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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 II Rollout
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Jan 17, 2026

Artemis II Rollout

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis II launch director at NASA's Kennedy Space Center is seen on console in Firing...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Launch
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Nov 15, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Launch

Michael Hess, acting associate director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center monitors the countdown of the launch of a...

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NASA image: Aft Skirt Electrical Umbilical (ASEU) and Vehicle Support Post (
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Dec 9, 2016

Aft Skirt Electrical Umbilical (ASEU) and Vehicle Support Post (

Construction workers assist as a crane is used to lower a vertical support post for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-3 Launch
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Nov 10, 2021

SpaceX Crew-3 Launch

Holly Ridings, NASA's chief flight director, monitors the countdown of the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew with EGS
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Aug 7, 2023

Artemis II Crew with EGS

Artemis II astronauts pose for a photograph with members of the Artemis launch team inside Firing Room 1 in the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation #25
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Jan 14, 2026

Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation #25

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis II launch director, participates in the Artemis II terminal count simulation on...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3975
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Jul 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Storm clouds roll in over the NASA Vehicle Assembly Building moments after STS-127 Space...

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Oct 28, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery's STS-133 Mission...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-3 Launch
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Nov 10, 2021

SpaceX Crew-3 Launch

Steve Stich, manager of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, and Sarah Walker, director of Dragon Mission Management at...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout
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Jan 17, 2026

Artemis II Rollout

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis II launch director at NASA's Kennedy Space Center is seen on console in Firing...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Launch
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Nov 15, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Launch

Kathy Lueders, Associate Administrator of the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, hugs members of...

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Dec 9, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Doug Lyons, STS-122 launch director, participates in a news briefing following the...

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NASA image: NASA TESS Prelaunch News Conference
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Apr 15, 2018

NASA TESS Prelaunch News Conference

In Kennedy Space Center's Press Site auditorium, members of the media participate in a mission briefing on NASA's...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew with EGS
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Aug 7, 2023

Artemis II Crew with EGS

Artemis II astronauts visit the Artemis launch team inside Firing Room 1 in the Launch Control Center at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4095
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Firing Room at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-127 Shuttle Launch Director...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Launch
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Nov 15, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Launch

Kathy Lueders, Associate Administrator of the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, left; Steve...

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Nov 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Firing Room, Launch Control Center, after a successful launch of STS-97, VIPs...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5080
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Oct 12, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-133 Commander Steve Lindsey talks with...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout
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Jan 17, 2026

Artemis II Rollout

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis II launch director at NASA's Kennedy Space Center is seen on console in Firing...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Launch
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Aug 26, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Launch

Emily Nelson, NASA's chief flight director, monitors the countdown of the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket...

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NASA image: SpaceX Pad39A Event
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Feb 17, 2017

SpaceX Pad39A Event

Gwynne Shotwell, president and chief operating officer of SpaceX, speaks to members of the news media at Launch...

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NASA image: Aft Skirt Electrical Umbilical (ASEU) and Vehicle Support Post (
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Dec 9, 2016

Aft Skirt Electrical Umbilical (ASEU) and Vehicle Support Post (

A view from underneath one of the vertical support posts for NASA's Space Launch System rocket. Two after skirt...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch

Lori Glaze, acting associate administrator for NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate gives...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch

Lori Glaze, acting associate administrator for NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate gives...

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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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