifted off at...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp2153
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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Twin columns of fire propel Space Shuttle Atlantis into a clear blue sky after liftoff...

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NASA image: The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-236 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it nears touchdown on the...

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NASA image: The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-189 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on the...

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NASA image: STS117-S-013
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Jun 8, 2007

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STS117-S-013 (8 June 2007) --- The drifting smoke plumes from the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis (out of frame)...

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NASA image: STS-77 launch views taken from the STA
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May 23, 1996

STS-77 launch views taken from the STA

STS077-S-007 (19 May 1996) --- In this air-to-air 70mm frame, the Space Shuttle Endeavour is captured atop a trail...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 20 crew
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Oct 6, 2009

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 20 crew

ISS020-E-047807 (6 Oct. 2009) --- Thunderstorms on the Brazilian horizon are featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-158 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it nears touchdown on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5388
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis lifts off of Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4916
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Aug 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Billows of smoke and steam rise above Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1833
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Huge mounds of smoke and steam flow over Launch Pad 39B as Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6897
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At ignition, flames and smoke from the engines begin liftoff of the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5351
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis' main engines and solid...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp1620
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Jul 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Vapor trails from Discovery's wing tips look like balls of smoke as the orbiter touches...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6911
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Backdropped by a beautiful blue sky, at ignition, flames and smoke from the engines begin...

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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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