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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: Sierra Nevada Open House
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Sep 20, 2019

Sierra Nevada Open House

A mockup of the cargo logistics module for Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Dream Chaser, the company’s reusable...

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NASA image: APOLLO 13 - PRELAUNCH - KSC
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May 1, 1970

APOLLO 13 - PRELAUNCH - KSC

S70-36782 (10 April 1970) --- Several NASA and military officials (background at dais) meet the press on April 10,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4661
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Dec 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 37, Lockheed Martin Orion Program...

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NASA image: ARES I-X Launch
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Oct 27, 2009

ARES I-X Launch

NASA Ares I-X Launch Director Ed Mango, left, laughs as NASA Ares I-X Assistant Launch Director Pete Nickolenko...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1447
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May 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The crew of space shuttle Discovery's STS-124 mission arrives at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1
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Jul 11, 2019

Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1

From left, Jeremy Graeber, chief NASA test director, and Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis 1 launch director,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2142
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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the successful launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-115, NASA...

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NASA image: Artemis CTVs Delivery to KSC
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Jul 11, 2023

Artemis CTVs Delivery to KSC

Three specially designed, fully electric, environmentally friendly crew transportation vehicles for Artemis missions...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1449
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May 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The crew of space shuttle Discovery's STS-124 mission arrives at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4660
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Dec 3, 2014

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At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 37, Johnson Space Center Director Ellen Ochoa speaks to members...

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NASA image: Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading
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Apr 12, 2019

Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, at right, Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1) launch director, leads a countdown demonstration...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1443
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May 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The crew of space shuttle Discovery's STS-124 mission arrives at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Exploration Ground Systems Ceremony
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Jan 16, 2026

Exploration Ground Systems Ceremony

From left to right, NASA Exploration Ground System’s Cross-Program Integration Lead Allison Mjoen, Senior Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4664
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Dec 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 37, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1444
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May 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The crew of space shuttle Discovery's STS-124 mission arrives at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2102
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Mar 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Flow...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4660
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Dec 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 37, Johnson Space Center Director Ellen...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4656
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Dec 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 37, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden...

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NASA image: Artemis II Mission Overview Briefing
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Jan 16, 2026

Artemis II Mission Overview Briefing

From left, Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, launch director, Exploration Ground Systems Program at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2303
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Mar 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Shuttle Launch Director Mike...

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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-118818 (11 May 2009) --- Flight directors Bryan Lunney (seated at right), Norm Knight (left foreground)...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1420
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2306
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Mar 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Director of the Constellation...

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NASA image: GOES-R Prelaunch News Conference
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Nov 17, 2016

GOES-R Prelaunch News Conference

NASA and industry leaders participate in a Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-R), prelaunch...

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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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