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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.

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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-2009-3890
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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-2009-3887
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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in KSC's Vertical Processing Facility make final prelaunch prepartions to various payload elements that are part of the second Hubble Space Telescope (HST) servicing mission, STS-82.  Liftoff is targeted Feb. 11 aboard Discovery with a crew of seven.
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Jan 18, 1997

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in KSC's Vertical Processing Facility make final prelaunch prepartions to various payload elements that are part of the second Hubble Space Telescope (HST) servicing mission, STS-82. Liftoff is targeted Feb. 11 aboard Discovery with a crew of seven.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in KSC's Vertical Processing Facility make final prelaunch prepartions to...

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NASA image: STP-2 NASA Tech Show
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Jun 23, 2019

STP-2 NASA Tech Show

Chris McLean, (right) principal investigator for NASA’s Green Propellant Infusion Mission at Ball Aerospace, and Joe...

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NASA image: STP-2 NASA Tech Show
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Jun 23, 2019

STP-2 NASA Tech Show

Todd Ely (right), principal investigator for NASA’s Deep Space Atomic Clock, and Deputy Principal Investigator Jill...

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NASA image: STP-2 NASA Tech Show
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Jun 23, 2019

STP-2 NASA Tech Show

Joe Cassady, executive director of space at Aeroject Rocketdyne, explains NASA’s Green Propellant Infusion Mission...

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NASA image: STP-2 NASA Tech Show
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Jun 23, 2019

STP-2 NASA Tech Show

Chris McLean, (right) principal investigator for NASA’s Green Propellant Infusion Mission at Ball Aerospace, and...

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NASA image: STP-2 NASA Tech Show
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Jun 23, 2019

STP-2 NASA Tech Show

Todd Ely, principal investigator for NASA’s Deep Space Atomic Clock, from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX CRS-22 Prelaunch News Conference
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Jun 2, 2021

NASA's SpaceX CRS-22 Prelaunch News Conference

SpaceX’s 22nd contracted cargo resupply mission (CRS) to the International Space Station for NASA will deliver more...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Apr 12, 1962

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Dr. Kurt Debus and Dr. von Braun during prelaunch activities of the Ranger IV at Launch Pad 12 on April 12. 1962.

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NASA image: KSC-74PC-0562
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Dec 18, 1974

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Prelaunch of Symphonie-A on Complex 17-B, a communications satellite for Franco-German...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00122
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Nov 5, 2009

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The STS-129 astronauts came to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida for their last prelaunch training, known as...

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NASA image: KSC-72P-0547
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Dec 6, 1972

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Apollo 17 Lunar module Pilot Harrison H. Schmitt shares a moment of relaxation with astronaut Alan Shepard during...

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NASA image: VEG-03 J/K/L Preparations for NG-13
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Jan 15, 2020

VEG-03 J/K/L Preparations for NG-13

VEG-03 J/K/L prelaunch preparations. These experiments will test seed film with red romaine lettuce, Amara mustard,...

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NASA image: JPSS-2/LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 28, 2022

JPSS-2/LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference

Irene Parker, deputy assistant administrator, NOAA Systems, National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Services,...

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NASA image: JPSS-2/LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 28, 2022

JPSS-2/LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference

NASA held a prelaunch news conference for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Joint Polar...

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NASA image: JPSS-2/LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 28, 2022

JPSS-2/LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference

Omar Baez, launch director, NASA’s Launch Services Program, participates in a prelaunch news conference for the...

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NASA image: JPSS-2/LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 28, 2022

JPSS-2/LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference

Tim Walsh, director, NOAA’s JPSS Program Office, NOAA, participates in a prelaunch news conference for the National...

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NASA image: JPSS-2/LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 28, 2022

JPSS-2/LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference

Gary Wentz, vice president, Government and Commercial Programs, ULA, participates in a prelaunch news conference for...

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NASA image: JPSS-2/LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 28, 2022

JPSS-2/LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference

John Gagosian, director, NASA’s Joint Agency Satellite Division, participates in a prelaunch news conference for the...

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NASA image: JPSS-2/LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 28, 2022

JPSS-2/LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference

Omar Baez, launch director, NASA’s Launch Services Program, participates in a prelaunch news conference for the...

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NASA image: JPSS-2/LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 28, 2022

JPSS-2/LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference

NASA held a prelaunch news conference for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Joint Polar...

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NASA image: JPSS-2/LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 28, 2022

JPSS-2/LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference

NASA held a prelaunch news conference for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Joint Polar...

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NASA image: JPSS-2/LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 28, 2022

JPSS-2/LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference

Capt. Zack Zounes, launch weather officer, U.S. Space Force, participates in a prelaunch news conference for the...

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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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