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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: STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Oct 18, 1989

STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39B at...

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NASA image: KSC01padig036
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Feb 2, 2001

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The underside of orbiter Discovery is seen as it is lifted to vertical in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0072
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Jan 15, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Cast in late afternoon shadows, Space Shuttle Columbia is revealed as the Rotating...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1073
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Aug 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC employees accompany the orbiter Atlantis as it is moved aboard an orbiter...

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NASA image: View of the launch of  Discovery 41-D mission
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Aug 30, 1984

View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission

View of the launch of the shuttle Discovery and the 41-D mission. The orbiter and its plume of smoke are...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1097
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Jun 13, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Orbiter Discovery backs out of Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 atop its transporter...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2488
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Aug 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building transfer aisle at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the overhead...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5179
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Sep 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The external fuel tank for space shuttle Atlantis' STS-129 mission is being lifted from the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1076
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Aug 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), overhead cranes move above the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0334
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Feb 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The overhead sling lowers the orbiter Atlantis next to the external tank and solid...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0372
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Feb 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the Columbia Accident Investigation Board looks at...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0358
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Feb 18, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The rotating service structure has closed around space shuttle Endeavour, with only...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1285
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Nov 5, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Ken Strite, NASA Quality Control, inspects the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5767
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Dec 2, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery's external fuel tank is visible on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0537
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Mar 17, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour rolls toward the open doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building after leaving...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0327
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Feb 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers adjust the sling...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1662
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Jul 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis is slowly lifted into the upper expanse of the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1665
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Jul 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center, a worker controls the descent of the orbiter Atlantis...

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NASA image: Challenger accident after launch
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Jan 28, 1986

Challenger accident after launch

S86-38989 (28 Jan. 1986) --- Main engine exhaust, solid rocket booster plume and an expanding ball of gas from the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1207
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Aug 24, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, an overhead crane begins to...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2479
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Aug 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After rolling out of the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center,...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-157
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Mar 17, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atop an orbiter transporter, Endeavour rolls over to the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Jan 1, 1996

Benefit from NASA

In order to more easily join the huge sections of the Space Shuttle external tank, Marshall Space Flight Center...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1795
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Dec 12, 1997

KSC-97PC1795

The orbiter Endeavour awaits further processing in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). It had...

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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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