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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-01pp1790
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Billows of smoke and steam are blown away from Launch Pad 39B as Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Audience and News Media at the Memorial service at JSC for Crew of STS 51-L
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Feb 3, 1986

Audience and News Media at the Memorial service at JSC for Crew of STS 51-L

S86-26428 (31 Jan. 1986) --- Dozens of cameras and thousands of eyes focus on President Ronald Reagan (out of frame...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc492
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Apr 17, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-90 Pilot Scott Altman is assisted during suit-up activities by Lockheed Suit...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0220
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Looking as if it is breaking out of a cocoon, space shuttle Atlantis races into the...

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NASA image: Preparing NASA InSight for Space Simulation Testing
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Aug 18, 2015

Preparing NASA InSight for Space Simulation Testing

In this photo, a spacecraft specialist prepares NASA's InSight spacecraft for thermal vacuum testing in the flight...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 Suit-Up and Walkout
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Aug 1, 2025

NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 Suit-Up and Walkout

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 members play the traditional card game with NASA astronaut chief Joe Acaba, inside the Neil A....

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NASA image: KSC-08pp-0291
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Clouds of smoke and steam nearly obliterate the view of space shuttle Atlantis as it...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1572
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Jul 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery remains on the pad the day after the Shuttle’s launch on Return...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5755
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Dec 2, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An engineer uses a backscatter device to examine space shuttle Discovery's external fuel...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2111
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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With a fiery liftoff, Space Shuttle Atlantis roars off the launch pad for a rendezvous...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4821
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Aug 24, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Shortly after 8 p.m. EDT, black clouds from the west roll past the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2115
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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A phalanx of photographers line the roof of the Vehicle Assembly Building as Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1568
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Jul 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Storm clouds roll across the sky above and beyond Space Shuttle Discovery on Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0928
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Jul 21, 1999

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Seated in the Banana Creek viewing site, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton appears attentive to the conversation of...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0168
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Feb 7, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard P.J. Thiele of Germany arrives at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft eager to prepare...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3589
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kicking up a trail of smoke and steam, space shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39A...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0204
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, NASA management...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4148
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour soars into the sky on the STS-127 mission from NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0177
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Feb 6, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the orbiter access arm, which...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0236
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the closeout crew...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0178
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Feb 6, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the orbiter access arm, which...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3658
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Dec 29, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, a team of external tank specialists from Lockheed Martin and the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1577
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Jul 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the engineering team are meeting in the Launch Control Center to review data...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3586
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The American flag sways in the breeze as space shuttle Endeavour launches on the STS-134...

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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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