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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: KSC00pp1806
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Nov 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Clouds of smoke and steam roll across Launch Pad 39B and the nearby marshes as Space...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1811
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Nov 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Bursting forth from the clouds of smoke and steam below, Space Shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1809
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Nov 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Twin columns of flame spew from the solid rocket boosters lifting Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1813
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Nov 30, 2000

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Bursting forth from the clouds of smoke and steam below, Space Shuttle Endeavour hurtles into the night sky after a...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1806
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Nov 30, 2000

KSC-00pp1806

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Clouds of smoke and steam roll across Launch Pad 39B and the nearby marshes as Space...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1811
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Nov 30, 2000

KSC00pp1811

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Bursting forth from the clouds of smoke and steam below, Space Shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1809
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Nov 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Twin columns of flame spew from the solid rocket boosters lifting Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Stars in Orion as Seen from Mars
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Mar 11, 2004

Stars in Orion as Seen from Mars

Stars in the upper portion of the constellation Orion the Hunter, including the bright shoulder star Betelgeuse and...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1813
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Nov 30, 2000

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Bursting forth from the clouds of smoke and steam below, Space Shuttle Endeavour hurtles into the night sky after a...

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NASA image: Ancient Comet Spotted Over Southeast Louisiana Near NASA Michoud
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Oct 13, 2024

Ancient Comet Spotted Over Southeast Louisiana Near NASA Michoud

The Oort Cloud comet, called C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, passes over Southeast Louisiana near New Orleans, home of...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00009
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Feb 6, 2009

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The United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket lofts NASA's NOAA-N Prime satellite into the night sky. NOAA-N Prime is...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0729
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Clouds of smoke and steam seem to envelop space shuttle Atlantis as it leaps into the...

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NASA image: A blue-green airglow blankets the bright city lights of the eastern United States
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Oct 25, 2025

A blue-green airglow blankets the bright city lights of the eastern United States

iss073e0982450 (Oct. 25, 2025) --- A blue-green airglow blankets the bright city lights of the eastern United...

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NASA image: Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B
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Feb 2, 2026

Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B

The sun sets behind NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft as they stand fully assembled atop...

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NASA image: What's Up: February 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jan 27, 2026

What's Up: February 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in February 2026? NASA's Artemis II mission has its first opportunity to launch...

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Feb 21, 2021

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iss064e035812 (Feb. 21, 2021) --- Russia's ISS Progress 77 cargo craft is pictured attached to the Pirs docking...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0714
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --Trailing columns of fire, space shuttle Endeavour hurtles into the night sky, on the...

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NASA image: Clouds stretch into a soft blur and a bright airglow blankets Earth’s horizon
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Sep 29, 2025

Clouds stretch into a soft blur and a bright airglow blankets Earth’s horizon

iss073e0818308 (Sept. 29, 2025) --- This long-exposure photograph from the International Space Station was taken 263...

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NASA image: sts103-s-005
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Dec 19, 1999

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STS103-S-005 (19 December 1999) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery rises into the clear night sky to begin the 96th...

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NASA image: Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B
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Feb 2, 2026

Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B

The sun sets on NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft as they stand fully assembled atop the...

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NASA image: Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B
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Feb 2, 2026

Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B

The sun sets on NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft as they stand fully assembled atop the...

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NASA image: Airglow on the horizon against the starry sky view taken by the Expedition 29 crew
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Sep 17, 2011

Airglow on the horizon against the starry sky view taken by the Expedition 29 crew

ISS029-E-005853 (17 Sept. 2011) --- This is one of a series of night time images photographed by one of the...

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NASA image: Serene image of the Moon glinting off the Southern Pacific Ocean
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Oct 25, 2025

Serene image of the Moon glinting off the Southern Pacific Ocean

iss073e0982346 (Oct. 25, 2025) --- This serene image of the Moon (upper right) glinting off the Southern Pacific...

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NASA image: NASA's CLPS Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1 Launch
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Jan 15, 2025

NASA's CLPS Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1 Launch

Creating a golden streak in the night sky, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission...

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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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