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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-2012-6273
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Nov 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Viewed from the Launch Pad 39A flame trench, crawler-transporter No. 2 moves under a space...

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NASA image: Convair XF-102 Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Aug 23, 1953

Convair XF-102 Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A .10-scale model of Convair’s XF-102 in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel at the National Advisory Committee...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3195
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Jul 21, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA administrator Charles Bolden, at right, enjoys...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0666
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Mar 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the rotating service structure has...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2980
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Apr 22, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the mobile launcher platform...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0668
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Mar 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the rotating service structure rolled away on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3702
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Jun 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The open rotating service structure, or RSS (left), on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1499
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May 30, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The setting sun backlights space shuttle Discovery on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2294
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Mar 25, 2009

KSC-2009-2294

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Mobile Launcher Platform-1, on top of the crawler-transporter, nears the flame trench (lower...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4934
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Aug 28, 2009

KSC-2009-4934

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Racing to space atop a tower of flame, space shuttle Discovery lights the night sky at...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3696
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Jun 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians in the control booth...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4817
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Aug 24, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After rollback of the rotating service structure, or RSS, on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6917
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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: 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. - Like a phoenix rising from the flames, space shuttle Atlantis takes flight from Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6891
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Sep 10, 2011

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

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6919
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At liftoff, flames and smoke from the engines surround the United Launch Alliance Delta II...

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NASA image: SSC_2021-03-18_Hot_Fire_B-roll_4_Views
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Mar 18, 2021

SSC_2021-03-18_Hot_Fire_B-roll_4_Views

Teams associated with NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) Program conducted a hot fire test of the first SLS core stage...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5402
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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 on twin columns...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0590
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Apr 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour rests on Launch Pad 39A after rollout from the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4895
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Aug 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Riding a tower of flames, space shuttle Discovery lights the night sky as it races toward...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3699
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Jun 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour is...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2297
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May 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view shows the Launch Pad 39B area at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida with...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3726
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Jun 16, 2009

KSC-2009-3726

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After rollback of the rotating service structure, or RSS, on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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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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