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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: Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1
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Jul 11, 2019

Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1

Artemis 1 Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson leads the launch team through validation testing inside Firing...

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NASA image: Mobile Laucher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to  Launch Complex 39B
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Aug 31, 2018

Mobile Laucher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to Launch Complex 39B

A liquid hydrogen storage tank is in view as NASA's mobile launcher (ML) atop crawler-transporter 2 makes its way up...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3499
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Jun 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-127...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc938
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Aug 14, 1998

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This high-altitude research plane, a specially equipped Dryden Flight Research Center ER-2 (a modified U-2), is...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2543
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Jun 3, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Craig Technologies...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2548
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Jun 3, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Craig Technologies...

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NASA image: Mobile Laucher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to  Launch Complex 39B
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Aug 31, 2018

Mobile Laucher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to Launch Complex 39B

NASA's mobile launcher (ML) atop crawler-transporter 2 arrives at the top of Launch Pad 39B on Aug. 31, 2018, at the...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Inside VAB HB-3
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Sep 11, 2018

Mobile Launcher Inside VAB HB-3

NASA's mobile launcher is in view inside High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at the agency's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Moves Towards Exploration Mission-1
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Aug 30, 2018

Mobile Launcher Moves Towards Exploration Mission-1

NASA's mobile launcher (ML) atop crawler-transporter 2 begins its trek to Launch Pad 39B on Aug. 30, 2018, at the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1058
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Jun 22, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a Crew Equipment Interface Test, STS-112 Mission Specialist Piers Sellers looks...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0989
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Jun 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, as part of the Crew Equipment Interface...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to Launch Complex 39B
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Aug 31, 2018

Mobile Launcher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to Launch Complex 39B

An aerial view of NASA's mobile launcher (ML) atop crawler-transporter 2 as it moves along the crawlerway to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1064
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Jun 22, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a Crew Equipment Interface Test, STS-112 Pilot Pamela Melroy checks out the...

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NASA image: Mobile Laucher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to  Launch Complex 39B
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Aug 31, 2018

Mobile Laucher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to Launch Complex 39B

Crawler-transporter 2, with NASA's mobile launcher atop, is stopped at the top of Launch Pad 39B on Aug. 31, 2018,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2554
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Jun 3, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Brevard Workforce...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc939
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Aug 14, 1998

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The pilot climbs into the cockpit of a high-altitude research plane, a specially equipped Dryden Flight Research...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2551
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Jun 3, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0549
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Feb 25, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-123 Commander Dominic Gorie tests the communications in his helmet before the...

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NASA image: Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1
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Jul 11, 2019

Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1

Members of the Artemis 1 launch team, including personnel with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) and Jacobs...

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NASA image: CDR Cockrell in U.S. Laboratory /Destiny rack
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Feb 11, 2001

CDR Cockrell in U.S. Laboratory /Destiny rack

STS98-E-5149 (11 February 2001) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Cockrell, STS-98 commander, emerges from behind temporary...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2546
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Jun 3, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2555
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Jun 3, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Julie Song,...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-13 Post Launch News Conference
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Dec 15, 2017

SpaceX CRS-13 Post Launch News Conference

In the Press Site auditorium of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, from left, Stephanie Martin of NASA...

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NASA image: Expedition One CDR Shepherd in U.S. Laboratory / Destiny module
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Feb 11, 2001

Expedition One CDR Shepherd in U.S. Laboratory / Destiny module

STS98-E-5160 (11 February 2001) --- Astronaut William M. (Bill) Shepherd, Expedition One commander, surveys 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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