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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: STS106-s-015
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Sep 8, 2000

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STS106-S-015 (8 September 2000) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis streaks into the sky on mission STS-106 after a...

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Mar 17, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), the orbiter Atlantis is slowly lowered...

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NASA image: KSC-08pp0287
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis soars into the cloudy sky after liftoff on mission STS-122,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0365
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Mar 17, 2000

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Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), the orbiter Atlantis is lowered alongside the external tank and solid...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0364
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Mar 17, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), the orbiter Atlantis is slowly lowered...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4917
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Aug 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery rises majestically from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4925
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Aug 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery hurtles toward space on...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1710
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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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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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Aug 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The tracks of the crawler-transporter are visible on the crawlerway (foreground)...

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Aug 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Reflected in the nearby pool of water, Space Shuttle Atlantis arrives on the hard stand...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4138
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Fiery columns propel space shuttle Endeavour into space from NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4136
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A fish-eye view of space shuttle Endeavour as it lifts off NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp2146
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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flaming rockets propel Space Shuttle Atlantis into the sky or a rendezvous with the...

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Dec 19, 1999

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Like a roman candle, Space Shuttle Discovery roars into the clear night sky trailing brilliant exhaust from the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1722
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Aug 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis sits on the hardstand of Launch Pad 39B after its nearly 8-hour...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp2145
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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flaming rockets propel Space Shuttle Atlantis into the sky, blocking the sun, for a...

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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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