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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: Launch Team Firing Room I Simulation for Artemis I
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Feb 3, 2020

Launch Team Firing Room I Simulation for Artemis I

Artemis I Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson stands at her console during countdown simulation training...

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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 looks out the window while on...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Final Launch Operations Rehearsal
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Feb 23, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Final Launch Operations Rehearsal

Zeb Scoville, NASA's deputy chief flight director, monitors the countdown during a dress rehearsal in preparation...

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NASA image: SPHEREx/PUNCH Prelaunch New Conference
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Mar 7, 2025

SPHEREx/PUNCH Prelaunch New Conference

Dr. Denton Gibson, launch director, NASA’s Launch Services Program, participates in a prelaunch news conference on...

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NASA image: SpaceX Pad39A Event
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Feb 17, 2017

SpaceX Pad39A Event

Timothy Hughes, senior vice president and general counsel for SpaceX speaks to members of the news media at Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5345
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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: Artemis II CDDT
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Dec 20, 2025

Artemis II CDDT

Jeremy Graeber, assistant launch director, monitors the progress of a countdown demonstration test with Artemis II...

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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

Benji Reed, senior director of Human Spaceflight Programs at SpaceX, center, talks with NASA Administrator Bill...

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

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Crew Walkout

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, and Vanessa Wyche, Director of NASA’s Johnson...

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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 in Firing Room One of...

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NASA image: Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2
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Aug 16, 2019

Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2

During a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 16, 2019, in High Bay 2 of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0806
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May 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-114 Pilot James Kelly (left) is...

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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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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: SpaceX Crew-3 Launch
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Nov 10, 2021

SpaceX Crew-3 Launch

Kathy Lueders, associate administrator for NASA's Space Operations Mission Directorate, monitors the countdown of...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Launch
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Mar 2, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Launch

Zeb Scoville, NASA's deputy chief flight director, monitors the countdown of the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket...

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

SpaceX Crew-3 Launch

Kathy Lueders, associate administrator for NASA's Space Operations Mission Directorate, left, and Steve Stich,...

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Dec 6, 1999

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At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the STS-103 crew is greeted by Loren Shriver, Deputy Director for Launch and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3600
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach, standing, and his launch team monitor the countdown to...

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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, left, and Matt Czech, NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Launch
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Mar 2, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Launch

Norm Knight, director of Flight Operations at NASA's Johnson Space Center, left, and Joe Acaba, Chief of the...

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NASA image: Baton Hand-Off from EGS Team to Artemis I Launch Team
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Mar 16, 2022

Baton Hand-Off from EGS Team to Artemis I Launch Team

A baton is passed from Cliff Lanham, at left, ground operations manager with Exploration Ground Systems, to Charlie...

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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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