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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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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Even from a distance the blue cones can be seen beneath space shuttle Endeavour's main...

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NASA image: Lucy Liftoff
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance V 401 rocket, with NASA’s Lucy spacecraft atop, powers off the pad at Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0719
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Mar 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-123 Rick Linnehan (front) is...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0715
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --Racing into the night sky atop columns of fire, space shuttle Endeavour on mission...

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NASA image: Kennedy Countdown for Oct. 18, 2021
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Oct 18, 2021

Kennedy Countdown for Oct. 18, 2021

NASA's Lucy spacecraft lifted off aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force...

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NASA image: NASA's Juno Mission Explores the Magnetic Connection Between Jupiter and Ganymede
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Dec 14, 2022

NASA's Juno Mission Explores the Magnetic Connection Between Jupiter and Ganymede

This animation illustrates how the magnetic field surrounding Jupiter's moon Ganymede (represented by the blue...

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NASA image: Lucy Liftoff
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance V 401 rocket, with NASA’s Lucy spacecraft atop, powers off the pad at Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: STS-96 crew plays cards in the Node 1/Unity module
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Apr 20, 2017

STS-96 crew plays cards in the Node 1/Unity module

S96-E-5173 (2 June 1999) --- A pre-set electronic still camera (ESC) recorded this image of the STS-96 crewmembers...

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NASA image: KSC-08pp0744
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The water near Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center captures the light from...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0718
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Mar 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-123 Rick Linnehan (left) and...

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NASA image: KSC-08pp0746
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Endeavour's launch on the STS-123 mission lights up the night sky over...

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NASA image: KSC-08pp0752
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Darkness envelops space shuttle Endeavour as it races into the night sky on mission...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0728
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Blazing towers of flame propel space shuttle Endeavour into the dark sky past the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0685
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Mar 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-123 Mission Specialist Mike Foreman dons his launch and entry suit before heading...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0686
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Mar 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-123 Mission Specialist Robert L. Behnken dons his launch and entry suit before...

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NASA image: Lucy Liftoff
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance V 401 rocket, with NASA’s Lucy spacecraft atop, powers off the pad at Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: Mission control activity during STS-61 EVA
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Dec 7, 1993

Mission control activity during STS-61 EVA

STS61-S-101 (8 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut Gregory J. Harbaugh, spacecraft communicator (CAPCOM), observes as two...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0724
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Towers of flame propel space shuttle Endeavour into the dark sky past the lightning...

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NASA image: KSC-96PC996
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Aug 20, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis, with its new external tank/solid rocket booster stack, rolls out to Pad 39A...

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NASA image: Lucy Liftof
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Liftof

A United Launch Alliance V 401 rocket, with NASA’s Lucy spacecraft atop, powers off the pad at Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0384
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Apr 2, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As he undergoes a final check on his launch and entry suit, STS-110 Mission Specialist...

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NASA image: KSC-08pp0734
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Endeavour races into the night sky past the lightning mast and trailing...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0713
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Endeavour hurtles above the clouds of smoke and steam billowing across...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0730
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Light-filled clouds of smoke and steam roll across Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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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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