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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: Artemis II Rainbird Testing
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Mar 24, 2021

Artemis II Rainbird Testing

Water flows through a small-scale, 3D-printed nozzle during prototype testing of a new rainbird system on March 24,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rainbird Testing
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Mar 24, 2021

Artemis II Rainbird Testing

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems and supporting contractors conduct prototype testing of a new rainbird...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rainbird Testing
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Mar 24, 2021

Artemis II Rainbird Testing

Alongside the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, teams with the agency’s...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00166
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May 10, 2004

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It was a wet morning at Kennedy Space Center May 7 when a torrent of water was unleashed at Launch Pad 39A. It...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rainbird Testing
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Mar 24, 2021

Artemis II Rainbird Testing

IOP/SS Prototype Testing outside the VAB for Artemis II.

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NASA image: Artemis II Rainbird Testing at VAB
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Mar 24, 2021

Artemis II Rainbird Testing at VAB

IOP/SS prototype testing outside the VAB

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2539
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Apr 6, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Water cascades over the side of the mobile launcher platform on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1805
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Just before sunset, Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off Launch Pad 39B at 5:19:28 p.m....

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0230
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Mar 1, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - At liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia, a torrent of water begins to flow from rainbirds...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2538
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Apr 6, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The sound suppression system is tested on the mobile launcher platform on Launch Pad 39B at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2537
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Apr 6, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The sound suppression system is tested on the mobile launcher platform on Launch Pad 39B at...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for Apr. 2, 2021
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Apr 2, 2021

Inside KSC! for Apr. 2, 2021

Technicians from Exploration Ground Systems and supporting contractors tested prototypes of a new "rainbird" system...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc507
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Apr 17, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off from Launch Pad 39B at 2:19 p.m. EDT Apr. 17 to...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2116
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Jul 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This elevated view of Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center shows workers filling...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1473
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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- -- Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off Launch Pad 39A with a crew of seven on board....

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4963
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Aug 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Water from the rainbirds floods the mobile launcher platform as space shuttle Discovery rises...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc692
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Jun 2, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The last mission of the Shuttle-Mir program begins as the Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0231
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Mar 1, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - A fish-eye lens gives a different perspective to the launch of Space Shuttle Columbia...

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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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