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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: LAUNCH COMPLEX (LC)-34 - APOLLO-SATURN (A/S) MISSION 202 - PRELAUNCH ALERT - KSC
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Sep 25, 1966

LAUNCH COMPLEX (LC)-34 - APOLLO-SATURN (A/S) MISSION 202 - PRELAUNCH ALERT - KSC

Scene at the LC-34 during an A/S 202 Prelaunch Alert. The mission was a step toward qualifying the Apollo Command...

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NASA image: Astronaut Richard F. Gordon suits up during Apollo 12 prelaunch countdown
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Nov 14, 1969

Astronaut Richard F. Gordon suits up during Apollo 12 prelaunch countdown

Astronaut Richard F. Gordon Jr., Apollo 12 command module pilot, suits up in the Kennedy Space Center's Manned...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Prelaunch News Conference for SpaceX CRS-19
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Dec 3, 2019

NASA Hosts Prelaunch News Conference for SpaceX CRS-19

Dustin Cammack, NASA Communications, far left, moderates a prelaunch news conference on Dec. 3, 2019, for SpaceX's...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Prelaunch News Conference for SpaceX CRS-19
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Dec 3, 2019

NASA Hosts Prelaunch News Conference for SpaceX CRS-19

Dustin Cammack, NASA Communications, far left, moderates a prelaunch news conference on Dec. 3, 2019, for SpaceX's...

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NASA image: STP-2 NASA Tech Show
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Jun 23, 2019

STP-2 NASA Tech Show

Laura Aguiar hosts NASA’s prelaunch technology show for Space Test Program-2 (STP-2) at Kennedy Space Center on...

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NASA image: STP-2 NASA Tech Show
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Jun 23, 2019

STP-2 NASA Tech Show

Laura Aguiar hosts NASA’s prelaunch technology show for Space Test Program-2 (STP-2) at Kennedy Space Center on June...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Prelaunch Media Reel
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Oct 3, 2024

Europa Clipper Prelaunch Media Reel

B-roll for media and public use. NASA’s Europa Clipper mission will conduct the first detailed survey of Jupiter’s...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Prelaunch
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Nov 7, 2013

Expedition 38 Prelaunch

Expedition 38 Flight Engineer Rick Mastracchio of NASA is seen laying in a seat liner as he and fellow crew mates,...

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NASA image: GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference
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Jun 24, 2024

GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference

Steve Volz, assistant administrator, NOAA’s Satellite and Information Service, participates in a prelaunch news...

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NASA image: GOES-T PreLaunch News Conference
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Feb 26, 2022

GOES-T PreLaunch News Conference

A prelaunch news conference for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch News Conference
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Sep 2, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch News Conference

Jeremy Parsons, Exploration Ground Systems, deputy program manager, NASA Kennedy Space Center, participates in a...

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NASA image: SPHEREx/PUNCH Prelaunch New Conference
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Mar 7, 2025

SPHEREx/PUNCH Prelaunch New Conference

Julianna Scheiman, director, NASA Science Missions, SpaceX, participates in a prelaunch news conference on Friday,...

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NASA image: GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference
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Jun 24, 2024

GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference

Pam Sullivan, director, GOES-R Program, NOAA, participates in a prelaunch news conference on Monday, June 24, 2024,...

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NASA image: GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference
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Jun 24, 2024

GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference

John Gagosian, director, Joint Agency Satellite Division, participates in a prelaunch news conference on Monday,...

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NASA image: GOES-T PreLaunch News Conference
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Feb 26, 2022

GOES-T PreLaunch News Conference

Jasmine Hopkins, NASA Communicators, moderates a prelaunch news conference for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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NASA image: GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference
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Jun 24, 2024

GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference

Denton Gibson, launch director, Launch Services Program, NASA, participates in a prelaunch news conference on...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch News Conference
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Sep 2, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch News Conference

Megan Cruz, NASA Communications, moderates a prelaunch media briefing on the status of the Artemis I countdown on...

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NASA image: GOES-T PreLaunch News Conference
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Feb 26, 2022

GOES-T PreLaunch News Conference

A prelaunch news conference for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary...

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NASA image: GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference
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Jun 24, 2024

GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference

Brian Cizek, launch weather officer, 45th Weather Squadron, U.S. Space Force, participates in a prelaunch news...

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NASA image: SPHEREx/PUNCH Prelaunch New Conference
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Mar 7, 2025

SPHEREx/PUNCH Prelaunch New Conference

David Cheney, PUNCH program executive, NASA Headquarters, participates in a prelaunch news conference on Friday,...

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NASA image: SPHEREx/PUNCH Prelaunch New Conference
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Mar 7, 2025

SPHEREx/PUNCH Prelaunch New Conference

Dr. Denton Gibson, launch director, NASA’s Launch Services Program, participates in a prelaunch news conference on...

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NASA image: SPHEREx/PUNCH Prelaunch New Conference
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Mar 7, 2025

SPHEREx/PUNCH Prelaunch New Conference

Raquel Villanueva, communications, NASA Headquarters, participates in a prelaunch news conference on Friday, March...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch News Conference
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Sep 2, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch News Conference

From left, Jeremy Parsons, Exploration Ground Systems, deputy program manager, NASA Kennedy; and Melody Lovin,...

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NASA image: GOES-T PreLaunch News Conference
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Feb 26, 2022

GOES-T PreLaunch News Conference

A prelaunch news conference for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary...

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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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