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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: Martian Ridge Looming Above Curiosity Prior to Ascent
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Sep 13, 2017

Martian Ridge Looming Above Curiosity Prior to Ascent

Researchers used the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover to gain this detailed view of layers in...

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NASA image: The orbiter Discovery ascent after launch for STS-121
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Jul 4, 2006

The orbiter Discovery ascent after launch for STS-121

STS121-S-027 (4 July 2006) --- Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 2:38 p.m. (EDT) to...

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NASA image: The orbiter Discovery ascent after launch for STS-121
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Jul 4, 2006

The orbiter Discovery ascent after launch for STS-121

STS121-S-029 (4 July 2006) --- Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 2:38 p.m. (EDT) to...

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NASA image: The orbiter Discovery ascent after launch for STS-121
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Jul 4, 2006

The orbiter Discovery ascent after launch for STS-121

STS121-S-028 (4 July 2006) --- Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 2:38 p.m. (EDT) to...

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NASA image: Orion Camera View of Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Panel Separation
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Camera View of Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Panel Separation

A view of one of the spacecraft adapter jettison panels falling away from the Orion spacecraft’s service module,...

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NASA image: Orion Camera View of Artemis II Climb to Orbit
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Camera View of Artemis II Climb to Orbit

A view from cameras on board the Orion spacecraft as it climbs to orbit, powered by the SLS (Space Launch System)...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 lunar module "Challenger" liftoff from Taurus-Littrow landing site
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Dec 14, 1972

Apollo 17 lunar module "Challenger" liftoff from Taurus-Littrow landing site

S72-55421 (14 Dec. 1972) --- The Apollo 17 Lunar Module (LM) "Challenger" ascent stage leaves the Taurus-Littrow...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Flies Under Clear Skies During Final Flight
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May 15, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Flies Under Clear Skies During Final Flight

The DC-8 ascents during its final flight before it is retired from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Building...

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06202 (8 March 2001) --- At their console in Houston's Mission Control Center, flight directors Wayne Hale...

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06208 (8 March 2001) --- At his console in Houston's Mission Control Center, ascent flight director Wayne...

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06214 (8 March 2001) --- At their console in Houston's Mission Control Center, flight directors Wayne Hale...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1447
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121 on July 4, images...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong is Working on AA-2 Systems
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May 22, 2018

NASA Armstrong is Working on AA-2 Systems

April Torres and Jeffery Sutherland complete a systems and functional check on the master data acquisition system...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1214
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Aug 7, 1997

KSC-97PC1214

STS-85 Payload Specialist Bjarni V. Tryggvason is assisted with his ascent/reentry flight suit by white room...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1159
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Jan 19, 2015

KSC-2015-1159

VANDENBERG AFB, California – NASA's SMAP spacecraft inside the service structure at Space Launch Complex-2 at...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1215
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Aug 7, 1997

KSC-97PC1215

STS-85 Payload Commander N. Jan Davis is assisted with her ascent/reentry flight suit by white room closeout crew...

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NASA image: jsc2026e018923
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Apr 1, 2026

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jsc2026e018923 (April 1, 2026) - Artemis II capcom Stan Love sits on console in Mission Control's White Flight...

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NASA image: jsc2026e018916
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Apr 1, 2026

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jsc2026e018916 (April 1, 2026) - Judd Frieling, the Artemis II lead flight director for ascent, is photographed in...

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NASA image: jsc2026e018917
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Apr 1, 2026

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jsc2026e018917 (April 1, 2026) - The Artemis II flight control team is seen in Mission Control's White Flight...

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NASA image: jsc2026e018917
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Apr 1, 2026

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jsc2026e018917 (April 1, 2026) - The Artemis II flight control team is seen in Mission Control's White Flight...

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06210 (8 March 2001) --- As STS-102 Discovery liftoff countdown proceeds at the Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1211
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Aug 7, 1997

KSC-97PC1211

STS-85 Commander Curtis L. Brown, Jr. is assisted with his ascent/reentry flight suit by white room closeout crew...

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NASA image: Presentation on Improved Tracking Cameras
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Oct 8, 2003

Presentation on Improved Tracking Cameras

A photographer focuses on part of the tracking telescope that provides optical support for launches from KSC and...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 22, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

The Saturn IB launch vehicle (SA204) for the Apollo 5 mission lifted off on January 22, 1968. The unmarned Apollo 5...

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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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