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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -   Purple flowers flow across the sand from the dunes facing the Atlantic Ocean near Launch Pad 39A (background) at KSC.  The beach is just south of the Canaveral National Seashore, which is managed by the National Wildlife Service.
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Aug 19, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Purple flowers flow across the sand from the dunes facing the Atlantic Ocean near Launch Pad 39A (background) at KSC. The beach is just south of the Canaveral National Seashore, which is managed by the National Wildlife Service.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Purple flowers flow across the sand from the dunes facing the Atlantic Ocean near...

KSC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-117 Mission Specialist James Reilly (center) works with the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM).  Reilly and STS-115 Mission Specialist Joseph Tanner are at KSC for equipment familiarization, a routine part of astronaut training and launch preparations.
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Oct 21, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-117 Mission Specialist James Reilly (center) works with the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM). Reilly and STS-115 Mission Specialist Joseph Tanner are at KSC for equipment familiarization, a routine part of astronaut training and launch preparations.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-117 Mission Specialist James Reilly...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1957
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Dec 11, 2000

KSC00pp1957

Astronaut John Herrington (center) and master carpenter on This Old House, Norm Abram, are filmed walking in front...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0857
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Apr 19, 2001

KSC-01pp0857

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- State Education Commissioner Charlie Crist (left) accepts patches of mission STS-100...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00PP-1957
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Dec 11, 2000

KSC-00PP-1957

Astronaut John Herrington (center) and master carpenter on This Old House, Norm Abram, are filmed walking in front...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1069
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Jul 28, 2000

KSC-00pp1069

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a visit to KSC, NASCAR race driver Jeff Gordon and his wife look closely at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1069
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Jul 28, 2000

KSC00pp1069

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a visit to KSC, NASCAR race driver Jeff Gordon and his wife look closely at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC69PC-318
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Jun 19, 1969

KSC69PC-318

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Apollo 11 Commander Neil Armstrong is going through flight training in the lunar module...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc971
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Aug 20, 1998

KSC-98pc971

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Firing Room 1 at KSC, Shuttle launch team members put the Shuttle system through an...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc969
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Aug 19, 1998

KSC-98pc969

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Firing Room 1 at KSC, Shuttle launch team members put the Shuttle system through an...

KSC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 29, 1964

Wernher von Braun

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Director Dr. Wernher von Braun (left) with Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Rocco...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc970
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Aug 20, 1998

KSC-98pc970

In Firing Room 1 at KSC, Shuttle launch team members put the Shuttle system through an integrated simulation. The...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97pc116
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Jan 8, 1997

KSC-97pc116

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Several Apollo program astronauts, along with their family members and friends, pause...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc115
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Jan 8, 1997

KSC-97pc115

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Apollo 11 Lunar Module Pilot Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr. and his wife, Lois, stand...

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NASA image: 2010-4834
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Sep 27, 2010

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STS-335 LAUNCH ON NEED ET-122 ARRIVAL THRU PORT CANAVERAL, CCAFS TO KSC

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NASA image: 2010-4854
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Sep 27, 2010

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STS-335 LAUNCH ON NEED - ET-122 ENROUTE FROM GULFPORT, MS TO KSC

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NASA image: 2010-4838
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Sep 27, 2010

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STS-335 LAUNCH ON NEED ET-122 ARRIVAL THRU PORT CANAVERAL, CCAFS TO KSC

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NASA image: 2010-4835
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Sep 27, 2010

2010-4835

STS-335 LAUNCH ON NEED ET-122 ARRIVAL THRU PORT CANAVERAL, CCAFS TO KSC

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NASA image: Prelaunch - STS-8 - KSC
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Sep 19, 1983

Prelaunch - STS-8 - KSC

Lightning across the sky with Shuttle at launch pad on 08/30/1983. KSC, FL

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NASA image: 2010-4842
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Sep 27, 2010

2010-4842

STS-335 LAUNCH ON NEED ET-122 ARRIVAL THRU PORT CANAVERAL, CCAFS TO KSC

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NASA image: 2010-4830
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Sep 27, 2010

2010-4830

STS-335 LAUNCH ON NEED ET-122 ARRIVAL THRU PORT CANAVERAL, CCAFS TO KSC

KSC
NASA image: 2010-4857
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Sep 27, 2010

2010-4857

STS-335 LAUNCH ON NEED - ET-122 ENROUTE FROM GULFPORT, MS TO KSC

KSC
NASA image: 2010-4829
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Sep 27, 2010

2010-4829

STS-335 LAUNCH ON NEED ET-122 ARRIVAL THRU PORT CANAVERAL, CCAFS TO KSC

KSC
NASA image: 2010-4860
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Sep 27, 2010

2010-4860

STS-335 LAUNCH ON NEED - ET-122 ENROUTE FROM GULFPORT, MS TO KSC

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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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