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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: STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rises into sky after KSC liftoff
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Dec 2, 1992

STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rises into sky after KSC liftoff

STS053-S-058 (2 Dec. 1992) --- The space shuttle Discovery, with a crew of five astronauts onboard, launches from...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1760
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Smoke and steam billow around space shuttle Discovery and Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1729
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery's boosters ignite and main engines start beginning its final...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1773
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On twin columns of fire, space shuttle Discovery's solid rocket boosters ignite for liftoff...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1758
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Smoke and steam billow around space shuttle Discovery and Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6748
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Dec 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour rolls into the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6749
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Dec 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour arrives in the Vehicle...

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NASA image: STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A
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Dec 2, 1992

STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A

STS053-S-054 (2 Dec 1992) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery, with a crew of five astronauts onboard, launches from...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6747
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Dec 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour approaches the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6750
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Dec 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a lifting sling is lowered toward space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6745
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Dec 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers monitor the progress of space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6751
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Dec 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers prepare to attach a lifting sling on space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6742
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Dec 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, work platforms...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6743
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Dec 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour slowly backs out of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6746
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Dec 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour makes its way from Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6741
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Dec 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparations are...

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Jun 27, 2025

HWAP Episode 391: Mars is Hard. Here’s Why.

Dane Turner: Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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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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