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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: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 - ON PAD - ATLAS/AGENA - PRELAUNCH - CAPE
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Jul 18, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 - ON PAD - ATLAS/AGENA - PRELAUNCH - CAPE

S66-42739 (18 July 1966) --- An Agena Target Docking Vehicle atop its Atlas launch vehicle during prelaunch...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbtial ATK OA-6 Prelaunch Press Conference
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Mar 21, 2016

Cygnus Orbtial ATK OA-6 Prelaunch Press Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, Kenneth Todd, NASA ISS Operations Integration manager; speaks...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-9 TEST - ASTRONAUT EDWARD A. CERNAN - PRELAUNCH - CAPE
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Jun 3, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-9 TEST - ASTRONAUT EDWARD A. CERNAN - PRELAUNCH - CAPE

S66-34075 (3 June 1966) --- Prime crew for the Gemini-9A spaceflight, astronauts Thomas P. Stafford (front), command...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbtial ATK OA-6 Prelaunch Press Conference
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Mar 21, 2016

Cygnus Orbtial ATK OA-6 Prelaunch Press Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, Dr. Michael Roberts deputy chief scientist for the Center for...

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NASA image: APOLLO XI - PRELAUNCH - COUNTDOWN DEMONSTRATION TEST (CDDT) - KSC
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Jul 1, 1969

APOLLO XI - PRELAUNCH - COUNTDOWN DEMONSTRATION TEST (CDDT) - KSC

Apollo XI Launch Vehicle AS-506 and Spacecraft 107, Launch Pad 39A for CDDT (Countdown Demonstration Test), includes...

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NASA image: DART PreLaunch News Conference
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Nov 22, 2021

DART PreLaunch News Conference

From left, Dr Thomas Zurbuchen, Lindley Johnson, Ed Reynolds, Omar Baez, Julianna Scheiman, and Capt. Maximillian...

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NASA image: GRACE-FO Prelaunch Briefing
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May 21, 2018

GRACE-FO Prelaunch Briefing

NASA Headquarters Public Affairs Officer Steve Cole, left, moderates the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment...

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NASA image: GRACE-FO Prelaunch Briefing
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May 21, 2018

GRACE-FO Prelaunch Briefing

NASA Headquarters Public Affairs Officer Steve Cole, left, moderates the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-20 Prelaunch News Conference
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Mar 6, 2020

SpaceX CRS-20 Prelaunch News Conference

Jennifer Buchli, deputy chief scientist for NASA’s International Space Station Program, participates in a prelaunch...

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NASA image: CCP Boeing OFT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 17, 2019

CCP Boeing OFT Prelaunch News Conference

Will Ulrich, launch weather officer, 45th Weather Squadron, speaks during a prelaunch briefing for Boeing’s Orbital...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-24 PreLaunch News Conference
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Dec 20, 2021

SpaceX CRS-24 PreLaunch News Conference

Arlena Moses, launch weather officer, 45th Weather Squadron, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, is introduced...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-15 Prelaunch News Conference
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Jun 28, 2018

SpaceX CRS-15 Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, Stephanie Schierholz of NASA Communications, speaks to members...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-18 PreLaunch News Conference
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Jul 24, 2019

SpaceX CRS-18 PreLaunch News Conference

Will Ulrich, launch weather officer with the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing, discusses the liftoff weather forecast...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-20 Prelaunch News Conference
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Mar 6, 2020

SpaceX CRS-20 Prelaunch News Conference

Heather Scott of NASA Communications moderates a prelaunch news conference for SpaceX’s 20th Commercial Resupply...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-12 Prelaunch News Conference
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Aug 13, 2017

SpaceX CRS-12 Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, Dan Hartman, NASA deputy manager of the International Space...

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NASA image: NASA SpaceX Crew-6 Prelaunch and Launch Highlights
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Mar 2, 2023

NASA SpaceX Crew-6 Prelaunch and Launch Highlights

Featured highlights of the SpaceX Crew-6 prelaunch milestones and launch. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-11 Prelaunch News Conference
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May 31, 2017

SpaceX CRS-11 Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, Mike McAleenan, launch weather officer for the U.S. Air Force...

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NASA image: Apollo XI Crewmen - Prelaunch Countdown - Cape
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Jul 16, 1969

Apollo XI Crewmen - Prelaunch Countdown - Cape

S69-39955 (16 July 1969) --- The crew of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission arrives atop Pad A, Launch Complex 39,...

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NASA image: NASA SpaceX Crew-5 Prelaunch and Launch Highlights
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Oct 5, 2022

NASA SpaceX Crew-5 Prelaunch and Launch Highlights

Featured highlights of the SpaceX Crew-5 prelaunch milestones and launch. NASA astronauts Nicole Aunapu Mann and...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-11 Prelaunch News Conference
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May 31, 2017

SpaceX CRS-11 Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, Hans Koenigsmann, vice president of Flight Reliability for...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-18 PreLaunch News Conference
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Jul 24, 2019

SpaceX CRS-18 PreLaunch News Conference

Marie Lewis, NASA Communications moderator, moderates the prelaunch news conference for SpaceX’s 18th Commercial...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-12 Prelaunch News Conference
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Aug 13, 2017

SpaceX CRS-12 Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, Pete Hasbrook, associate program scientist for the...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-13 Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 11, 2017

SpaceX CRS-13 Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, members of the media participate with NASA and industry leaders...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-20 Prelaunch News Conference
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Mar 6, 2020

SpaceX CRS-20 Prelaunch News Conference

Mike McAleenan, launch weather officer with the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing, participates in a prelaunch news...

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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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