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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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Feb 7, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- From their consoles in the Mission Director's Center at Vandenberg Air Force Base, launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3607
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach watches space shuttle Endeavour soar into space from...

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Nov 3, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Public Affairs Officer Candrea Thomas, left,...

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Jul 24, 2000

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A 50th Anniversary Ceremony was held today in honor of the first rocket launch, called Bumper 8, from Pad 3 at Cape...

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Nov 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana (white shirt in front of group) and other support...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Crew Arrival at Kennedy Space Center (4K)
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Sep 21, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Crew Arrival at Kennedy Space Center (4K)

Representatives from NASA participate in a media event at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6088
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Oct 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The launch support team for the Ares I-X flight test monitors the countdown from consoles...

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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Control Center, NASA and Kennedy Space Center officials observe...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3687
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Press Site auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA managers brief...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch
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Sep 13, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch

Michael Freilich, director of NASA’s Earth Science Division, NASA Headquarters, signs a star on the United Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3514
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May 14, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Press Site auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA managers brief...

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Jun 23, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An overview of the new Firing Room 4 shows the expanse of computer stations and the...

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Aug 5, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery's STS-128 mission crew members arrive in T-38 training jets at NASA...

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NASA image: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test
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Dec 20, 2025

Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test

Janet Petro, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, monitors the progress of a Countdown Demonstration Test with...

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Aug 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Michael Luther, deputy associate administrator of NASA's Science Mission Directorate? at NASA...

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NASA image: Artemis III Launch Simulation #2 - Cryo Sim
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Jun 10, 2026

Artemis III Launch Simulation #2 - Cryo Sim

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director, participates in a cryogenic propellant loading simulation for...

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NASA image: Artemis III Launch Simulation #2 - Cryo Sim
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Jun 10, 2026

Artemis III Launch Simulation #2 - Cryo Sim

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director, participates in a cryogenic propellant loading simulation for...

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NASA image: 0091 NEA Scout Music Rev29 02102021
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Feb 10, 2021

0091 NEA Scout Music Rev29 02102021

The Near-Earth Asteroid Scout, or NEA Scout, is a robotic reconnaissance mission that will deploy a 6U CubeSat to...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2104
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Apr 14, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A, from the left, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6752
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Sep 6, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) prelaunch news conference is held in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1690
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Feb 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA managers participate in a news conference in the Press Site auditorium at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: JPSS-2/LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 28, 2022

JPSS-2/LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference

NASA held a prelaunch news conference for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Joint Polar...

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Feb 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Representatives from media outlets worldwide are given the opportunity to ask questions of...

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Sep 6, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – News media participate in the Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) 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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