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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: Artemis II Launch LCC Firing Rooms I and II Activities
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch LCC Firing Rooms I and II Activities

From left, Jeremy Graeber, assistant launch director, and Shawn Quinn, manager, each from NASA’s Exploration Ground...

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Jan 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A humorous question from the media (out of view) produces smiles among the STS-98 crew...

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Jan 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Pilot William "Willie" McCool smiles at spectators as he arrives at KSC for...

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Apr 26, 2000

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Smiling and waving to onlookers, the STS-101 crew eagerly walk to the waiting Astrovan that will take them to Launch...

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Feb 11, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, a smiling STS-99 Commander Kevin Kregel gives a thumbs up for launch as he...

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Oct 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Expedition 6 crew member Nikolai Budarin smiles during fit check of his helmet, part...

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Jun 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-127 Mission Specialist Tom Marshburn smiles after successfully driving the M-113 armored...

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Oct 11, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-92 Pilot Pamela Ann Melroy smiles during suit check before heading out...

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Apr 26, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-101 Commander James D. Halsell Jr. smiles while he finishes suiting up...

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Sep 12, 2000

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STS-92 Commander Brian Duffy smiles after landing at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility in a T-38 training jet...

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Feb 11, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele of Germany smiles as suit...

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Jan 22, 1998

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STS-89 Mission Specialist Bonnie Dunbar, Ph.D., smiles as she completes the donning of her launch/entry suit in the...

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Jun 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-127 Mission Specialist Julie Payette smiles after her success in driving the M-113...

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Oct 28, 1998

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STS-95 Payload Specialist John H. Glenn Jr., senator from Ohio, smiles at his fellow crew members (middle) Pilot...

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Oct 1, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Upon arriving at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft, STS-92 Mission Specialist Michael E....

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Live Launch Coverage
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Aug 26, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Live Launch Coverage

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Satoshi Furukawa smiles outside of the Neil...

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Dec 6, 1999

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Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr. smiles on his arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet aircraft. He...

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Feb 7, 2000

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A smiling STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan arrives at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft eager to prepare...

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Nov 29, 1998

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STS-88 Mission Specialist Sergei Konstantinovich Krikalev, a Russian cosmonaut, smiles at onlookers after his...

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Nov 14, 1999

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STS-103 Mission Specialist Claude Nicollier of Switzerland, with the European Space Agency, smiles after landing at...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch Day, Crew Suit-Up and Walkout
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch Day, Crew Suit-Up and Walkout

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander, smiles during leak checks on his spacesuit inside the crew...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch Day, Crew Suit-Up and Walkout
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch Day, Crew Suit-Up and Walkout

NASA astronaut Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot, smiles during leak checks on his spacesuit inside the crew suit-up...

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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch Day, Crew Suit-Up and Walkout

NASA astronaut Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist, smiles during leak checks on her spacesuit inside the...

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Nov 29, 1998

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STS-88 Commander Robert D. Cabana smiles at onlookers after his arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility aboard 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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