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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: KSC-2009-6630
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Nov 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis arrives at Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6911
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Backdropped by a beautiful blue sky, at ignition, flames and smoke from the engines begin...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6905
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Plumes of smoke surround of the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket carrying NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6901
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engine ignition begins liftoff of the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket carrying...

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NASA image: Centaur Rocket Lowered into Vacuum Tank
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Mar 23, 1964

Centaur Rocket Lowered into Vacuum Tank

A Centaur second-stage rocket is lowered into the vacuum tank inside the Space Power Chambers at NASA’s Lewis...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Prep Day for EPSA PMA C29
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Aug 9, 2021

Landsat 9 Prep Day for EPSA PMA C29

On Aug. 9, 2021, technicians ready the payload adapter (PMA) for mating operations in preparation for NASA’s Landsat...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2379
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Oct 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1332
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Oct 12, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17A at Cape Canaveral Air Station, Deep Space 1 is lowered toward the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6924
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A group of trees and bushes provides a frame for the launch of the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5968
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Oct 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Ares I-X test rocket ignites its first stage at Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2664
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Dec 18, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This view from inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6890
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Overlooking the Central Florida coast, engine ignition begins liftoff of the United Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0860
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Mar 27, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- At Pad 17-B on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a second solid rocket booster joins the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc06
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Jan 3, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Silhouetted against the gray sky, a Boeing Delta II expendable launch vehicle with...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3288
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May 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Pam Rauch, vice president of External Affairs for Florida Power & Light, or FPL, speaks to...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2663
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Dec 18, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This view from inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0477
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Mar 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., the GOES-N satellite begins rotation. Since its...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Jul 1, 2001

Pathfinder

This photograph shows two Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) engineers, Mark Vaccaro (left) and Ken Welzyn, testing...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6922
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Sep 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At liftoff, plumes of smoke surround the United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Spacecraft Mate to EPSA
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Aug 11, 2021

Landsat 9 Spacecraft Mate to EPSA

Technicians attach the Landsat 9 spacecraft to the evolved expendable vehicle secondary payload adapter (ESPA)...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0478
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Mar 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., technicians closely check the progress of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3289
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May 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Armando Olivera, president and CEO of Florida Power & Light, or FPL, speaks to guests at the...

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NASA image: Despin System for Hydrogen Tank in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Apr 23, 1962

Despin System for Hydrogen Tank in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

Mechanic Howard Wine inspects the setup of a spin isolator in Cell 2 of the Propulsion Systems Laboratory at the...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Prep Day for EPSA PMA C29
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Aug 9, 2021

Landsat 9 Prep Day for EPSA PMA C29

On Aug. 9, 2021, technicians ready the evolved expendable vehicle secondary payload adapter (ESPA) for mating...

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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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