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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: 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, agency and industry leaders speak to members of the media...

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NASA image: CCP SpaceX Crew-12 Prelaunch News Briefing
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Feb 9, 2026

CCP SpaceX Crew-12 Prelaunch News Briefing

Steve Stich, manager, NASA's Commercial Crew Program, participates in a prelaunch news conference for NASA’s SpaceX...

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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, Mike McAleenan, launch weather officer for the U.S. Air Force...

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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, Kirk Shireman, manager of the International Space Station...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Prelaunch News Conference
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Sep 27, 2024

NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Prelaunch News Conference

Steve Stich, manager, NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, addresses the media during a prelaunch news conference at...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Prelaunch Mission Briefing
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Sep 13, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Prelaunch Mission Briefing

Cathy Richardson, Deputy Program Manager, Earth Science Projects Division, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, speaks...

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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

Bill Spetch, deputy manager of the International Space Station Transportation Integration Office at NASA’s Johnson...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Prelaunch Mission Briefing
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Sep 13, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Prelaunch Mission Briefing

Tim Dunn, launch director, NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, speaks to members of the news media and social...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Prelaunch News Conference
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Sep 27, 2024

NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Prelaunch News Conference

NASA and SpaceX representatives participate in a prelaunch news conference on Friday, Sept. 27, ahead of NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Prelaunch News Conference
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Sep 27, 2024

NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Prelaunch News Conference

NASA and SpaceX representatives participate in a prelaunch news conference on Friday, Sept. 27, ahead of NASA’s...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Prelaunch Mission Briefing
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Sep 13, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Prelaunch Mission Briefing

Scott Messer, program manager, NASA Programs, United Launch Alliance, speaks to members of the news media and social...

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NASA image: Psyche Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 11, 2023

Psyche Prelaunch News Conference

The Prelaunch News Conference ahead of launch for NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, a mission to a unique metal-rich...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Conference

Parag Vaze, SWOT project manager, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, participates in a prelaunch news conference held by...

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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: DART Prelaunch News Conference
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Nov 22, 2021

DART Prelaunch News Conference

Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Prelaunch News Conference has representatives from NASA, Johns Hopkins...

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NASA image: PACE Prelaunch News Conference
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Feb 5, 2024

PACE Prelaunch News Conference

A PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission and prelaunch news conference takes place at NASA’s...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Conference

Tim Dunn, launch director, NASA’s Launch Services Program, participates in a prelaunch news conference held by NASA,...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Conference

NASA, SpaceX, and the French space agency Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES) hold a prelaunch news conference...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Conference

Capt. Max Rush, launch weather officer, U.S. Air Force, participates in a prelaunch news conference held by NASA,...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Conference

Megan Cruz, NASA Communications, moderates a prelaunch news conference held by NASA, SpaceX, and the French space...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Conference

Karen St. Germain, Earth Science Division director, NASA, participates in a prelaunch news conference held by NASA,...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Conference

Thierry Lafon, SWOT project manager, CNES, participates in a prelaunch news conference held by NASA, SpaceX, and the...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Conference

Julianna Scheiman, civil satellite missions director, SpaceX, participates in a prelaunch news conference held by...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Prelaunch News Conference for SpaceX CRS-17
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May 2, 2019

NASA Hosts Prelaunch News Conference for SpaceX CRS-17

Will Ulrich, 45th Space Wing weather officer with the U.S. Air Force, speaks to members of the news media during a...

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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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