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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: CFT Flag Raising
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Apr 25, 2024

CFT Flag Raising

From left to right, Ian Kappes, deputy launch vehicle office manager, NASA Kennedy Space Center Commercial Crew...

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NASA image: Kennedy Countdown for Friday, Oct. 8, 2021
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Oct 8, 2021

Kennedy Countdown for Friday, Oct. 8, 2021

NASA is making final preparations for launch of the Lucy spacecraft on its epic 12-year mission to study the solar...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Pepper Countdown: 10/22/2021
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Oct 21, 2021

Space to Ground: Pepper Countdown: 10/22/2021

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Cargo Countdown: 07/08/202
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Jul 7, 2022

Space to Ground: Cargo Countdown: 07/08/202

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: Getting Closer to Countdown: Spacecraft Undergoes Readiness Tests
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Jul 19, 2005

Getting Closer to Countdown: Spacecraft Undergoes Readiness Tests

It no easy task getting NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter ready for launch. Workers stabilize the crane holding one...

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Mar 29, 2026

Artemis II: L-3 Countdown Status

From left to right, Rachel Kraft, NASA communications; Lori Glaze, acting associate administrator, Exploration...

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NASA image: Artemis II Countdown Sim - Day 2
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Dec 12, 2024

Artemis II Countdown Sim - Day 2

Artemis launch team performs cryogenic and terminal count simulations ahead of the Artemis II mission.

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Oct 18, 2010

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The six astronauts who will fly space shuttle Discovery to the International Space Station on STS-133 spent several...

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May 4, 2010

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In preparation for liftoff of space shuttle Atlantis on the STS-132 mission, the six-member crew flew to NASA's...

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Jan 20, 1997

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STS-82 crew arrival for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT

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Nov 2, 2010

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STS-133 LAUNCH L-1 COUNTDOWN STATUS & WEATHER BRIEFING

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Nov 2, 2010

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STS-133 LAUNCH L-1 COUNTDOWN STATUS & WEATHER BRIEFING

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Nov 2, 2010

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STS-133 LAUNCH L-1 COUNTDOWN STATUS & WEATHER BRIEFING

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Nov 2, 2010

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STS-133 LAUNCH L-1 COUNTDOWN STATUS & WEATHER BRIEFING

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NASA image: KSC-97pc180
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Jan 20, 1997

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STS-82 crew arrival for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT

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NASA image: Artemis II Term Count Sim
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May 8, 2025

Artemis II Term Count Sim

NASA Artemis launch team perform a terminal countdown simulation at the agency's Kennedy

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Jan 20, 1997

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STS-82 crew arrival for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT

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Dec 9, 2006

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Discovery's astronauts gather for their traditional meal before liftoff. On the STS-116 mission, the crew will...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00253
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Dec 9, 2006

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A Fond Farewell. Launch Director Mike Leinbach bids the Discovery crew good luck and godspeed on their mission. On...

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Dec 7, 2006

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The complex and challenging tasks are described by Discovery's Flow Manager, Stephanie Stilson. On this mission, the...

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NASA image: Floodlights illuminate view of Skylab 3 vehicle at Pad B, Launch Complex 39
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Jul 20, 1973

Floodlights illuminate view of Skylab 3 vehicle at Pad B, Launch Complex 39

S73-32568 (20 July 1973) --- Floodlights illuminate this nighttime view of the Skylab 3/Saturn 1B space vehicle at...

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Dec 9, 2006

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Boosters Away_ The solid rocket boosters are blasted away from Discovery. On the STS-116 mission, the crew will...

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Dec 6, 2006

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Hosted by Space Shuttle Discovery Flow Director Stephanie Stilson, this webcast takes you behind the scenes as NASA...

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Dec 9, 2006

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NASA Commentator Bruce Buckingham welcomes the viewers to today's launch coverage of Discovery. On the STS-116...

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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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