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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 29, 1998

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As if sprung from the rolling exhaust clouds below, Space Shuttle Discovery shoots into the heavens over the blue...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6361
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Nov 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Like a phoenix rising from the flames, space shuttle Atlantis emerges from the exhaust cloud...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1449
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Oct 29, 1998

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Thousands of gallons of water released as part of the sound suppression system at the launch pad create clouds of...

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NASA image: KSC-98pa012
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Oct 29, 1998

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Trailing a twisting white column of exhaust clouds behind, Space Shuttle Discovery shoots into the heavens on...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1687
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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-2011-4190
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Jun 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Vapor trails follow space shuttle Endeavour as it approaches Runway 15 on the Shuttle...

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NASA image: 2021-03-18 Green Run 2 Resource Reel
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Mar 18, 2021

2021-03-18 Green Run 2 Resource Reel

Teams associated with NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) Program conducted a hot fire test of the first SLS core stage...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6354
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Nov 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Like a phoenix rising from the flames, space shuttle Atlantis emerges from the exhaust cloud...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1445
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Oct 29, 1998

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Clouds of exhaust and blazing light fill Launch Pad 39B as Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off at 2:19 p.m. EST Oct....

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6397
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Nov 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud begins to form at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1444
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Oct 29, 1998

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Clouds of exhaust fill Launch Pad 39B as Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off at 2:19 p.m. EST Oct. 29 on mission...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6348
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Nov 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud builds on Launch Pad 39A as the solid rocket motors ignite, launching space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6379
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Nov 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud begins to form at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1668
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Feb 8, 2010

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

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The blue cones of light, known as shock or mach diamonds, beneath Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1452
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Oct 29, 1998

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Against a curtain of blue sky, the Space Shuttle Discovery spews clouds of exhaust as it lifts off from Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6343
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Nov 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud forms around space shuttle Atlantis as it springs into action from Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6350
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Nov 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Like a phoenix rising from the flames, space shuttle Atlantis emerges from the exhaust cloud...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc07
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Jan 3, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Looking like a Roman candle, the exhaust from the Boeing Delta II rocket with the Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6332
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Nov 16, 2009

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

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6380
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Nov 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Like a phoenix rising from the flames, space shuttle Atlantis emerges from the exhaust cloud...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4189
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Jun 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Vapor trails follow space shuttle Endeavour as it approaches Runway 15 on the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5394
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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-2010-1667
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Feb 8, 2010

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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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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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