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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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Jun 29, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, work is under way to close...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4692
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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The STS-135 crew pause for a photo at the conclusion of their M113 armored personnel carrier...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0754
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Jun 24, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-93 crew pauses at the launch pad for a photograph before heading for Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4294
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Jun 3, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, cargo is...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4826
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Jun 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Closeout Crew members Randy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4602
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Jun 20, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis' cargo, the Raffaello...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4478
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Jun 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After sunset, lights glow on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4408
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Jun 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0746
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Jun 23, 1999

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At the 195-foot level of Launch Pad 39B, STS-93 Mission Specialist Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) takes in the view....

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2389
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Apr 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery, mounted to a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, takes off from the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0761
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Jun 24, 1999

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During an emergency egress exercise at the launch pad, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby (left) and Commander Eileen M. Collins...

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Jul 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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Oct 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3227
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Jul 21, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA officials and Apollo astronauts tour the...

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NASA image: Dr. Eugene Parker Speaks to Media
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Aug 9, 2018

Dr. Eugene Parker Speaks to Media

In the Kennedy Space Center's Operations and Support Building II, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, members of the news and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4474
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Jun 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A hazy sun sets over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4597
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Jun 20, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians in the payload changeout room have...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4818
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Jun 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-135 Mission Specialist Rex Walheim stands on the walkway to the White Room which...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3187
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Jul 21, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA officials showcase the modifications underway...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4467
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Jun 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The sun rises above the horizon casting a shimmering glow on space shuttle Atlantis standing...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4728
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Jun 22, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis' STS-135...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3896
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May 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2412
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Apr 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft transporting space shuttle Discovery flies over the Vertical...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2429
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Apr 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery, mounted to a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, takes off from the Shuttle...

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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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