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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-2011-5842
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Vapor trails follow space shuttle Atlantis as it approaches Runway 15 on the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2590
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud billows around Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5846
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Vapor trails follow space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on Runway 15 on the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2147
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Mar 4, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The base of the United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket carrying NASA's GOES-P meteorological...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2143
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Mar 4, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An exhaust cloud builds at Launch Complex 37 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2193
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Apr 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5847
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Vapor trails follow space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on Runway 15 on the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2204
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Apr 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud grows around the Falcon 9 rocket at Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2155
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Apr 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud builds around the Falcon 9 rocket on Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2559
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud billows around Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2196
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Apr 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Muddy water standing on the pad surface contributes to the formation of a dark exhaust cloud...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4039
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Sep 21, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An exhaust cloud builds at Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1544
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., workers prepare the WB-57F aircraft...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1559
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., the WB-57F aircraft takes off on a test...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1975
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Mar 6, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, United Launch Alliance's...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2154
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Apr 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud forms around the Falcon 9 rocket on Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7585
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Oct 28, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Space Launch Complex-2 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, an...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1552
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA pilot Rick Hull climbs into the cockpit before a test flight of the WB-57F...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2167
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Apr 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud builds around the Falcon 9 rocket on Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5845
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Vapor trails follow space shuttle Atlantis as it approaches Runway 15 on the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc04
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Jan 3, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Amid clouds of exhaust and into a gray-clouded sky , a Boeing Delta II expendable...

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NASA image: STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Oct 22, 1992

STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS052-S-051 (22 Oct 1992) --- This distant 70mm image shows the Space Shuttle Columbia clearing the tower at Launch...

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NASA image: STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39A
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Jul 8, 1994

STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39A

STS065-S-048 (8 July 1994) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia, with six NASA astronauts and a Japanese payload...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Apr 24, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS031-S-064 (24 April 1990) --- A horizontal view of the launch of the STS-31 mission. Onboard Space Shuttle...

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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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