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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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May 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-114 Mission Commander Eileen Collins tries out one of the seats in the Rubber...

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May 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-114 Mission Specialist Wendy Lawrence examines one of the seats in the Rubber...

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NASA image: Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test ISSV-1A
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Sep 20, 2023

Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test ISSV-1A

Artemis II NASA astronaut Christina Koch stands on the mobile launcher at Launch Pad 39B as part of an integrated...

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Oct 12, 2023

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jsc2024e011752 (Oct. 12, 2023) --- NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 Pilot Michael Barratt poses for a photo outside the...

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Jul 22, 1966

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CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. -- An aerial view of Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with the 500F...

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Dec 2, 1993

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39B on mission STS-61 with a crew...

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Feb 15, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An artist's concept shows a possible layout of a commercial spacecraft and rocket using...

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Oct 12, 2023

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jsc2024e011755 (Oct. 12, 2023) --- SpaceX Crew-8 Mission Specialist Alexander Grebenkin poses for a photo outside...

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NASA image: Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test ISSV-1A
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Sep 20, 2023

Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test ISSV-1A

Artemis II NASA astronaut Victor Glover stands on the crew access arm of the mobile launcher at Launch Pad 39B as...

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NASA image: Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test ISSV-1A
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Sep 20, 2023

Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test ISSV-1A

Artemis II CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen stands on the mobile launcher at Launch Pad 39B as...

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Apr 25, 2011

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It's shuttle launch day. Dressed in bright-orange protective suits, an elite group heads to the launch pad where a...

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NASA image: Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test ISSV-1A
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Sep 20, 2023

Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test ISSV-1A

Artemis II NASA astronaut Victor Glover stands on the mobile launcher at Launch Pad 39B as part of an integrated...

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Dec 6, 1972

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The Apollo 17 Space Vehicle sits poised beneath a full moon on Launch Pad 39A during launch countdown. Astronauts...

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NASA image: Expedition 74 Preflight
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Nov 26, 2025

Expedition 74 Preflight

The Soyuz rocket is seen at the launch pad, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 in Baikonur, Kazakhstan. Expedition 74...

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NASA image: Launch of the Shuttle Challenger during STS 41-C mission
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Apr 6, 1984

Launch of the Shuttle Challenger during STS 41-C mission

41C-3056 (6 April 1984) --- The Space Shuttle Challenger and its five-member astronaut crew leave the launch pad at...

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Mar 19, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Prime crew astronauts Bob Crippen (left) and John Young (right) discuss checklist items...

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Oct 12, 2023

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jsc2024e011754 (Oct. 12, 2023) --- SpaceX Crew-8 Mission Specialist Alexander Grebenkin poses for a photo outside...

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Mar 20, 1981

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S81-28974 (March 1981) --- An early morning scene at the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39, with the space...

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Aug 23, 2022

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NASA Astronaut Candidate Jack Hathaway pilots a NASA T-38 aircraft en route to NASA's Kennedy Space Center to check...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-6 Dry Dress Rehearsal
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Feb 23, 2023

SpaceX Crew-6 Dry Dress Rehearsal

NASA SpaceX Crew-6 astronaut and mission specialist Sultan Alneyadi, UAE (United Arab Emirates), stands inside the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-6 Dry Dress Rehearsal
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Feb 23, 2023

SpaceX Crew-6 Dry Dress Rehearsal

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 astronauts participate in a countdown dress rehearsal at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-6 Dry Dress Rehearsal
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Feb 23, 2023

SpaceX Crew-6 Dry Dress Rehearsal

NASA SpaceX Crew-6 astronaut and pilot Warren “Woody” Hoburg, stands inside the crew access arm leading to the...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Crew Leaves O&C, Arrives at Pad 39A
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Jan 1, 1969

Apollo 12 Crew Leaves O&C, Arrives at Pad 39A

Apollo 12 crew are transported from the Operations and Checkout Building to Launch Complex 39A in preparation for...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-6 Dry Dress Rehearsal
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Feb 23, 2023

SpaceX Crew-6 Dry Dress Rehearsal

NASA SpaceX Crew-6 astronaut and mission specialist Sultan Alneyadi, UAE (United Arab Emirates), stands inside 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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