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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.

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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: Earth Science
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Aug 29, 1990

Earth Science

Multiple lightning bolts struck the Technology Test Bed, formerly the S-IC Static Test Stand, at the Marshall Space...

MSFC
NASA image: Orion Environmental Test Article (ETA) Lightning Test at the Space Environments Complex at NASA’s Glenn Research Center
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Feb 20, 2024

Orion Environmental Test Article (ETA) Lightning Test at the Space Environments Complex at NASA’s Glenn Research Center

Experts at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio, conducted a lightning test, which simulates the...

GRC
NASA image: Orion Environmental Test Article (ETA) Lightning Test at the Space Environments Complex at NASA’s Glenn Research Center
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Feb 20, 2024

Orion Environmental Test Article (ETA) Lightning Test at the Space Environments Complex at NASA’s Glenn Research Center

Experts at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio, conducted a lightning test, which simulates the...

GRC
NASA image: STP-H5
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Feb 26, 2017

STP-H5

iss050e052652 (2/26/2017) --- A view of the Space Test Program - Houston5 (STP-H5). The Space Test...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1942
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Mar 3, 2009

KSC-2009-1942

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane has removed the 80-foot...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1004
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Jan 2, 2009

KSC-2009-1004

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, another...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd4115
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Dec 22, 2008

KSC-08pd4115

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a load test is conducted on a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd4116
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Dec 22, 2008

KSC-08pd4116

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a load test is conducted on a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd4114
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Dec 22, 2008

KSC-08pd4114

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a load test is conducted on a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1300
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Jan 22, 2009

KSC-2009-1300

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A giant crane is used to add additional segments to the new lightning towers on Launch Pad...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1329
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Jan 26, 2009

KSC-2009-1329

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the rosy dawn light, construction of the towers on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1330
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Jan 26, 2009

KSC-2009-1330

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Construction of the towers on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1003
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Jan 2, 2009

KSC-2009-1003

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane completes construction...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1299
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Jan 22, 2009

KSC-2009-1299

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Progress is being made on construction of the new lightning towers on Launch Pad 39B at...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1005
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Jan 2, 2009

KSC-2009-1005

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane (at left) completes...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1328
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Jan 26, 2009

KSC-2009-1328

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the rosy dawn light, construction of the towers on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1301
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Jan 22, 2009

KSC-2009-1301

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Brilliant beams of sunlight bounce off the new lightning tower under construction on Launch...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1573
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Feb 12, 2009

KSC-2009-1573

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of the newly erected lightning towers on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1582
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Feb 13, 2009

KSC-2009-1582

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The rosy dawn sky over NASA's Kennedy Space Center reveals the newly erected lightning towers...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1572
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Feb 12, 2009

KSC-2009-1572

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An aerial view of the newly erected lightning towers on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1943
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Mar 3, 2009

KSC-2009-1943

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers the 80-foot...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1561
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Feb 12, 2009

KSC-2009-1561

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The faint sunrise sky over NASA's Kennedy Space Center casts the newly erected lightning...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1583
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Feb 13, 2009

KSC-2009-1583

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the 100-foot lightning mast is...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1941
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Mar 3, 2009

KSC-2009-1941

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is being used to remove...

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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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