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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: Women's Equality Day
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Aug 26, 2019

Women's Equality Day

A panel discussion, featuring women in leadership roles at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is held on Aug....

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Prelaunch Press Conference
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Nov 12, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 Prelaunch Press Conference

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA and industry leaders speak to members of the media at a prelaunch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Control Center Activities
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Launch Control Center Activities

From left, Artemis I Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, and Assistant Launch Director Jeremy Graeber,...

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NASA image: IXPE Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 7, 2021

IXPE Prelaunch News Conference

IXPE Prelaunch News Conference with representatives from NASA, Ball Aerospace, SpaceX, and Space Launch Delta 45....

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, Center Director Roy Bridges (left), Program Manager of the International Space Station (ISS) Randy Brinkley (second from left) and STS-98 Commander Ken Cockrell (right) applaud the unveiling of the name "Destiny" for the U.S. Laboratory module. The lab, which is behnd them on a workstand, is scheduled to be launched on STS-98 on Space Shuttle Endeavour in early 2000. It will become the centerpiece of scientific research on the ISS. The Shuttle will spend six days docked to the Station while the laboratory is attached and three spacewalks are conducted to compete its assembly. The laboratory will be launched with five equipment racks aboard, which will provide essential functions for Station systems, including high data-rate communications, and maintain the Station's orientation using control gyroscopes launched earlier. Additional equipment and research racks will be installed in the laboratory on subsequent Shuttle flights.
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Dec 1, 1998

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, Center Director Roy Bridges (left), Program Manager of the International Space Station (ISS) Randy Brinkley (second from left) and STS-98 Commander Ken Cockrell (right) applaud the unveiling of the name "Destiny" for the U.S. Laboratory module. The lab, which is behnd them on a workstand, is scheduled to be launched on STS-98 on Space Shuttle Endeavour in early 2000. It will become the centerpiece of scientific research on the ISS. The Shuttle will spend six days docked to the Station while the laboratory is attached and three spacewalks are conducted to compete its assembly. The laboratory will be launched with five equipment racks aboard, which will provide essential functions for Station systems, including high data-rate communications, and maintain the Station's orientation using control gyroscopes launched earlier. Additional equipment and research racks will be installed in the laboratory on subsequent Shuttle flights.

NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 Post-Launch News Conference
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Oct 5, 2022

NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 Post-Launch News Conference

Sarah Walker, director of Dragon Mission Management at SpaceX, participates in a postlaunch news conference for...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 Post-Launch News Conference
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Oct 5, 2022

NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 Post-Launch News Conference

Sergei Krikalev, executive director of Human Space Flight Programs with Roscosmos, participates in a postlaunch news...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 Post-Launch News Conference
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Oct 5, 2022

NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 Post-Launch News Conference

Kathy Lueders, associate administrator for NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, participates...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-5 Mission
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Oct 1, 2022

NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-5 Mission

Representatives from NASA participate in a media event at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday,...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-5 Astronauts Arrival at Kennedy Space Center
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Oct 1, 2022

SpaceX Crew-5 Astronauts Arrival at Kennedy Space Center

Representatives from NASA participate in a media event at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2498
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May 29, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Ed Hoffman, from left, Bob Sieck and Bob Cabana discuss techniques to handle a transition era...

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NASA image: Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.
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Jul 12, 2001

Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.

JSC2001-E-21338 (12 July 2001) --- Robert Gest (left), with United Space Alliance (USA); Steven A. Hawley, deputy...

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NASA image: Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Tou
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Jul 10, 2019

Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Tou

From left to right, NASA Associate Administrator for STEM Engagement Mike Kincade, left, Kelvin Manning, associate...

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NASA image: OMB Director and Bridenstine Visit
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Aug 28, 2020

OMB Director and Bridenstine Visit

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, far left, Russell Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and...

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NASA image: Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing
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Mar 28, 2018

Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing

NASA Astrophysics Division director Paul Hertz, left, Sara Seager, TESS deputy director of science, MIT, George...

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Feb 12, 2001

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On the Fixed Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B, this distinguished group look at the emergency escape equipment...

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NASA image: NASA Center “DirectHERS” -- Launching Through the Glass Ceil
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Jun 7, 2022

NASA Center “DirectHERS” -- Launching Through the Glass Ceil

Director of Marshall Space Flight Center, Jody Singer, speaks on a panel with NASA's three other female center...

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NASA image: NASA Center “DirectHERS” -- Launching Through the Glass Ceil
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Jun 7, 2022

NASA Center “DirectHERS” -- Launching Through the Glass Ceil

Director of Johnson Space Center, Vanessa Wyche, speaks on a panel with NASA's three other female center directors:...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1502
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Oct 6, 1997

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STS-86 Commander James D. Wetherbee, at center, is greeted by KSC Space Shuttle officials shortly after landing the...

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NASA image: Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Tou
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Jul 10, 2019

Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Tou

NASA Associate Administrator for STEM Engagement Mike Kincade, left, White House Office of Science and Technology...

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NASA image: Artemis II Post Flight Readiness Review News Conference
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Mar 12, 2026

Artemis II Post Flight Readiness Review News Conference

Norm Knight, director, Flight Operations Directorate, participates in a post-Flight Readiness Review news conference...

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NASA image: Artemis II Flight Readiness Review
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Mar 11, 2026

Artemis II Flight Readiness Review

From left, Joel Montalbano acting associate administrator for NASA’s Space Operations Mission Directorate at NASA...

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NASA image: OMB Director and Bridenstine Visit
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Aug 28, 2020

OMB Director and Bridenstine Visit

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, far right, accompanies Russell Vought, second from right, director of the...

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NASA image: STS-100 MCC Launch Activities
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Apr 19, 2001

STS-100 MCC Launch Activities

JSC2001-E-12116 (19 April 2001) --- LeRoy Cain, at the Flight Director console, peruses information on large screens...

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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, Center Director Roy Bridges (left), Program...

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