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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The clouds of steam and smoke generated from the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis seem...

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May 2, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Getting ready for the STS-124 mission, space shuttle Discovery, atop a mobile launch...

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Sep 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The clouds of steam and smoke generated from the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis seem...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Mission Specialist Robert Curbeam thanks the closeout crew for their help in...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mach diamonds appear beneath Space Shuttle Discovery's main engines as the vehicle...

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Apr 29, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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Dec 16, 1999

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STS-103 Mission Specialist John M. Grunsfeld and his wife, Carol, pose for a photograph at Launch Pad 39B during a...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The palm tree at right is silhouetted by the blazing columns propelling Space Shuttle...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sparks appear just prior to Space Shuttle Discovery's main engines firing...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed through the leaves of a tree in the foreground, the fiery liftoff of Space...

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Dec 16, 1999

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STS-103 Mission Specialist Jean-François Clervoy of France poses for a photograph at Launch Pad 39B during a meeting...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At liftoff from Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery spreads a blaze of light as it...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the morning of the second launch attempt, Space Shuttle Discovery is ready on...

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Dec 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Clouds still dominate the sky over Launch Pad 39B the day after launch of Space...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the morning of the second launch attempt, Space Shuttle Discovery is ready on...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-134
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Apr 29, 2011

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The space shuttle Endeavour is seen on launch pad 39a after the rollback of the Rotating Service Structure (RSS),...

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Apr 29, 2011

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The space shuttle Endeavour is seen on launch pad 39a after the rollback of the Rotating Service Structure (RSS),...

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Sep 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis’s solid rocket boosters trail brilliant flames that light up...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-134
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Apr 29, 2011

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The space shuttle Endeavour is seen reflected in a puddle of water on launch pad 39a after the rollback of the...

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NASA image: Media photographers on VAB roof for Launch STS-120
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Oct 23, 2007

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From the roof of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, media photographers capture the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-134
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Apr 29, 2011

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The space shuttle Endeavour is seen on launch pad 39a after the rollback of the Rotating Service Structure (RSS),...

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Sep 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The waters near Launch Pad 39B reflect the brilliant red-orange flames from the solid...

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Sep 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery begins moving through the doors of the Vehicle Assembly...

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Sep 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The waters near Launch Pad 39B reflect the brilliant red-orange flames from the solid...

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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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