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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-2012-1294
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Feb 8, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparations are underway to sandblast and paint...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1295
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Feb 8, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparations are underway to sandblast and paint...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1296
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Feb 8, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparations are underway to sandblast and paint...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1297
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Feb 8, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparations are underway to sandblast and paint...

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NASA image: NASA, Northrop Grumman Test Fire SLS BOLE Booster
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Jun 26, 2025

NASA, Northrop Grumman Test Fire SLS BOLE Booster

Teams from NASA and Northrop Grumman fire a ground-based version of a booster for the agency’s SLS (Space Launch...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-134
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Apr 29, 2011

Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-134

Water pours out of the 290-foot-high tower that holds 300,000 gallons of water used for sound suppression during...

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NASA image: GRC-2004-C-00744
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May 1, 2004

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Demolition of the water tower at Plum Brook Reactor

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0064
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Jan 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the east side, Launch Pads 39A and 39B tower over the bird-filled waters of...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3935
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Dec 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, segments are being added to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6106
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Nov 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A full moon is seen over a water tower near the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6107
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Nov 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A full moon is seen over a water tower near the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6108
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Nov 1, 2012

KSC-2012-6108

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A full moon is seen over a water tower near the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Replicas of the Santa Maria, Nina, Pinta sail by OV-105 on KSC LC Pad 39B
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May 6, 1992

Replicas of the Santa Maria, Nina, Pinta sail by OV-105 on KSC LC Pad 39B

Replicas of Christopher Columbus' sailing ships Santa Maria, Nina, and Pinta sail by Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV)...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0727
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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-00pp0429
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Mar 30, 2000

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This aerial view captures KSC's Launch Pad 39A, with the rotating service structure closed around Shuttle Atlantis....

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NASA image: KSC00pp0429
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Mar 30, 2000

KSC00pp0429

This aerial view captures KSC's Launch Pad 39A, with the rotating service structure closed around Shuttle Atlantis....

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3582
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Aug 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Towering cumulonimbus clouds cast shadows on the water during the early morning in this view...

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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...

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

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

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1588
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Feb 13, 2009

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

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1378
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Jan 8, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, work is underway to dismantle a water tower in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1383
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Jan 8, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, work is underway to dismantle a water tower in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1373
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Jan 8, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers use a cutting torch to dismantle a water tower in the Launch Complex 39 area at...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1382
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Jan 8, 2013

KSC-2013-1382

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, work is underway to dismantle a water tower in the...

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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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