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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 - STS-8 - KSC
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Sep 2, 1983

LAUNCH - STS-8 - KSC

S83-39567 (30 Aug. 1983) --- The nighttime liftoff of the space shuttle Challenger casts a brilliant glow across the...

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NASA image: LAUNCH PAD 39 - PRELAUNCH - KSC
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May 16, 2006

LAUNCH PAD 39 - PRELAUNCH - KSC

S73-25901 (25 May 1973) --- Astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., commander of the Skylab 2 mission, is suited up in the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - Isolated Launch Views
Video
Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - Isolated Launch Views

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

From the Kennedy Space Flight Center (KSC) control room, Apollo Program Director Lieutenant General Samuel C....

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NASA image: LAUNCH - STS-3 (ENGINES) - KSC
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Mar 24, 1982

LAUNCH - STS-3 (ENGINES) - KSC

S82-28757 (22 March 1982) --- This close-up view featuring the space shuttle Columbia?s main engines and solid...

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NASA image: APOLLO XI - LAUNCH - KSC
Image
Jul 16, 1969

APOLLO XI - LAUNCH - KSC

S69-39525 (16 July 1969) --- The huge, 363-feet tall Apollo 11 (Spacecraft 107/Lunar Module 5/Saturn 506) space...

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NASA image: APOLLO XI - LAUNCH - KSC
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Jul 16, 1969

APOLLO XI - LAUNCH - KSC

S69-39526 (16 July 1969) --- The huge, 363-feet tall Apollo 11 (Spacecraft 107/Lunar Module 5/Saturn 506) space...

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NASA image: First stage of Saturn launch vehicle in KSC Vehicle Assembly Building
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Dec 3, 1968

First stage of Saturn launch vehicle in KSC Vehicle Assembly Building

S68-55034 (3 Dec. 1968) --- The first (S-1C) stage of the Saturn 505 launch vehicle being prepared for erection in...

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NASA image: APOLLO XII - LAUNCH DAY ACTIVITIES - LAUNCH COMPLEX 39A - KSC
Image
Nov 14, 1969

APOLLO XII - LAUNCH DAY ACTIVITIES - LAUNCH COMPLEX 39A - KSC

S69-58883 (14 Nov. 1969) --- The huge, 363-feet tall Apollo 12 (Spacecraft 108/Lunar Module 6/Saturn 507) space...

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NASA image: APOLLO XII - LAUNCH DAY ACTIVITIES - LAUNCH COMPLEX 39A - KSC
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Nov 14, 1969

APOLLO XII - LAUNCH DAY ACTIVITIES - LAUNCH COMPLEX 39A - KSC

S69-58884 (14 Nov. 1969) --- The huge, 363-feet tall Apollo 12 (Spacecraft 108/Lunar Module 6/Saturn 507) space...

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NASA image: APOLLO XII - LAUNCH DAY ACTIVITIES - LAUNCH COMPLEX 39A - KSC
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Nov 14, 1969

APOLLO XII - LAUNCH DAY ACTIVITIES - LAUNCH COMPLEX 39A - KSC

S69-58879 (14 Nov. 1969) --- The huge, 363-feet tall Apollo 12 (Spacecraft 108/Lunar Module 6/Saturn 507) space...

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NASA image: LAUNCH - APOLLO 13 - LUNAR LANDING MISSION - KSC
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Apr 11, 1970

LAUNCH - APOLLO 13 - LUNAR LANDING MISSION - KSC

S70-34852 (11 April 1970) --- The Apollo 13 (Spacecraft 109/Lunar Module 7/Saturn 508) space vehicle is launched...

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NASA image: LAUNCH - APOLLO XIII - LUNAR LANDING MISSION - KSC
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Apr 11, 1970

LAUNCH - APOLLO XIII - LUNAR LANDING MISSION - KSC

S70-34855 (11 April 1970) --- The Apollo 13 (Spacecraft 109/Lunar Module 7/Saturn 508) space vehicle is launched...

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NASA image: KSC Launch Control Center Renaming Ceremony
Video
Feb 22, 2022

KSC Launch Control Center Renaming Ceremony

Launch Control Center (LCC) Renaming Ceremony.

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NASA image: LAUNCH  - STS-11/41B - KSC
Image
Feb 3, 1984

LAUNCH - STS-11/41B - KSC

S84-26294 (3 Feb 1984) --- This scenic panorama of billowy clouds over the Atlantic and Florida and the contrasting...

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NASA image: STS-2 LAUNCH - KSC
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Nov 15, 1981

STS-2 LAUNCH - KSC

S81-39549 (12 Nov. 1981) --- Framed here by Florida vegetation, the 37-meter-tall (122 feet) NASA space shuttle...

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NASA image: APOLLO XII - LAUNCH DAY ACTIVITIES - LAUNCH COMPLEX 39A - KSC
Image
Nov 14, 1969

APOLLO XII - LAUNCH DAY ACTIVITIES - LAUNCH COMPLEX 39A - KSC

S69-58885 (14 Nov. 1969) --- Interior view of the White Room atop Pad A, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: APOLLO XII - LAUNCH DAY ACTIVITIES - LAUNCH COMPLEX 39A - KSC
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Nov 14, 1969

APOLLO XII - LAUNCH DAY ACTIVITIES - LAUNCH COMPLEX 39A - KSC

S69-58881 (14 Nov. 1969) --- The three Apollo 12 crew men leave the Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Manned Spacecraft...

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NASA image: APOLLO XII - LAUNCH DAY ACTIVITIES - LAUNCH COMPLEX 39A - KSC
Image
Nov 14, 1969

APOLLO XII - LAUNCH DAY ACTIVITIES - LAUNCH COMPLEX 39A - KSC

S69-58880 (14 Nov. 1969) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, Apollo 12 lunar module pilot, suits up in the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Launch - Apollo XIV -  Lunar Landing Mission - KSC
Image
Jan 31, 1971

Launch - Apollo XIV - Lunar Landing Mission - KSC

S71-18398 (31 Jan. 1971) --- The huge, 363-feet tall Apollo 14 (Spacecraft 110/Lunar Module 8/Saturn 509) space...

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NASA image: LAUNCH - STS-7 - KSC
Image
Jun 20, 1983

LAUNCH - STS-7 - KSC

S83-35702 (18 June 1983) --- The seventh launch of the NASA Space Transportation System and the second lift-off of...

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NASA image: KSC Launch Control Center (LCC) Firing Room 1 during STS-32 launch
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Jan 9, 1990

KSC Launch Control Center (LCC) Firing Room 1 during STS-32 launch

S90-29047 99Jan 1990) --- At the conclusion of another successful countdown, members of the KSC launch team in...

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NASA image: LAUNCH COMPLEX (LC)-34 - APOLLO-SATURN (A/S) MISSION 202 - PRELAUNCH ALERT - KSC
Image
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: LAUNCH - STS-11/41B - KSC
Image
Feb 5, 1984

LAUNCH - STS-11/41B - KSC

S84-26325 (3 Feb. 1984) --- Beginning a busy year, NASA's space shuttle Challenger, attached to two solid rocket...

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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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