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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: NASA Briefing with Artemis II Crew
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Aug 8, 2023

NASA Briefing with Artemis II Crew

Jim Free, associate administrator for Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters,...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Launch
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Mar 2, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Launch

SpaceX CEO and Chief Designer Elon Musk, left, NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Update
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Sep 3, 2022

Artemis I Launch Update

A news conference is held Sept. 3, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, after launch of Artemis I was...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Update
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Sep 3, 2022

Artemis I Launch Update

A news conference is held Sept. 3, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, after launch of Artemis I was...

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NASA image: Artemis II L-3 Countdown Status news Conference
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Mar 29, 2026

Artemis II L-3 Countdown Status news Conference

From left, Lori Glaze, acting associate administrator, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate and Shawn...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Update
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Sep 3, 2022

Artemis I Launch Update

A news conference is held Sept. 3, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, after launch of Artemis I was...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 15, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

Pat Forrester, special assistant to the associate administrator of the Space Operations Mission Directorate, speaks...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Pre-Launch Mission Briefing
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Oct 8, 2019

Pegasus ICON Pre-Launch Mission Briefing

Launch and mission managers for NASA’s Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) participate in a prelaunch mission...

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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The media fill the NASA's News Center television studio for a news conference with key NASA...

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Jun 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After space shuttle Discovery's landing on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, NASA...

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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency President Dr. Keiji Tachikawa talks to the media during a...

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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Administrator Michael Griffin responds to a question from the media during a news...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Pre-Launch Mission Briefing
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Oct 8, 2019

Pegasus ICON Pre-Launch Mission Briefing

Launch and mission managers for NASA’s Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) participate in a prelaunch mission...

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NASA image: Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading
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Apr 12, 2019

Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, right, Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1) launch director, reviews procedures during a...

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NASA image: Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading
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Apr 12, 2019

Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading

Anthony Bharrat, NASA engine avionics engineer, monitors his console during a countdown demonstration event of...

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NASA image: Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading
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Apr 12, 2019

Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading

Engineers with NASA and contractor Jacobs monitor their consoles during a countdown demonstration event of cryogenic...

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NASA image: Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading
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Apr 12, 2019

Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading

Engineers with NASA and contractor Jacobs monitor their consoles during a countdown demonstration event of cryogenic...

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NASA image: Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading
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Apr 12, 2019

Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1) launch director, leads a countdown demonstration event of...

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NASA image: Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading
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Apr 12, 2019

Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading

Engineers with NASA and contractor Jacobs monitor their consoles during a countdown demonstration event of cryogenic...

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NASA image: Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading
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Apr 12, 2019

Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading

Engineers with NASA and contractor Jacobs monitor their consoles during a countdown demonstration event of cryogenic...

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NASA image: KSC All Hands
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Jan 11, 2018

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Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to employees at the Florida spaceport about plans for the coming...

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NASA image: Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading
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Apr 12, 2019

Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, standing, Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1) launch director, leads a countdown demonstration...

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NASA image: Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading
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Apr 12, 2019

Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading

Engineers with NASA and contractor Jacobs monitor their consoles during a countdown demonstration event of cryogenic...

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Apr 12, 2019

Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading

An engineer with NASA monitors his console during a countdown demonstration event of cryogenic propellant loading...

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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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