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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: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch
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Jul 29, 2021

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft onboard is seen on the launch pad...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch
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Dec 20, 2019

Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launches from Space Launch...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch
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Dec 20, 2019

Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launches from Space Launch...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch
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Dec 20, 2019

Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launches from Space Launch...

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NASA image: Earth observations Cape Town, South Africa taken during the STS-97 mission
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Dec 10, 2000

Earth observations Cape Town, South Africa taken during the STS-97 mission

STS097-711-069 (30 Nov. - 11 Dec. 2000) This view featuring Cape Town and the Western Cape Province in the Republic...

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NASA image: LIFTOFF - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - ATLAS/AGENA - CAPE
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Mar 16, 1966

LIFTOFF - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - ATLAS/AGENA - CAPE

S66-24482 (16 March 1966) --- An Agena Target Docking Vehicle atop an Atlas rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 14...

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NASA image: Crew Members - First Manned Apollo Flight - Unmanned Mission Launch - Cape
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Jan 22, 1968

Crew Members - First Manned Apollo Flight - Unmanned Mission Launch - Cape

S68-18700 (22 Jan. 1968) --- Two prime crew members of the first manned Apollo space flight were present at Cape...

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NASA image: LIFTOFF - MERCURY-ATLAS (MR)-3- FLIGHT ATTEMPT - MECHANICAL ASTRONAUT - CAPE
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Apr 1, 1961

LIFTOFF - MERCURY-ATLAS (MR)-3- FLIGHT ATTEMPT - MECHANICAL ASTRONAUT - CAPE

S61-01925 (25 April 1961) --- View of the Mercury-Atlas 3 (MA-3) liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida on April 25,...

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NASA image: INSERTION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7 - CAPE
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May 24, 1962

INSERTION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7 - CAPE

S62-02846 (24 May 1962) --- Project Mercury astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7)...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-V - PILOT - SUITING-UP - CAPE
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Aug 19, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-V - PILOT - SUITING-UP - CAPE

S65-46374 (21 Aug. 1965) --- Astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., Gemini-5 pilot, is pictured during suiting up operations...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Glenn poses for press photographers at Cape Canaveral
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Feb 1, 1962

Astronaut John Glenn poses for press photographers at Cape Canaveral

S64-14869 (February 1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., wearing a Mercury pressure suit, was the pilot of the...

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NASA image: Gemini-Titan (GT)-5 - Mission Control Center (MCC) Activity - Cape
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Aug 21, 1965

Gemini-Titan (GT)-5 - Mission Control Center (MCC) Activity - Cape

S65-28742 (21 Aug. 1965) --- View of Mission Control Center at Cape Kennedy, Florida, moments after the Gemini-5...

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NASA image: MISSION CONTROL CENTER (MCC) ACTIVITY - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-4 - CAPE
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Dec 7, 1966

MISSION CONTROL CENTER (MCC) ACTIVITY - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-4 - CAPE

S65-30263 (3 June 1965) --- Shown at their consoles during the liftoff of Gemini-4 (from left) are astronauts...

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NASA image: Astronauts Young and Grissom - Meeting - Press - Post-Landing - Cape
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Mar 21, 1965

Astronauts Young and Grissom - Meeting - Press - Post-Landing - Cape

S65-20422 (24 March 1965) --- Astronauts John W. Young (left), pilot; and Virgil I. Grissom, command pilot, stand at...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Dragon Spacecraft and Trunk After Stacking
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May 1, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Dragon Spacecraft and Trunk After Stacking

The SpaceX Crew Dragon trunk was secured to the spacecraft on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: COMMAND MODULE (C/M) - APOLLO/SATURN (A/S) MISSION 204 - SPACECRAFT (S/C) 012 - CAPE
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Jan 28, 1967

COMMAND MODULE (C/M) - APOLLO/SATURN (A/S) MISSION 204 - SPACECRAFT (S/C) 012 - CAPE

Closeup view of the interior of Apollo S/C 012 C/M, Pad 34, showing the effects of the intense heat of the flash...

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NASA image: STS-128 Firing Room
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Aug 24, 2009

STS-128 Firing Room

NASA Astronaut John "Danny" Olivas is seen preparing to board the space shuttle Discovery at pad 39a on a monitor in...

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NASA image: STS-128 Firing Room
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Aug 24, 2009

STS-128 Firing Room

NASA Astronaut Patrick Forrester is seen preparing to board the space shuttle Discovery at pad 39a on a monitor in...

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NASA image: STS-126 Space Shuttle Endeavour Launch
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Nov 14, 2008

STS-126 Space Shuttle Endeavour Launch

NASA Administrator, Michael Griffin watches the launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-126) from the Launch...

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NASA image: Current Boundries and Sun Glint, Cape Hatteras, NC, USA
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May 6, 1991

Current Boundries and Sun Glint, Cape Hatteras, NC, USA

STS039-83-091 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- (HOLD PHOTO WITH BARRIER ISLANDS ALONG THE LEFT SIDE). This photograph of...

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NASA image: STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Landing
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Jun 14, 2008

STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Landing

NASA Lead Shuttle Flight Director for STS-124 Matt Abbott, left, shows his lucky launch and landing tie to NASA...

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NASA image: STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Landing
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Jun 14, 2008

STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Landing

NASA Astronaut and STS-124 commander Mark E. Kelly, right, talks with NASA Associate Administrator Chris Scolese,...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch
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Aug 3, 2021

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen at sunrise on the...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Launch
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May 19, 2022

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard launches from Space Launch...

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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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