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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 5, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- An early morning shot of the Space Shuttle Discovery on the Mobile Launcher Platform...

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Jan 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Columbia, atop its Mobile Launcher Platform, sits on Launch Pad 39A...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1708
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Aug 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Silhouetted against the rising sun, Space Shuttle Atlantis rolls toward Launch Pad 39B....

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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Smoke and steam billow across Launch Pad 39A as Space Shuttle Atlantis, trailing...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1143
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Jan 14, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery, atop the mobile launcher platform and crawler-transporter, climbs...

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NASA image: STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis Rollout to Pad 39A
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Feb 15, 2007

STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis Rollout to Pad 39A

Atop the massive mobile launcher platform and crawler-transporter, Space Shuttle Atlantis begins rolling through the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1709
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Aug 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Finally in the bright light of day, Space Shuttle Atlantis nears the hard stand on...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1112
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Jan 14, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The massive crawler-transporter begins moving its cargo of space shuttle Discovery and...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1715
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Aug 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After its overnight rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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Aug 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the early morning light, photographers maneuver for the best position to capture...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0402
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Feb 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis, atop the mobile launcher platform and crawler-transporter, has...

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Jul 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, STS-120 crew members inspect the main bus...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1146
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Jan 14, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery, atop the mobile launcher platform, reaches the top of Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-07pp1460
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis is captured as it lifts off Launch Pad 39A for a rocket ride...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1661
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Jul 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After being raised to a vertical position, Atlantis hangs suspended several feet above...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This closeup view shows the water flooding the mobile launcher platform below Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1141
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Jan 14, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery, atop the mobile launcher platform, wends its way past a...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1561
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off Launch Pad 39A against a backdrop of xenon lights...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1561
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off Launch Pad 39A against a backdrop of xenon lights...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1396
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Jun 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Following rollback of the rotating service structure, or RSS, on Launch Pad 39A, Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1658
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Jul 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, Atlantis seems to float above...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1717
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Aug 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After its overnight rollout on the crawler-transporter from the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0385
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Feb 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atop the massive mobile launcher platform and crawler-transporter, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1113
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Jan 14, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A bright moon bears witness to space shuttle Discovery's rollout from the Vehicle Assembly...

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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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