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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 OFT-2 Pre-Launch Briefing
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Jul 27, 2021

Boeing OFT-2 Pre-Launch Briefing

Steve Stich, manager, NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, participates in a prelaunch briefing for Boeing’s Orbital...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Pre-Launch Briefing
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Jul 27, 2021

Boeing OFT-2 Pre-Launch Briefing

Kyle Herring, NASA Communications, participates in a prelaunch briefing for Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2)...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Pre-Launch Briefing
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Jul 27, 2021

Boeing OFT-2 Pre-Launch Briefing

Will Ulrich, launch weather officer, U.S. Space Force, 45th Weather Squadron, participates in a prelaunch briefing...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Pre-Launch Briefing
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Jul 27, 2021

Boeing OFT-2 Pre-Launch Briefing

Jennifer Buchli, deputy chief scientist, NASA’s International Space Station Program, participates in a prelaunch...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Pre-Launch Briefing
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Jul 27, 2021

Boeing OFT-2 Pre-Launch Briefing

John Vollmer, vice president and program manager, Boeing Commercial Crew Program, participates in a prelaunch...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Pre-Launch Briefing
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Jul 27, 2021

Boeing OFT-2 Pre-Launch Briefing

Joel Montalbano, manager, NASA’s International Space Station Program, participates in a prelaunch briefing for...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Pre-Launch Briefing
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Jul 27, 2021

Boeing OFT-2 Pre-Launch Briefing

Gary Wentz, vice president, Government and Commercial Programs, United Launch Alliance (ULA), participates in a...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Prelaunch News Conference for SpaceX CRS-17
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May 2, 2019

NASA Hosts Prelaunch News Conference for SpaceX CRS-17

Members of the news media attend a prelaunch news conference for SpaceX’s 17th Commercial Resupply Services (CRS-17)...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbtial ATK OA-6 Prelaunch Press Conference
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Mar 21, 2016

Cygnus Orbtial ATK OA-6 Prelaunch Press Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, agency and industry leaders speak to members of the media at a...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Prelaunch News Conference for SpaceX CRS-17
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May 2, 2019

NASA Hosts Prelaunch News Conference for SpaceX CRS-17

A prelaunch news conference for SpaceX’s 17th Commercial Resupply Services (CRS-17) mission to the International...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbtial ATK OA-6 Prelaunch Press Conference
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Mar 21, 2016

Cygnus Orbtial ATK OA-6 Prelaunch Press Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, agency and industry leaders speak to members of the media at a...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Prelaunch News Conference for SpaceX CRS-17
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May 2, 2019

NASA Hosts Prelaunch News Conference for SpaceX CRS-17

A prelaunch news conference for SpaceX’s 17th Commercial Resupply Services (CRS-17) mission to the International...

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NASA image: 2010-3321
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May 14, 2010

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STS-132 LAUNCH L-0 FIRING ROOM 2 & 4 TANKING PRELAUNCH ACTIVITIES

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May 14, 2010

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STS-132 LAUNCH L-0 FIRING ROOM 2 & 4 TANKING PRELAUNCH ACTIVITIES

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May 14, 2010

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STS-132 LAUNCH L-0 FIRING ROOM 2 & 4 TANKING PRELAUNCH ACTIVITIES

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NASA image: 2010-3319
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May 14, 2010

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STS-132 LAUNCH L-0 FIRING ROOM 2 & 4 TANKING PRELAUNCH ACTIVITIES

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May 2, 1961

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – MR-3 prelaunch alert. Photo credit: NASA/Santomassino

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NASA image: 2010-3318
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May 14, 2010

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STS-132 LAUNCH L-0 FIRING ROOM 2 & 4 TANKING PRELAUNCH ACTIVITIES

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NASA image: 2010-3317
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May 14, 2010

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STS-132 LAUNCH L-0 FIRING ROOM 2 & 4 TANKING PRELAUNCH ACTIVITIES

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NASA image: 2010-3322
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May 14, 2010

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STS-132 LAUNCH L-0 FIRING ROOM 2 & 4 TANKING PRELAUNCH ACTIVITIES

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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-2009-3886
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Jul 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Shuttle Training Aircraft lands at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3889
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Jul 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After arriving at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to prepare for space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3891
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Jul 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After arriving at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to prepare for space shuttle...

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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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