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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: WATER EGRESS
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Jul 16, 1965

WATER EGRESS

S65-28459 (16 July 1965) --- Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, command pilot for the Gemini-5 backup crew, inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-90PC-0666
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Apr 10, 1990

KSC-90PC-0666

The orbiter Discovery is unveiled as rollback of the Rotating Service Structure begins during final prelaunch...

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NASA image: Aerial View - Apollo VIII Space Vehicle - Pad "A" - Launch Complex (LC)-38 - Cape
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Dec 17, 1968

Aerial View - Apollo VIII Space Vehicle - Pad "A" - Launch Complex (LC)-38 - Cape

S68-55416 (17 Dec. 1968) --- High-angle view of the Apollo 8 (Spacecraft 103/Saturn 503) space vehicle at Pad A,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Collins - Gemini 10 - Young - MSC
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Jul 18, 1966

Astronaut Collins - Gemini 10 - Young - MSC

S66-46477 (18 July 1966) --- Close-up of astronaut Michael Collins, Gemini-10 pilot, making final adjustments and...

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NASA image: Orbital Flight Test Simulation at Johnson Space Center
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Nov 7, 2018

Orbital Flight Test Simulation at Johnson Space Center

Boeing’s Flight Control Team participated in a rehearsal of prelaunch procedures for the company’s upcoming Orbital...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Falcon 9 First Stage Booster Arrival
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Jul 14, 2027

SpaceX Crew-1 Falcon 9 First Stage Booster Arrival

The SpaceX Falcon 9 first stage booster that will launch NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 mission arrived in Florida Tuesday,...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00026
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Apr 1, 2011

KSC-11-S-00026

In preparation for space shuttle Endeavour's final launch, the STS-134 crew of six veteran astronauts flew T-38...

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NASA image: SUITING-UP (GEMINI-TITAN [GT]-11) - CAPE
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Sep 14, 1966

SUITING-UP (GEMINI-TITAN [GT]-11) - CAPE

S66-50725 (12 Sept. 1966) --- Astronaut Richard F. Gordon Jr., pilot of the Gemini-11 spaceflight, reclines on a...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Simulation at Kennedy Space Center
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Nov 7, 2018

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Simulation at Kennedy Space Center

Inside the Boeing Mission Control Center at Kennedy Space Center, Fla., launch control teams for the CST-100...

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NASA image: Expedition 32 Press Conference
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Jul 13, 2012

Expedition 32 Press Conference

Quarantined Expedition 32 Canadian backup crewmember Chris Hadfield answers reporters questions from behind glass...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Certification
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Oct 17, 2003

Expedition 8 Certification

Expedition 8 Commander and NASA Science Officer Michael Foale, left, Expedition 8 Soyuz Commander Alexander Kaleri...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection

Expedition 8 Commander and NASA Science Officer Michael Foale, center, visits the launch pad at the Baikonur...

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00048
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May 4, 2010

KSC-10-S-00048

In preparation for liftoff of space shuttle Atlantis on the STS-132 mission, the six-member crew flew to NASA's...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-Launch Briefing
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Nov 13, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-Launch Briefing

Benji Reed, senior director, Human Spaceflight Programs, SpaceX, answers questions during a virtual prelaunch news...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-Launch Briefing
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Nov 13, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-Launch Briefing

Steve Stich, manager, Commercial Crew Program, Kennedy Space Center, answers questions during a virtual prelaunch...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-Launch Briefing
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Nov 13, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-Launch Briefing

Kyle Herring, NASA Communications, moderates a virtual prelaunch news conference Nov. 13, 2020, inside the Press...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-Launch Briefing
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Nov 13, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-Launch Briefing

Kirt Costello, chief scientist, International Space Station Program, Johnson Space Center, answers questions during...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-Launch Briefing
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Nov 13, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-Launch Briefing

Arlena Moses, launch weather officer, U.S. Air Force 45th Weather Squadron, answers questions during a virtual...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-Launch Briefing
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Nov 13, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-Launch Briefing

Joel Montalbano, manager, International Space Station, Johnson Space Center, answers questions during a virtual...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-Launch Briefing
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Nov 13, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-Launch Briefing

Norm Knight, deputy manager, Flight Operations Directorate, Johnson Space Center, answers questions during a virtual...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine answers social media questions ahead of the launch of NASA’s Mars 2020...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 28, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover onboard is seen illuminated by...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

Space Launch Complex 41 is seen illuminated by spotlights, Wednesday, July 29, 2020, ahead of the launch of a United...

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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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