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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: Expedition 21 Pad Tour
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Sep 28, 2009

Expedition 21 Pad Tour

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden is interviewed by a television crew during his tour the Soyuz launch pad in...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 Pad Tour
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Sep 28, 2009

Expedition 21 Pad Tour

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden is interviewed by a television crew during his tour the Soyuz launch pad in...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 Pad Tour
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Sep 28, 2009

Expedition 21 Pad Tour

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, and NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations Bill Gerstenmaier...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 Pad Tour
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Sep 28, 2009

Expedition 21 Pad Tour

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, and NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations Bill Gerstenmaier...

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NASA image: Discovery on Pad 39a
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Oct 31, 2010

Discovery on Pad 39a

The space shuttle Discovery is seen on launch pad 39a early in the morning of Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010 at the NASA...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 Pad Tour
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Sep 28, 2009

Expedition 21 Pad Tour

The Soyuz rocket sits ready on the launch pad in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Tuesday, Sept., 29, 2009 the day before...

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NASA image: SpaceX Emergency Egress Exercise
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Sep 18, 2019

SpaceX Emergency Egress Exercise

NASA and SpaceX conducted a formal verification of the company’s emergency escape system on Sept. 18, 2019, at...

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NASA image: SpaceX Emergency Egress Exercise
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Sep 18, 2019

SpaceX Emergency Egress Exercise

NASA and SpaceX conducted a formal verification of the company’s emergency escape system on Sept. 18, 2019, at...

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NASA image: SpaceX Emergency Egress Exercise
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Sep 18, 2019

SpaceX Emergency Egress Exercise

NASA and SpaceX conducted a formal verification of the company’s emergency escape system on Sept. 18, 2019, at...

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NASA image: SpaceX Emergency Egress Exercise
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Sep 18, 2019

SpaceX Emergency Egress Exercise

NASA and SpaceX conducted a formal verification of the company’s emergency escape system on Sept. 18, 2019, at...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Pad Abort Test
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Nov 4, 2019

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Pad Abort Test

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner lands in the New Mexico desert in the company’s Pad Abort Test for NASA’s Commercial Crew...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Pad Abort Test
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Nov 4, 2019

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Pad Abort Test

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner lands in the New Mexico desert in the company’s Pad Abort Test for NASA’s Commercial Crew...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad
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Feb 6, 2010

Space Shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad

The space shuttle Endeavour is seen after the rotating service structure is rolled back on Saturday Feb. 6, 2010 at...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad
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Feb 6, 2010

Space Shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad

The space shuttle Endeavour is seen shortly after the rotating service structure is rolled back on Saturday Feb. 6,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad
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Feb 6, 2010

Space Shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad

The space shuttle Endeavour is seen after the rotating service structure is rolled back on Saturday Feb. 6, 2010 at...

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NASA image: ML Moves Towards Explorations Mission 1, Roll to the VAB
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Sep 7, 2018

ML Moves Towards Explorations Mission 1, Roll to the VAB

NASA's mobile launcher atop crawler-transporter 2 begins its trek off of Launch Pad 39B on Sept. 7, 2018, at NASA's...

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NASA image: ML Moves Towards Explorations Mission 1, Roll to the VAB
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Sep 7, 2018

ML Moves Towards Explorations Mission 1, Roll to the VAB

NASA's mobile launcher atop crawler-transporter 2 begins its trek off of Launch Pad 39B on Sept. 7, 2018, at NASA's...

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NASA image: ML Moves Towards Explorations Mission 1, Roll to the VAB
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Sep 7, 2018

ML Moves Towards Explorations Mission 1, Roll to the VAB

NASA's mobile launcher atop crawler-transporter 2 begins its trek off of Launch Pad 39B on Sept. 7, 2018, at NASA's...

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NASA image: EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B
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Oct 23, 2020

EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B

A view of Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Oct. 23, 2020. The mobile launcher for...

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NASA image: EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B
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Oct 23, 2020

EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B

A view of the mobile launcher for the Artemis I mission at Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B
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Oct 23, 2020

EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B

A view of the mobile launcher for the Artemis I mission at Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B
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Oct 23, 2020

EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B

The mobile launcher for the Artemis I mission is in view on the top of Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B
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Oct 23, 2020

EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B

The mobile launcher for the Artemis I mission is in view on the top of Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B
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Oct 23, 2020

EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B

The mobile launcher for the Artemis I mission is in view on the top of Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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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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