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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 15, 2000

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At a 50th anniversary gala capping a year-long celebration of 50 years of launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center, NASA Administrator Mike Griffin...

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach...

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May 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The crew of space shuttle Discovery's STS-124 mission arrive at NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2
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Aug 16, 2019

Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2

Legislators, invited guests and members of the media attend a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 16, 2019, in High Bay...

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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: USA SHUTTLE ATLANTIS ROLLOUT
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Jun 1, 2011

USA SHUTTLE ATLANTIS ROLLOUT

Kennedy Space Center Director Charley Bolden (L) The STS-135 crew (L-R) Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley...

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NASA image: Exploration Ground Systems Ceremony
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Jan 16, 2026

Exploration Ground Systems Ceremony

NASA’s Exploration Ground System’s Senior Vehicle Operations Manager Matt Czech, second from left, passes the baton...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON AE Operations
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Oct 10, 2019

Pegasus ICON AE Operations

Omar Baez, right, launch director in NASA’s Launch Services Program (LSP), monitors the launch of the agency’s...

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Nov 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Mission Specialist Joan Higginbotham (right) is greeted by Shuttle Launch...

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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Launch Control Center, NASA and KSC officials applaud the successful launch...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Launch
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Nov 15, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Launch

Stephen Koerner, director of the Flight Operations Directorate at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, monitors the...

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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Control Center, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach applauds the team...

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NASA image: ARES I-X Launch Prep
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Oct 26, 2009

ARES I-X Launch Prep

Mission managers, from left, NASA Ares I-X Assistant Launch Director Pete Nickolenko, Ground Operations Manager...

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NASA image: Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs
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Dec 19, 2025

Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis II Launch Director, right, and Jeremy Graeber, Artemis II Assistant Launch...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Launch
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Apr 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Launch

Stephen Koerner, director of the Flight Operations Directorate at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, monitors the...

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May 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The crew of space shuttle Discovery's STS-124 mission arrive at NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0926
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Jul 15, 2000

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At a 50th anniversary gala capping a year-long celebration of 50 years of launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Artemis II CDDT
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Dec 20, 2025

Artemis II CDDT

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director, talks to Wes Mondale, NASA test director, during a countdown...

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NASA image: Artemis I Liftoff Activities
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Nov 15, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff Activities

Jasmine Hopkins, at right, NASA Communications, speaks with Kelvin Manning, at left, deputy director, and Janet...

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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency President Dr. Keiji Tachikawa talks to the media during a...

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NASA image: Post WDR Press briefing
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Feb 3, 2026

Post WDR Press briefing

From left to right, Rachel Kraft, NASA Communications; NASA Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya; Lori Glaze,...

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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- From the firing room, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach, NASA Flow Director Stephanie...

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NASA image: Women's History Month Event
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Mar 27, 2018

Women's History Month Event

JoAnn Morgan, former associate director of Kennedy Space Center, was the keynote speaker during a Women's History...

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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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