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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-2009-5800
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Oct 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Ares I-X rocket, secured to...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc408
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Mar 11, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Swordtail fish (Xiphophorus helleri), like those that are part of the Neurolab payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5536
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Oct 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The 327-foot-tall Ares I-X rocket clears the door of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5721
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Oct 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As the sun falls behind Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5541
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Oct 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5542
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Oct 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Poised inside Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Ares...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5789
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Oct 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the 327-foot-tall Ares I-X rocket awaits liftoff...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc409
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Mar 11, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A water snail (Biomphalaria glabrata), like those that are part of the Neurolab...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5794
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Oct 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Waves lap the shore of the Atlantic Ocean near Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5543
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Oct 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With the work platforms retracted, the Ares I-X stands tall inside the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5447
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Oct 14, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, modifications to Launch Pad 39B are complete, and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5785
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Oct 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the 327-foot-tall Ares I-X rocket awaits liftoff...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5797
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Oct 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the 327-foot-tall Ares I-X rocket awaits liftoff...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5722
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Oct 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At sunset at Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc413
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Mar 11, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Ingo Ronny Wortmann (left) and Dr. Dirk Voeste, scientists with Ruhr-University of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5786
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Oct 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the 327-foot-tall Ares I-X rocket awaits liftoff...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc411
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Mar 11, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Swordtail fish (Xiphophorus helleri), like those that are part of the Neurolab payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5546
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Oct 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The towering 327-foot-tall Ares I-X rocket rides aboard a crawler-transporter as it exits the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5782
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Oct 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the 327-foot-tall Ares I-X rocket is the first...

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NASA image: M2-F2 on ramp
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Feb 24, 1966

M2-F2 on ramp

The M2-F2 Lifting Body is seen here on the ramp at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center. The success of Dryden's...

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NASA image: M2-F2 cockpit instrument panels
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Mar 27, 1966

M2-F2 cockpit instrument panels

This photo shows the left side cockpit instrumentation panel of the M2-F2 Lifting Body. The success of Dryden's...

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NASA image: M2-F2 cockpit instrument panels
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Mar 27, 1966

M2-F2 cockpit instrument panels

This photo shows the right side cockpit instrumentation panel of the M2-F2 Lifting Body. The success of Dryden's...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0301
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Mar 17, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a simulated rescue mission in the woods near the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5917
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Oct 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Daybreak at Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida reveals the rotating...

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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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