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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: STS-114 launch at KSC
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Jul 26, 2005

STS-114 launch at KSC

STS114-S-022 (26 July 2005) --- Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 10:39 a.m. (EDT) on...

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NASA image: STS-114 launch at KSC
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Jul 26, 2005

STS-114 launch at KSC

STS114-S-014 (26 July 2005) --- Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 10:39 a.m. EDT to begin the two-day...

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NASA image: Webb Journey to Space EP1
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Oct 12, 2021

Webb Journey to Space EP1

The Webb Telescope begins its journey to the launch site leaving the Northrop Grumman facility in Redondo Beach,...

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NASA image: STS-114 launch at KSC
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Jul 26, 2005

STS-114 launch at KSC

STS114-S-028 (26 July 2005) --- Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 10:39 a.m. (EDT) on...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Launch Event at Goddard Visitor Center. NASA's first
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Launch Event at Goddard Visitor Center. NASA's first

OSIRIS-REx Launch Event at Goddard Visitor Center. NASA's first asteroid sampling mission launched into space at...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00065
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Aug 4, 2007

KSC-07-S-00065

NASA Launch Commentator George Diller begins coverage of the Phoenix Mars Lander mission. The Phoenix spacecraft...

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NASA image: NASA's Perseverance Rover Launches to Mars
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Jul 30, 2020

NASA's Perseverance Rover Launches to Mars

NASA’s Perseverance Rover began its long journey to Mars today by successfully launching from Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6045
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Nov 2, 2012

KSC-2012-6045

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the space shuttle Atlantis pauses during its...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0634
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Mar 5, 2008

KSC-08pd0634

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the NASA Railroad train hauling the solid rocket...

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NASA image: Artemis II
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Jan 17, 2026

Artemis II

NASA’s crawler-transporter 2 carrying the agency’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout for Launch
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Mar 20, 2026

Artemis II Rollout for Launch

A closeup view of NASA’s Orion spacecraft with the launch abort system atop secured to NASA’s crawler-transporter 2...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout for Launch
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Mar 20, 2026

Artemis II Rollout for Launch

NASA’s crawler-transporter 2 carrying the agency’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout for Launch
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Mar 20, 2026

Artemis II Rollout for Launch

NASA’s crawler-transporter 2 carrying the agency’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout for Launch
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Mar 20, 2026

Artemis II Rollout for Launch

NASA’s crawler-transporter 2 carrying the agency’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout for Launch
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Mar 20, 2026

Artemis II Rollout for Launch

NASA’s crawler-transporter 2 carrying the agency’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout for Launch
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Mar 20, 2026

Artemis II Rollout for Launch

A closeup view of NASA’s Orion spacecraft with the launch abort system atop secured to NASA’s crawler-transporter 2...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout for Launch
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Mar 20, 2026

Artemis II Rollout for Launch

NASA’s crawler-transporter 2 carrying the agency’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout for Launch
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Mar 20, 2026

Artemis II Rollout for Launch

NASA’s crawler-transporter 2 carrying the agency’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout for Launch
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Mar 20, 2026

Artemis II Rollout for Launch

NASA’s crawler-transporter 2 carrying the agency’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout for Launch
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Mar 20, 2026

Artemis II Rollout for Launch

NASA’s crawler-transporter 2 carrying the agency’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout for Launch
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Mar 20, 2026

Artemis II Rollout for Launch

NASA’s crawler-transporter 2 carrying the agency’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Artemis II
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Jan 17, 2026

Artemis II

NASA’s crawler-transporter 2 carrying the agency’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Artemis II
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Jan 17, 2026

Artemis II

NASA’s crawler-transporter 2 carrying the agency’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout Timelapse
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Jan 17, 2026

Artemis II Rollout Timelapse

NASA’s crawler-transporter 2 carrying the agency’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft,...

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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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