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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-08pd3719
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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Endeavour roars into the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pp0734
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Endeavour races into the night sky past the lightning mast and trailing...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0713
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Endeavour hurtles above the clouds of smoke and steam billowing across...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1806
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Nov 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Against a black moonless sky, Space Shuttle Endeavour lights up the night as it blazes...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0730
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Light-filled clouds of smoke and steam roll across Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1817
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Nov 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour, painting a swath of light on nearby water, blazes into the...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Liftoff
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Aug 12, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Liftoff

Lighting up the night sky at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex 37, the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4717
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Aug 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probes, or...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 41 crewmember
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Sep 27, 2014

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 41 crewmember

ISS041-E-045469 (27 Sept. 2014) --- One of the Expedition 41 crew members aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3721
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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rising from the billows of smoke below, space shuttle Endeavour roars into the night sky on...

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NASA image: What's Up: July 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jun 29, 2023

What's Up: July 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in July 2023? Mars and Venus start the month close together, but part ways and...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3707
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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Light-filled clouds of smoke and steam roll across Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1279
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Jan 30, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-K, TDRS-K, lights up the night sky as it begins its...

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NASA image: February 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jan 31, 2025

February 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in February 2025? Venus blazes at its brightest in the early evening, despite...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3712
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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Light-filled clouds of smoke and steam roll across Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pp0750
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Clouds of smoke and steam billow across Launch Pad 39A as space shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3729
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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Endeavour erupts from the...

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NASA image: STS-72 Endeavour, OV-105, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B
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Jan 11, 1996

STS-72 Endeavour, OV-105, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B

STS072-S-004 (11 Jan. 1996) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour lights up the night sky as it lifts off from Launch Pad...

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NASA image: SpaceX CLPS IM-2 Liftoff
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Feb 26, 2025

SpaceX CLPS IM-2 Liftoff

Creating a golden streak in the night sky, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig040
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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a perfect on-time launch at 7:17 p.m. EDT, Space Shuttle Discovery leaps free of...

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Oct 11, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a perfect on-time launch at 7:17 p.m. EDT, Space Shuttle Discovery trails a blaze...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Liftoff
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Aug 12, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Liftoff

Lighting up the night sky at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex 37, the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Liftoff
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Aug 12, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Liftoff

Lighting up the night sky at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex 37, the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0726
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Light-filled clouds of smoke and steam roll across Launch Pad 39A at NASA's 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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