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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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Jul 27, 2019

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iss060e014962 (July 27, 2019) --- The re-usable SpaceX Dragon space freighter is in the grips of the Canadarm2...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00111
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Nov 19, 2007

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The flight of space shuttle Discovery on the STS-120 mission brought big challenges and big rewards. During the...

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NASA image: STS-79 launch
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Sep 16, 1996

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STS079-S-006 (16 Sept. 1996) --- The space shuttle Atlantis lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launches Astronauts to the Moon (Official NASA Recap)
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Apr 2, 2026

Artemis II Launches Astronauts to the Moon (Official NASA Recap)

Artemis II’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Expedition 68 - NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Flight Day 1 Highlights - Oct. 5, 2022
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Oct 5, 2022

Expedition 68 - NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Flight Day 1 Highlights - Oct. 5, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 astronauts lifted off at 12 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Oct. 5, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-69PC-47
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Mar 3, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Within the Launch Control Center, Vice President Spiro T. Agnew listens to Dr. Kurt H....

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4114
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Sep 25, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio discusses the highlights of the Expedition 38 mission to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5556
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Jul 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Employees at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida are joined by STS-134 Pilot Gregory H....

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4409
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Aug 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The morning sun highlights the back of space shuttle Discovery as it makes its way to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2936
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Apr 18, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Training Auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-133 Commander...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00103
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May 9, 2005

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The crew of STS-114, NASA's Return to Flight mission, recently strapped into Space Shuttle Discovery and prepared...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2044
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Sep 5, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The late afternoon sun highlights Space Shuttle Atlantis after rollback of the rotating...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00190
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Aug 21, 2006

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Time to Fly_ The crew of STS-115 has completed a final phase of...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1459
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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition Three cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin is eager for the second launch attempt of...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00375
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Nov 23, 2004

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By the thousands, sixth-grade students from throughout Brevard County, Fla., recently descended upon the Kennedy...

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NASA image: MSFC Director Todd May and Deputy Director Jody Singer address M
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Sep 26, 2017

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At a Sept. 26 all-hands meeting, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Director Todd May highlights some of the key...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1458
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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition Three cosmonaut Vladimir Dezhurov is ready for the second launch attempt of...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1462
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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Waving to onlookers, the STS-105 and Expedition Three (E3) crews head to the Astrovan...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1454
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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Commander Scott Horowitz is helped with his launch and entry suit for the...

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NASA image: ksc-01pp-1456
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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Mission Specialist Daniel Barry is set to go on the second launch attempt...

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NASA image: ksc-01pp-1460
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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Mission Specialist Patrick Forrester is eager for the second launch attempt on...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launches to the Moon (Official NASA Recap)
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Launches to the Moon (Official NASA Recap)

NASA’s Artemis I mission lifted off on Nov. 16, 2022 from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39B. This video...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1455
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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition Three Commander Frank Culbertson is helped with his launch and entry suit...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1457
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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Pilot Rick Sturckow happy to get ready for the second launch attempt after a...

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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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