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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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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The aerial view of Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center shows the Atlantic Ocean at...

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Aug 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Water from the rainbirds floods the mobile launcher platform as space shuttle Discovery rises...

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Sep 5, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After rollback of the rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle...

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Sep 21, 1998

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The STS-95 Space Shuttle Discovery sits on the Mobile Launch Platform, still atop the crawler transporter, at Launch...

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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Just before sunset, Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off Launch Pad 39B at 5:19:28 p.m....

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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Silhouetted against a setting sun, Space Shuttle Atlantis rolls near to its launch...

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Aug 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the bright light of day, Space Shuttle Atlantis nears the hard stand on Launch Pad...

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Mar 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On top of Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Endeavour waits...

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Aug 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis, atop the mobile launcher platform, sits on Launch Pad 39B after...

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Jul 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The dawn sky over the Atlantic Ocean reveals Space Shuttle Endeavour sitting on Launch...

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Sep 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The aerial view of Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center shows the Atlantic Ocean at...

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Oct 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the early morning hours, space shuttle Atlantis begins to roll away from Launch Pad 39A at...

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May 15, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Water bags, called red water sausages, are revealed on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Under post-dawn cloudy skies, Space Shuttle Discovery, resting on the Mobile Launcher...

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Oct 21, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Towering atop the mobile launcher platform and crawler transporter in the early...

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Jul 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Endeavour rests on Launch Pad 39A after rolling out from the Vehicle...

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Mar 1, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - At liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia, a torrent of water begins to flow from rainbirds...

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Jul 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As afternoon storm clouds sweep across a dune near Launch Pad 39A, Space Shuttle...

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Feb 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Rollback of the Rotating Service Structure for the second time, after a scrub of...

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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Under post-dawn cloudy skies that shade the normally bright blue Atlantic Ocean, Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1142
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Under post-dawn cloudy skies, Space Shuttle Discovery, resting on the Mobile Launcher...

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Jun 2, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The last mission of the Shuttle-Mir program begins as the Space Shuttle Discovery...

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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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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Cameras at the edge of a pond have a pristine view to Launch Pad 39B at NASA 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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