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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: Apollo V - Liftoff - Cape
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Jan 22, 1968

Apollo V - Liftoff - Cape

S68-19459 (22 Jan. 1968) --- The Apollo 5 (LM-1/Saturn 204) unmanned space mission was launched from the Kennedy...

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NASA image: Apollo V - Liftoff - Cape
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Jan 22, 1968

Apollo V - Liftoff - Cape

S68-19460 (22 Jan. 1968) --- The Apollo 5 (LM-1/Saturn 204) unmanned space mission was launched from the Kennedy...

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NASA image: Dr. Gilruth and Dr. Kraft - Mission Control Center (MCC) - Apollo V Launch - MSC
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Jan 22, 1968

Dr. Gilruth and Dr. Kraft - Mission Control Center (MCC) - Apollo V Launch - MSC

S68-18733 (22 Jan. 1968) --- Dr. Robert R. Gilruth (right), MSC Director, sits with Dr. Christopher C. Kraft Jr.,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 25, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

On November 22, 1989, at 7:23:30pm (EST), 5 astronauts were launched into space aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter...

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NASA image: Orion at the White House
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Jul 22, 2018

Orion at the White House

NASA's Orion spacecraft that flew Exploration Flight Test-1 on Dec. 5, 2014 is seen on the South Lawn of the White...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC923
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Jun 23, 1997

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Node 1, the first element of the International Space Station to be manufactured in the United States and the first...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC922
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Jun 23, 1997

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Node 1, the first element of the International Space Station to be manufactured in the United States and the first...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1792
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The reflection in water near Launch Pad 39B captures the brilliance of the flames...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1809
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour soars into a twilight sky on mission STS-108, the second...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1767
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Nov 20, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Commander James Wetherbee arrives at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility to get...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1810
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour soars into a twilight sky on mission STS-108, the second...

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NASA image: KSC01pd1788
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A pool of water near Launch Pad 39B turns crimson from the reflection of flames at the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1787
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Spewing flames and smoke, Space Shuttle Endeavour hurtles into the twilight sky on...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-1811
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour soars into a twilight sky on mission STS-108, the second...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1804
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flames shoot out from beneath the solid rocket booster propelling Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1785
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour soars into a twilight sky on mission STS-108, the second...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1786
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Like a lighted taper, Space Shuttle Endeavour shines atop its twisted contrail as it...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1789
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Billows of smoke and steam roll away from Launch Pad 39B as Space Shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1812
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour soars into a twilight sky on mission STS-108, the second...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-1807
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Like a lighted candle, Space Shuttle Endeavour appears like a flame atop its twisted...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-1791
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour soars into a twilight sky on mission STS-108, the second...

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NASA image: KSC01PD1785
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour soars into a twilight sky on mission STS-108, the second...

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NASA image: KSC01PD1786
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Like a lighted taper, Space Shuttle Endeavour shines atop its twisted contrail as it...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1806
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed from the roof of the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Endeavour rises...

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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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