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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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Oct 25, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Delta II launch vehicle carrying the STEREO spacecraft hurtles through the smoke...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5699
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down for the final...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp2156
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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Twin columns of fire from the solid rocket boosters hurl Space Shuttle Atlantis off...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5420
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Smoke and steam billow outward as space shuttle Atlantis lifts off on twin columns of flame...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1753
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The silvery surface of this pond near NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39B...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2127
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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Tree limbs frame the brilliant launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis as it flees the smoke...

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NASA image: The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-231 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4422
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Aug 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the crawler-transporter delivers space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6898
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Flames and smoke from the engines surround the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket at...

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NASA image: The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 21, 2011

The Final Landing of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-238 (21 July 2011) --- Ribbons of steam and smoke trail space shuttle Atlantis as it touches down on the...

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NASA image: Hubble Views a Cosmic Skyrocket
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Views a Cosmic Skyrocket

NASA image release July 3, 2012 Caption: Resembling a Fourth of July skyrocket, Herbig-Haro 110 is a geyser of hot...

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NASA image: Mile Marker 28 Fire
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Dec 8, 2017

Mile Marker 28 Fire

Eight major wildfires burned through forests and grasslands in the Pacific Northwest in late-July 2013, threatening...

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NASA image: Oregon Wildfire Captured in NASA Satellite Image
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Aug 24, 2017

Oregon Wildfire Captured in NASA Satellite Image

In early August 2017, the Cinder Butte fire burned 9 miles (15 kilometers) outside of the town of Riley, Oregon, and...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Ensure Astronaut, Ground Crew Safety Before Orion Lau
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May 10, 2022

NASA Tests Ensure Astronaut, Ground Crew Safety Before Orion Lau

NASA is performing a series of tests to evaluate how astronauts and ground crew involved in final preparations...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0095
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Viewed from the top of the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, NASA’s...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 29 crew
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Sep 17, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 29 crew

ISS029-E-008032 (17 Sept. 2011) --- Fires along the Rio Xingu, Brazil are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0096
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft roars into the cloud-scattered sky trailing fire and...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Ensure Astronaut, Ground Crew Safety Before Orion Lau
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May 10, 2022

NASA Tests Ensure Astronaut, Ground Crew Safety Before Orion Lau

NASA is performing a series of tests to evaluate how astronauts and ground crew involved in final preparations...

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NASA image: Earth observations during STS-89 mission
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Jan 31, 1998

Earth observations during STS-89 mission

STS089-706-068 (22-31 Jan. 1998) --- This nadir view of the southern Cape District of South Africa was photographed...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0091
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Jan 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — Viewed from the NASA News Center, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft roars into the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1819
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Feb 21, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Touchdown is evidenced by the streams of smoke trailing space shuttle Endeavour as its main...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Ensure Astronaut, Ground Crew Safety Before Orion Lau
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May 10, 2022

NASA Tests Ensure Astronaut, Ground Crew Safety Before Orion Lau

NASA is performing a series of tests to evaluate how astronauts and ground crew involved in final preparations...

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NASA image: ASTER Images Mt. Usu Volcano
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Apr 26, 2000

ASTER Images Mt. Usu Volcano

On April 3, the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) on NASA's Terra Satellite...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six
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Feb 16, 2003

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-28546 (16 February 2003) --- Popocatepetl and Iztaccíhuatl Volcanoes in Mexico are featured in this...

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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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