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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: STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B
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Nov 19, 1996

STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B

STS080-S-005 (19 Nov. 1996) --- The space shuttle Columbia lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Launch...

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NASA image: STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B
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Nov 19, 1996

STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B

STS080-S-003 (19 Nov. 1996) --- The space shuttle Columbia lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Launch...

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NASA image: STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B
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Nov 19, 1996

STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B

STS080-S-006 (19 Nov. 1996) --- The space shuttle Columbia lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Launch...

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NASA image: STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B
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Nov 19, 1996

STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B

STS080-S-004 (19 Nov. 1996) --- The space shuttle Columbia lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Launch...

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NASA image: Star Map of the Milky Way's Outer Halo
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Apr 21, 2021

Star Map of the Milky Way's Outer Halo

Images of the Milky Way and the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) are overlaid on a map of the surrounding area, our...

JPL
NASA image: GPM Provides a Closer Look at the Louisiana Floods
Video
Sep 27, 2016

GPM Provides a Closer Look at the Louisiana Floods

Twice on August 12, 2016 GPM flew over a massive rainstorm that flooded large portions of Louisiana. The flooding...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission
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Dec 3, 1996

Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission

STS080-742-070 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- A view of the Tongue of the Ocean in the Bahama Islands east of Florida....

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Oct 20, 2003

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-17770 (20 October 2003) --- Boston, Massachusetts was featured in this image taken by one of the Expedition...

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NASA image: STS-41G earth observations
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Oct 8, 1984

STS-41G earth observations

41G-38-060 (5-13 Oct 1984) --- A large ship wake in the central Mediterranean Sea is highlighted by sunglint in this...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1290
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Jan 30, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket rushes past the lightning masts on Space Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1305
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Jan 30, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket races above the lightning masts on Space Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1160
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Oct 9, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Columbia completes the short journey from Orbiter Processing Facility Bay...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission
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May 19, 1996

Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission

STS077-713-010 (19-29 May 1996) --- Like a number of Shuttle flight crews that preceded them, the members of the...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1158
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Oct 9, 1996

KSC-96pc1158

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Columbia completes the short journey from Orbiter Processing Facility Bay...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Nick Hague Talks with KFI-AM, Los Angeles – Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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Oct 23, 2024

NASA Astronaut Nick Hague Talks with KFI-AM, Los Angeles – Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Nick Hague of NASA discussed life and work...

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NASA image: Hurricane Luis, Caribbean
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Sep 9, 1995

Hurricane Luis, Caribbean

STS069-731-031 (9 September 1995) --- Hurricane Luis is captured on film in its latter days in the Caribbean in this...

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NASA image: Stars and Cosmic Rays Observed from Mars
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Mar 12, 2004

Stars and Cosmic Rays Observed from Mars

In this five-minute exposure taken from the surface of Mars by NASA Spirit rover, stars appear as streaks due to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2199
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Apr 18, 2014

KSC-2014-2199

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-2014-1943
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Apr 2, 2014

KSC-2014-1943

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A morning hailstorm at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California leaves in its...

KSC
NASA image: STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B
Image
Nov 19, 1996

STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B

STS080-S-007 (19 Nov. 1996) --- One of the nearest remote camera stations to Launch Pad B captured this profile...

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NASA image: STS-9 crewmembers work in the Spacelab 1 module
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Nov 28, 1983

STS-9 crewmembers work in the Spacelab 1 module

STS009-03-093 (28 Nov-8 Dec 1983) --- A mission specialist and two payload specialists busy themselves in the...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1159
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Oct 9, 1996

KSC-96pc1159

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Columbia completes the short journey from Orbiter Processing Facility Bay...

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

KSC-2014-2193

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-08pd0207
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Leaving a wavy contrail in its wake, the launch of space shuttle Atlantis is viewed...

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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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