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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-2010-5195
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Oct 15, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As the sun begins to rise at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Pad Abort Test
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Nov 4, 2019

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Pad Abort Test

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner’s four launch abort engines and several orbital maneuvering and attitude control...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Pad Abort Test
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Nov 4, 2019

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Pad Abort Test

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner’s four launch abort engines and several orbital maneuvering and attitude control...

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NASA image: Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A
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Mar 11, 2014

Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, launch pad 39A looks much like it did after the...

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NASA image: Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A
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Mar 11, 2014

Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, launch pad 39A looks much like it did after the...

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NASA image: Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A
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Mar 11, 2014

Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, launch pad 39A looks much like it did after the...

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NASA image: Shuttle Close Out Crew Honored At National Air and Space Museum
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Jul 9, 2021

Shuttle Close Out Crew Honored At National Air and Space Museum

In 1983, Travis Thompson joined the United Space Alliance as the Closeout Crew Lead and served in that role for...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0822
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Apr 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During the second stage of a simulated emergency, known as Mode 4, KSC personnel...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2436
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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39-A, team members (in blue) help astronaut-suited co-workers near the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0804
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Apr 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a simulated rescue mission on Launch Pad 39A, known as Mode 2, KSC workers...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0808
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Apr 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a simulated rescue mission on Launch Pad 39A, the fire rescue team compares...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2440
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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39A, astronaut-suited workers take part in an emergency egress scenario....

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2442
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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39A, a rescue team member and astronaut-suited worker approach landing in...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0802
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Apr 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a simulated rescue mission on Launch Pad 39A, known as Mode 2, KSC personnel...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0821
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Apr 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During the second stage of a simulated emergency, known as Mode 4, KSC personnel...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2439
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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39A, astronaut-suited workers take part in an emergency egress scenario....

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NASA image: Expedition 26 Soyuz Rollout
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Dec 13, 2010

Expedition 26 Soyuz Rollout

Launch pad engineers are seen as they begin final prelaunch preparations on the Soyuz TMA-20 spacecraft after its...

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Oct 13, 2003

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October 13, 2003. Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. Expedition 8 Soyuz Commander Alexander Kaleri (left) and...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0805
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Apr 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a simulated rescue mission on Launch Pad 39A, known as Mode 2, KSC workers...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0807
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Apr 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a simulated rescue mission on Launch Pad 39A, known as Mode 2, KSC workers...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0806
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Apr 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a simulated rescue mission on Launch Pad 39A, known as Mode 2, KSC workers...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0803
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Apr 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a simulated rescue mission on Launch Pad 39A, known as Mode 2, KSC workers...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2443
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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39A, rescue team members and astronaut-suited workers exit a slidewire...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2438
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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39A, astronaut-suited workers take part in an emergency egress scenario....

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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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