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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: Lucy Spacecraft Move from WPC to Airlock
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Sep 29, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Move from WPC to Airlock

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is moved from the Work Processing Cell to the Airlock inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Trailer
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Jul 20, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Trailer

Parker Solar Probe is NASA's mission to the Sun. The spacecraft will launch summer 2018.

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for July 16, 2021
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Jul 16, 2021

Inside KSC! for July 16, 2021

NASA’s Orion spacecraft has taken another major step in its preparation for the Artemis I mission. After completing...

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NASA image: Nighttime view of Apollo 9 space vehicle at Pad A, Launch Complex 39
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Feb 23, 1969

Nighttime view of Apollo 9 space vehicle at Pad A, Launch Complex 39

S69-25879 (23 Feb. 1969) --- Nighttime view of the 363-feet-high Apollo 9 space vehicle at Pad A, Launch Complex 39,...

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NASA image: Aerial, high-angle view of Apollo 10 on Pad B, Launch Complex 39, KSC
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May 4, 1969

Aerial, high-angle view of Apollo 10 on Pad B, Launch Complex 39, KSC

S69-33854 (4 May 1969) --- Aerial (high-angle, clasp) view of the Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn...

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NASA image: Aerial, high-angle view of Apollo 10 on Pad B, Launch Complex 39, KSC
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May 13, 1969

Aerial, high-angle view of Apollo 10 on Pad B, Launch Complex 39, KSC

S69-34327 (13 May 1969) --- Aerial, high-angle, view of the Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn 505)...

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NASA image: Nighttime view of Apollo 10 space vehicle on Pad B, Launch Complex 39
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May 4, 1969

Nighttime view of Apollo 10 space vehicle on Pad B, Launch Complex 39

S69-33855 (4 May 1969) --- Nighttime, ground-level view of the Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn 505)...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 spacecraft pre-launch
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Jul 11, 1969

Apollo 11 spacecraft pre-launch

Personnel atop the 402-ft. Mobile Service Structure look back at the Apollo 11 spacecraft as the tower is moved away...

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NASA image: Mercury-Redstone 4 spacecraft launching
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Jul 21, 1961

Mercury-Redstone 4 spacecraft launching

S61-03248 (21 July 1961) --- Mercury-Redstone 4 (MR-4) launch of Virgil I. Grissom on July 21, 1961, from Cape...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft launch
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Oct 14, 2004

Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft launch

JSC2004-E-46229 (14 October 2004) --- The Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft blasts off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in...

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NASA image: Apollo/Saturn V facilities Test Vehicle and Launch Umbilical Tower
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May 25, 1966

Apollo/Saturn V facilities Test Vehicle and Launch Umbilical Tower

An Apollo/Saturn V facilities Test Vehicle and Launch Umbilical Tower (LUT) atop a crawler-transporter move from the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launches to the Moon (Official NASA Recap)
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Launches to the Moon (Official NASA Recap)

NASA’s Artemis I mission lifted off on Nov. 16, 2022 from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39B. This video...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Rotation
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Sep 1, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Rotation

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is moved to the horizontal position on a rotation stand inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Rotation
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Sep 1, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Rotation

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is moved to the vertical position on a rotation stand inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Rotation
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Sep 1, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Rotation

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is moved to the horizontal position on a rotation stand inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Rotation
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Sep 1, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Rotation

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is moved to the horizontal position on a rotation stand inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Rotation
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Sep 1, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Rotation

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is moved to the vertical position on a rotation stand inside the Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: Expedition 42 Soyuz Rollout
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Nov 21, 2014

Expedition 42 Soyuz Rollout

The Soyuz rocket is prepared to be rolled out by train to the launch pad on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at the Baikonur...

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NASA image: Expedition 42 Soyuz Rollout
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Nov 21, 2014

Expedition 42 Soyuz Rollout

The Soyuz TMA-15M spacecraft is seen after the gantry arms closed to secure the rocket on the launch pad on Friday,...

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NASA image: Expedition 42 Soyuz Rollout
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Nov 21, 2014

Expedition 42 Soyuz Rollout

The Soyuz TMA-15M spacecraft is rolled out to the launch pad by train on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at the Baikonur...

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NASA image: Expedition 42 Soyuz Rollout
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Nov 21, 2014

Expedition 42 Soyuz Rollout

The Soyuz TMA-15M spacecraft is seen shortly after arriving at the launch pad by train on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, at...

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NASA image: Expedition 42 Soyuz Rollout
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Nov 21, 2014

Expedition 42 Soyuz Rollout

The Soyuz TMA-15M spacecraft is raised into position on the launch pad Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at the Baikonur...

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NASA image: Expedition 42 Soyuz Rollout
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Nov 21, 2014

Expedition 42 Soyuz Rollout

The Soyuz TMA-15M spacecraft is rolled out to the launch pad by train on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at the Baikonur...

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NASA image: Expedition 42 Soyuz Rollout
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Nov 21, 2014

Expedition 42 Soyuz Rollout

The Soyuz TMA-15M spacecraft is rolled out to the launch pad by train on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at the Baikonur...

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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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