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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-2011-4900
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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, space shuttle Atlantis' payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5957
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Oct 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA’s Constellation Program's 327-foot-tall Ares I-X test rocket takes off from Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4652
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Jun 20, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Commander...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4718
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Jun 22, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The STS-135 crew members stand for a photograph after a question-and-answer session with...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4486
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Jun 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The container that carries the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module (MPLM), secured on...

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NASA image: Huaraz, Peru
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Apr 2, 2003

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A chunk of glacier was threatening to fall into an Andean lake and cause major flooding in a Peruvian city of...

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Jun 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Battalion Chief David Seymour and space shuttle Atlantis' STS-135 crew members enjoy a light...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2903
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Administrator Charles Bolden takes questions from the media at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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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-2011-4615
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Jun 20, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-135 Pilot...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4853
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Jun 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- During the bench review of systems and hardware in the Space Station Processing Facility at...

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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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Dec 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Commander Mark Polansky gets ready to take off in the shuttle training...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2428
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Apr 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA C-9 “Pathfinder” DC-9 takes off from the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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Jun 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A canister, carrying the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module (MPLM) for space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2467
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Apr 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft transporting space shuttle Discovery to its new home takes off...

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Sep 15, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – An H60-S helicopter takes off from the deck of the USS Anchorage during the first day of Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2388
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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-2011-4453
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Jun 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A canister, carrying the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module (MPLM) for space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4490
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Jun 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A canister, carrying the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module (MPLM) for space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4344
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Jun 10, 2011

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

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4485
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Jun 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The container that carries the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module (MPLM), secured on...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4812
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Jun 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The doors to the White Room which provides entry to space shuttle Atlantis' crew compartment...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4645
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Jun 20, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, suit...

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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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