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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: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-129 Mission
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Nov 16, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-129 Mission

STS129-S-088 (16 Nov. 2009) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis and its six-member STS-129 crew head toward Earth orbit and...

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NASA image: Orion's Service Module Engine
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Jun 16, 2016

Orion's Service Module Engine

An Orbital Maneuvering System engine is vibration tested at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on June 16, 2016,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2124
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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis roars into the sky above the primitive sand dunes in the...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-129 Mission
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Nov 16, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-129 Mission

STS129-S-080 (16 Nov. 2009) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis and its six-member STS-129 crew head toward Earth orbit and...

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NASA image: The Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis
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Jul 8, 2011

The Final Launch of STS-135 Atlantis

STS135-S-106 (8 July 2011) --- Space shuttle Atlantis and its four-member STS-135 crew head toward Earth orbit and...

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NASA image: Lunar Take Off Simulator
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Jul 7, 1961

Lunar Take Off Simulator

Lunar Take Off Simulator: This simulator is used by scientists at the Langley Research Center ... to help determine...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3327
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Jun 12, 2012

KSC-2012-3327

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an orbital...

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NASA image: STS-79 crew watches from aft flight deck during undocking from Mir
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Mar 26, 1997

STS-79 crew watches from aft flight deck during undocking from Mir

STS079-S-097 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- Left to right, Terrence W. (Terry) Wilcutt, pilot; Shannon W. Lucid, mission...

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NASA image: KSC-108-75P-0015
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Jan 27, 1975

KSC-108-75P-0015

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The docking module and Apollo spacecraft for this summer's joint manned mission with the...

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NASA image: Mars Ascent Vehicle Deploying Sample Container in Orbit (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 10, 2020

Mars Ascent Vehicle Deploying Sample Container in Orbit (Artist's Concept)

As part of a Mars sample return mission, a rocket will carry a container of sample tubes with Martian rock and soil...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2561
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Apr 26, 2012

KSC-2012-2561

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In a processing facility at Space Launch Complex-40 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: Earth Return Orbiter Infographic
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Apr 6, 2023

Earth Return Orbiter Infographic

The European Space Agency's (ESA) Earth Return Orbiter (ERO) would be the biggest spacecraft to ever orbit Mars. The...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0129
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Jan 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The sun rises behind Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., where the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp2152
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Sep 9, 2006

KSC-06pp2152

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Hurtling toward space, Space Shuttle Atlantis clears the lightning mast atop the fixed...

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NASA image: Orion's Service Module Engine
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Jun 16, 2016

Orion's Service Module Engine

An Orbital Maneuvering System engine is vibration tested at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on June 16, 2016,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2123
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Sep 9, 2006

KSC-06pd2123

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The primitiveness of the dunes (foreground) clash with the technology exhibited in the...

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NASA image: Mars Sample Return Lander Touchdown (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 10, 2020

Mars Sample Return Lander Touchdown (Artist's Concept)

In this illustration of a Mars sample return mission concept, a lander carrying a fetch rover touches down on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2524
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Apr 20, 2012

KSC-2012-2524

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a cargo...

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NASA image: STS-131 Launch
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Apr 5, 2010

STS-131 Launch

STS131-S-030 (5 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery and its seven-member STS-131 crew head toward Earth orbit...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp2153
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Sep 9, 2006

KSC-06pp2153

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Twin columns of fire propel Space Shuttle Atlantis into a clear blue sky after liftoff...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 20, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The first manned lunar landing mission, Apollo 11, launched from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida via the...

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NASA image: STS-77 launch views taken from the STA
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May 23, 1996

STS-77 launch views taken from the STA

STS077-S-007 (19 May 1996) --- In this air-to-air 70mm frame, the Space Shuttle Endeavour is captured atop a trail...

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NASA image: STS-131 Launch
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Apr 5, 2010

STS-131 Launch

STS131-S-034 (5 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery and its seven-member STS-131 crew head toward Earth orbit...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3346
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Jun 13, 2012

KSC-2012-3346

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a large crane...

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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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