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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: STS-102 and Expedition Two ascent training in Building 9
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Dec 6, 2000

STS-102 and Expedition Two ascent training in Building 9

JSC2000-07447 (6 December 2000) --- Cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev, Expedition Two mission commander, checks out his...

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NASA image: - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - RECOVERY - ATLANTIC
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Sep 15, 1966

- GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - RECOVERY - ATLANTIC

S66-50816 (12 Sept. 1966) --- Astronaut Richard F. Gordon Jr., pilot of the Gemini-11 spaceflight, undergoes suiting...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Apr 12, 1994

Earth Science

The Atlas-1 (AC-77) that will loft the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-J (GOES-J) next-generation...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc185
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Jan 21, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-82 Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT). Crew members are Mission...

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NASA image: ARES I-X Launch Prep
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Oct 25, 2009

ARES I-X Launch Prep

A launch countdown sign showing one day until launch of the NASA ARES I-X rocket is seen along the road between Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc218
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Jan 23, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-82 crew members practice emergency egress procedures in a slidewire basket at...

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NASA image: Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B
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Feb 2, 2026

Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B

The sun sets on NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft as they stand fully assembled atop the...

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NASA image: STS-54 MS2 Harbaugh and MS3 Helms during slidewire egress training at KSC
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Dec 15, 1992

STS-54 MS2 Harbaugh and MS3 Helms during slidewire egress training at KSC

S93-25030 (15 Dec 1992) --- Two astronauts assigned to fly aboard Endeavour for the STS-54 mission are briefed on...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3118
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Apr 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, smoke rises from a smoldering brush fire...

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NASA image: PRELAUNCH - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-12 - WALK UP RAMP - CAPE
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Nov 11, 1966

PRELAUNCH - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-12 - WALK UP RAMP - CAPE

S66-59966 (11 Nov. 1966) --- Astronauts James A. Lovell Jr. (leading), command pilot, and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr.,...

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NASA image: Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B broll
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Feb 3, 2026

Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B broll

The sun sets on NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft as they stand fully assembled atop the...

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NASA image: Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs
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Dec 19, 2025

Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs

Teams at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida practiced various emergency rescue training scenarios with the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Core Stage Arrival
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Jul 23, 2024

Artemis II Core Stage Arrival

Behind the iconic countdown clock at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency’s Pegasus barge completes...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Launch
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Jul 8, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Launch

NASA Shuttle Launch Director Michael Leinbach monitors the launch countdown from Firing Room Four of the Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard atop the mobile launcher is seen...

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NASA image: STS-125 Flight Controllers on Console - (Orbit Shift)
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May 11, 2009

STS-125 Flight Controllers on Console - (Orbit Shift)

JSC2009-E-118817 (11 May 2009) --- Flight controller Mark McDonald monitors data at his console in the space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-71p-0267
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May 5, 1961

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut Alan B. Shepard is being assisted by a technician in getting into his space...

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NASA image: STS-120 Flight Controllers on console during mission (Launch) - (Bldg. 30s, WFCR)
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Oct 23, 2007

STS-120 Flight Controllers on console during mission (Launch) - (Bldg. 30s, WFCR)

JSC2007-E-053901 (23 Oct. 2007) --- Astronaut Lee J. Archambault, spacecraft communicator (CAPCOM), monitors data at...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1541
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Oct 14, 1997

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At Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air Station, the Mobile Service Tower is being rolled away from the Titan...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0397
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Apr 4, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39B, a worker on a crane inspects pipes on the Mobile Launcher Platform...

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Aug 1, 2025

NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 Live Launch Coverage - Blast 1 and Blast 2

NASA’s coverage of the countdown and launch of the Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station. NASA...

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NASA image: Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs
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Dec 19, 2025

Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs

Teams at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida practiced various emergency rescue training scenarios with the...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT JAMES A. LOVELL, JR.  - MISC. - GT-7 PRELAUNCH ACTIVITY
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Dec 4, 1965

ASTRONAUT JAMES A. LOVELL, JR. - MISC. - GT-7 PRELAUNCH ACTIVITY

S65-60981 (4 Dec. 1965) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., pilot of the Gemini-7 spacecraft, walks up the ramp at...

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NASA image: KSC-71pc-0488
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Jul 14, 1971

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Apollo 15 Command Module Pilot Alfred M. Worden undergoes spacesuit pressure checks...

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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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