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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: Orion Camera View of Artemis II Climb to Orbit
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Camera View of Artemis II Climb to Orbit

A view from cameras on board the Orion spacecraft as it climbs to orbit, powered by the SLS (Space Launch System)...

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Nov 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers inspect the aft section...

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Nov 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the frustum from two spent solid...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3763
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Nov 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, two spent solid rocket boosters...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3766
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Nov 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a worker examines one of the...

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NASA image: LAUNCH (IGOR) - STS-1
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Apr 12, 1981

LAUNCH (IGOR) - STS-1

S81-33180 (12 April 1981) --- The two solid rocket boosters are jettisoned from the climbing space shuttle Columbia...

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NASA image: LAUNCH (IGOR) - STS-1
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Apr 12, 1981

LAUNCH (IGOR) - STS-1

S81-33178 (12 April 1981) --- The two solid rocket boosters are jettisoned from the climbing space shuttle Columbia...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3767
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Nov 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After inspection, the two spent solid rocket boosters from space shuttle Endeavour, which...

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NASA image: UTC LIBERTY AND FREEDOM RETURN - SOLID ROCKET BOOSTER (SRB) - PORT CANAVERAL, FL
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Apr 14, 1981

UTC LIBERTY AND FREEDOM RETURN - SOLID ROCKET BOOSTER (SRB) - PORT CANAVERAL, FL

S81-31319 (14 April 1981) --- One of the STS-1 solid rocket boosters (SRB) is towed back to shore after landing in...

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Nov 30, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), the right aft center segment of a Solid Rocket...

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Jul 27, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The solid rocket booster recovery ship Freedom Star makes its way through Port...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1787
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Jul 27, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The solid rocket booster recovery ship Freedom Star enters Port Canaveral with a spent...

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Jul 27, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The solid rocket booster recovery ship Freedom Star travels through Port Canaveral with...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2388
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Nov 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The media tour Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) Assembly and Refurbishment Facility where...

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Nov 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The media tour Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) Assembly and Refurbishment Facility where...

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Nov 30, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), a segment of a Solid Rocket Booster (SRB)...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2419
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Nov 30, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), a segment of a Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) is...

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Nov 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Parachute Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00040
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Jun 8, 2007

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Space Shuttle Atlantis' twin white solid rocket boosters separate and jettison as planned two minutes into flight....

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NASA image: LAUNCH (IGOR) - STS-1
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Apr 12, 1981

LAUNCH (IGOR) - STS-1

S81-33179 (12 April 1981) --- Though their STS-1 task has been performed, the two solid rocket boosters (SRB) still...

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NASA image: STS-11 - Launch View - KSC
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Mar 1, 1984

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S84-28205 (3 Feb. 1984) --- Reflected in nearby water, NASA's space shuttle Challenger, attached to two solid rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00223
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Jul 26, 2005

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One minute since launch. Discovery speed now 900 miles per hour. Discovery Houston - go at throttle up. Discovery is...

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Nov 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, media are shown where the aft skirt and lower...

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Jan 7, 1999

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At Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, workers keep watch on the placement of the fourth and final solid rocket...

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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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