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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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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director and former space shuttle astronaut Bob Cabana gives a...

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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Photographers and spectators watch from across the turn basin as Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

Crowds of spectators watch from Jetty Park in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on July 2, 2019, as a Northrop Grumman...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1653
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- From the Banana River Creek VIP viewing area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1655
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- From the Banana River Creek VIP viewing area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

Crowds of spectators watch from Jetty Park in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on July 2, 2019, as a Northrop Grumman...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0127
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a perfect launch, spectators try to catch a last glimpse of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

Crowds of spectators watch from Jetty Park in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on July 2, 2019, as a Northrop Grumman...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4149
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Spectators at the NASA Kennedy Space Center's Banana River viewing site lean for better views...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4122
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May 31, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Thousands of spectators came out to watch space shuttle Atlantis' historic final journey...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2887
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Oct 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-120 Commander...

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NASA image: STS-120 crew heads to Astrovan
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Oct 23, 2007

STS-120 crew heads to Astrovan

STS120-S-007 (23 Oct. 2007) --- After suiting up, the STS-120 crewmembers take a moment to wave to spectators prior...

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NASA image: ksc-98pc-1587
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Oct 29, 1998

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These stands are filled with spectators watching and photographing the launch of STS-95. The viewing sites and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4114
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May 31, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Thousands of spectators came out to watch space shuttle Atlantis' historic final journey...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3377
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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired Gemini and Apollo astronaut Dick Gordon waves to spectators from a vintage Chevrolet...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3687
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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crew members for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission pause by the Astrovan to wave to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4138
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May 31, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Thousands of spectators gather to watch space shuttle Atlantis' historic final journey from...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Landing
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Landing

Spectators in Times Square watch the video board of the Nasdaq MarketSite showing the live NASA TV broadcast as NASA...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

Crowds of spectators watch from Jetty Park in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on July 2, 2019, as a Northrop Grumman...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3385
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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director and former space shuttle astronaut Bob Cabana waves to...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2888
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Oct 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-120 crew members...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

Crowds of spectators watch from Jetty Park in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on July 2, 2019, as a Northrop Grumman...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3378
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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired Apollo astronaut Walt Cunningham greets spectators from a vintage Chevrolet Corvette...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0648
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May 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a burst of light, Space Shuttle Atlantis hurtles into the pre-dawn sky on 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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