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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: KSC-2009-4937
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Aug 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Billows of smoke and steam rise alongside space shuttle Discovery as it lifts off Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4938
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Aug 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery begins its rise from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3887
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Jul 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STS-127 crew members arrive at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to prepare for...

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NASA image: KSC-99padig049
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Dec 18, 1999

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In the early morning at Launch Complex 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery stands ready for launch on mission STS-103 as...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1359
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Jul 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery is bathed in spotlights under dark skies...

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NASA image: Artemis I Preflight
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Sep 3, 2022

Artemis I Preflight

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1358
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Jul 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery is bathed in spotlights under dark skies...

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NASA image: Artemis I Preflight
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Preflight

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1541
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Oct 14, 1997

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At Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air Station, the Mobile Service Tower is being rolled away from the Titan...

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NASA image: KSC-99padig050
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Dec 18, 1999

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In the early morning at Launch Complex 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery stands ready for launch on mission STS-103 as...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Sep 3, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0194
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Pilot Alan Poindexter is helped with his helmet while donning his launch and entry...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3758
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The rotating service structure is closed around space shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00176
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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: The next question is from Carol in Evansville. If perhaps the Space Shuttle Discovery did not launch on...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3756
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space Shuttle Endeavour is still on launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0193
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Pilot Alan Poindexter is helped with his boots while donning his launch and entry suit...

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NASA image: NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Post-Scrub News Conference
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May 6, 2024

NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Post-Scrub News Conference

NASA, Boeing and United Launch Alliance officials discussed details of a scrub decision made ahead of the first...

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NASA image: Artemis I
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Nov 8, 2022

Artemis I

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Oct 14, 1997

Space Science

At Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Station, the Mobile Service Tower is being rolled away from the Titan...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CRS-26 Live Launch Coverage - SCRUB
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Nov 22, 2022

NASA/SpaceX CRS-26 Live Launch Coverage - SCRUB

NASA and SpaceX were set to launch the 26th commercial resupply mission of the Cargo Dragon from Launch Complex 39A...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3761
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The rotating service structure is closed around space shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3760
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The rotating service structure is closed around space shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1676
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Jul 24, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After the STS-114 Launch Readiness Press Conference at NASA Kennedy Space Center, media...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3759
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Jun 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The rotating service structure is closed around space shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad 39A at...

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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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