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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-2011-5623
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it nears touch down on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6905
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Sep 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6905

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Plumes of smoke surround of the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket carrying NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5622
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5622

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it nears touch down on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5837
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Trailing ribbons of steam and smoke, space shuttle Atlantis touches down for the final time...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6604
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Nov 27, 2009

KSC-2009-6604

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Streams of smoke trail from the main landing gear tires as space shuttle Atlantis touches...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5424
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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: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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Aug 14, 2005

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-11806 (14 August 2005) --- Mount McKinley, Alaska is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: The Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 8, 2011

The Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-146 (8 July 2011) --- Smoke and steam billow outward as space shuttle Atlantis' main engines are ignited...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4234
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Jun 1, 2011

KSC-2011-4234

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Streams of smoke trail from the main landing gear tires as space shuttle Endeavour touches...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4288
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Dec 6, 2013

KSC-2013-4288

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, smoke fills the air as the Project Morpheus...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5963
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Oct 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Smoke engulfs Launch Pad 39B as the Ares I-X test rocket as it takes off from NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp2155
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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis hurtles toward space, propelled by twin columns of fire from the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp2151
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Sep 9, 2006

KSC-06pp2151

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A fish-eye view curves the fixed service structure toward Space Shuttle Atlantis as it...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6609
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Nov 27, 2009

KSC-2009-6609

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Touchdown is apparent by the streams of smoke trailing space shuttle Atlantis as its main...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5418
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Smoke and steam billow outward as space shuttle Atlantis' main engines are ignited for...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6922
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Sep 10, 2011

KSC-2011-6922

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At liftoff, plumes of smoke surround the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket...

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NASA image: SL3-34-336
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Jul 1, 1973

SL3-34-336

SL3-34-336 (July-September 1973) --- A vertical view of a portion of northern California near the Pacific coast as...

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NASA image: STS117-S-012
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Jun 8, 2007

STS117-S-012

STS117-S-012 (8 June 2007) --- The drifting smoke plumes from the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis (out of frame)...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2090
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Mar 9, 2011

KSC-2011-2090

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Streams of smoke trail from the main landing gear tires as space shuttle Discovery touches...

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NASA image: View of Island of Kyushu, Japan from Skylab
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Jan 7, 1974

View of Island of Kyushu, Japan from Skylab

SL4-139-3942 (7 Jan. 1974) --- This oblique view of the Island of Kyushu, Japan, was taken from the Earth-orbiting...

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NASA image: sts111-s-005
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Jun 5, 2002

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STS111-S-005 (5 June 2002) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off, creating billows of smoke and steam on its way...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5384
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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-2011-6914
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rising from fire and smoke under a blue sky, NASA’s twin Gravity Recovery and Interior...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0677
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May 29, 2000

KSC-00pp0677

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Smoke swirls up from Runway 15 as Space Shuttle Atlantis’ wheels touch down,...

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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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