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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-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC pad 39B
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Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC pad 39B

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from mobile launcher platform at Kennedy Space Center (KSC)...

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NASA image: STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, liftoff from KSC
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Sep 12, 1992

STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, liftoff from KSC

STS047-S-039 (12 Sept 1992) --- A 35mm camera was used to record this low-angle view of the STS-47 launch. With a...

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NASA image: STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rises into sky after KSC liftoff
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Dec 2, 1992

STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rises into sky after KSC liftoff

STS053-S-058 (2 Dec. 1992) --- The space shuttle Discovery, with a crew of five astronauts onboard, launches from...

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NASA image: STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC 39 pad
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Sep 12, 1992

STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC 39 pad

STS047-S-021 (12 Sept 1992) --- With a crew of six NASA astronauts and a Japanese payload specialist onboard, the...

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NASA image: STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A
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Dec 2, 1992

STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A

STS053-S-054 (2 Dec 1992) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery, with a crew of five astronauts onboard, launches from...

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NASA image: STS-49 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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May 7, 1992

STS-49 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS049-S-251 (7 May 1992) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour soars toward Earth orbit where a crew of seven NASA...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Apr 24, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS031-S-073 (24 April 1990) --? A vertical view of the launch of the STS-31 mission. Onboard Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-54 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Jan 13, 1993

STS-54 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS054-S-060 (13 Jan 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour soars off the launch pad and heads toward Earth orbit...

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NASA image: STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC 39 pad
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Sep 12, 1992

STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC 39 pad

STS047-S-019 (12 Sept 1992) --- With a crew of six NASA astronauts and a Japanese payload specialist onboard, the...

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NASA image: STS-57 Endeavour, OV-105, framed by Florida vegetation, lifts off from KSC LC
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Jun 21, 1993

STS-57 Endeavour, OV-105, framed by Florida vegetation, lifts off from KSC LC

STS057-S-055 (21 June 1993) --- Framed by a variety of flora types, the Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off Launch Pad...

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NASA image: STS-45 Atlantis, OV-104, begins its roll maneuver after liftoff from KSC
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Mar 24, 1992

STS-45 Atlantis, OV-104, begins its roll maneuver after liftoff from KSC

STS045-S-053 (24 March 1992) --- A low-angle view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis as it soars off the launch pad and...

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NASA image: STS-50 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A
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Jun 25, 1992

STS-50 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A

STS050-S-038 (25 June 1992) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia, NASA's first Extended Duration Orbiter (EDO), lifts off...

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NASA image: STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC 39 pad
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Sep 12, 1992

STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC 39 pad

STS047-S-040 (12 Sept 1992) --- A 35mm camera was used to record this distant, low-angle view of the STS-47 launch....

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NASA image: STS-54 Endeavour, OV-105, soars into the morning sky after KSC liftoff
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Jan 13, 1993

STS-54 Endeavour, OV-105, soars into the morning sky after KSC liftoff

STS054-S-062 (13 Jan 1993) --- A low-angle view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it soars off the launch pad and...

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NASA image: STS-54 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Jan 13, 1993

STS-54 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS054-S-057 (13 Jan 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour soars off the launch pad and heads toward Earth orbit...

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NASA image: STS-52 Columbia, OV-102, soars into the sky after liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Oct 22, 1992

STS-52 Columbia, OV-102, soars into the sky after liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS052-S-053 (22 Oct. 1992) --- This low-angle 35mm image shows the space shuttle Columbia on its way toward a...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1714
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Feb 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud forms under space shuttle Endeavour as it begins its climb to orbit from...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6381
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Nov 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud forms at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1550
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA aerospace engineer Brian Barnett puts on his gloves during suitup before a test...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5345
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An exhaust cloud forms as the engines ignite beneath space shuttle Atlantis on Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1673
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Feb 8, 2010

KSC-2010-1673

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud forms at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as space...

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NASA image: Specially-Equipped Martin XB-25E Icing Research Aircraft
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Aug 23, 1947

Specially-Equipped Martin XB-25E Icing Research Aircraft

In 1946 the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory became the NACA’s official icing research center. In addition to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6359
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Nov 16, 2009

KSC-2009-6359

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis races to orbit from Launch Pad 39A above the exhaust cloud billowing...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-129 Mission
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Nov 16, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-129 Mission

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud begins to form around space shuttle Atlantis as it springs into action from...

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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.
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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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