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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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Sep 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An aerial view of the Launch Complex at NASA's Kennedy Space Center shows space shuttles on...

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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, a KSC rescue team...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2665
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Sep 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center left behind (at left), the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2748
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Apr 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttles Atlantis (left) and Endeavour...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2694
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Sep 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An aerial view south along the seashore shows shuttles on both launch pads. The Atlantic...

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Sep 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - After rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space...

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Sep 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An aerial view of the Launch Complex at NASA's Kennedy Space Center shows space shuttles on...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0812
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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, a KSC rescue team...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2747
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Apr 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Viewed from the shoreline at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttles Atlantis...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0809
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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, rescue workers have...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2727
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis, atop the mobile launcher platform, sits on Launch Pad A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2746
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Apr 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Viewed across the lagoon at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttles Atlantis...

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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With a crystal blue Atlantic Ocean in the background, space shuttle Endeavour sits on Launch...

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Sep 18, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A waning full moon bears witness to space shuttle Endeavour’s rollout from the Vehicle...

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Sep 18, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Shortly before midnight Sept. 18, space shuttle Endeavour leaves the Vehicle Assembly...

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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A rainbow completes this unique panorama of two space shuttles on the launch pads at the same...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2454
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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a simulated launch countdown_emergency simulation on Launch Pad 39A, the NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3196
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May 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This aerial view of NASA's Kennedy Space Center shows the observation gantry, which has a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2449
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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Prior to a simulated launch countdown_emergency simulation on Launch Pad 39A, the media...

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Apr 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2730
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Apr 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2727
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Apr 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2728
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Apr 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2732
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Apr 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is in...

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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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