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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: Happy Back to the Future Day
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Sep 23, 2015

Happy Back to the Future Day

You might see a DeLorean zipping around Greenbelt, Maryland, on Oct. 21, 2015, the day Marty McFly and Doc Brown...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2250
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Mar 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour's mobile launcher platform sits over the flame trench at Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5361
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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 ignite and...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp2147
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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flaming rockets propel Space Shuttle Atlantis off Launch Pad 39B for a rendezvous with...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2623
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May 20, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The flame trench comes into view on Launch Pad 39A as a crawler-transporter hauls Mobile...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2684
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Sep 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An aerial view of the Launch Complex at NASA's Kennedy Space Center shows space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6276
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Nov 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Viewed from above the flame trench at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4915
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Aug 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Brilliant flames spread light across Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4941
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Aug 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Riding columns of flames, space shuttle Discovery lights the night sky as it leaps from...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0234
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Mar 1, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The flaming solid rocket boosters, looking like inverted torches, help hurl Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6350
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Nov 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Like a phoenix rising from the flames, space shuttle Atlantis emerges from the exhaust cloud...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0231
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Mar 1, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - A fish-eye lens gives a different perspective to the launch of Space Shuttle Columbia...

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NASA image: Happy Back to the Future Day
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Sep 23, 2015

Happy Back to the Future Day

You might see a DeLorean zipping around Greenbelt, Maryland, on Oct. 21, 2015, the day Marty McFly and Doc Brown...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-2009-6349
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Nov 16, 2009

KSC-2009-6349

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Like a phoenix rising from the flames, space shuttle Atlantis takes flight from Launch Pad...

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NASA image: Morpheus Trailered to the SLF
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Jan 21, 2014

Morpheus Trailered to the SLF

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians and engineers monitor the progress as the Project Morpheus prototype lander is...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5354
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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: The Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 8, 2011

The Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis

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

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NASA image: Morpheus Trailered to the SLF
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Jan 21, 2014

Morpheus Trailered to the SLF

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Project Morpheus prototype lander is being lifted by crane for positioning on a launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3213
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Jun 1, 2010

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston - STS133-S-001 ---- The STS-133 mission patch is based upon sketches from the late...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0665
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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 is...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6903
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Flames and smoke from the engines surround the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6912
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Backdropped by a beautiful blue sky, flames and smoke from the engines surround the United...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 14, 1975

Around Marshall

At its founding, the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) inherited the Army’s Jupiter and Redstone test stands, but...

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NASA image: Morpheus Trailered to the SLF
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Jan 21, 2014

Morpheus Trailered to the SLF

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians monitor the progress as a crane lowers the Project Morpheus prototype for...

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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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