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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-135 Atlantis Launch
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Jul 8, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Launch

The exhaust plume from space shuttle Atlantis is seen through the window of a Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) as it...

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NASA image: Gemini 10 prime crew participate in Simultaneous Launch Demonstration
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Jul 12, 1966

Gemini 10 prime crew participate in Simultaneous Launch Demonstration

S66-42702 (12 July 1966) --- Gemini-10 prime crew, astronauts John W. Young (left), command pilot, and Michael...

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NASA image: Astronaut Michael Collins during Simultaneous Launch Demonstration
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Jul 12, 1966

Astronaut Michael Collins during Simultaneous Launch Demonstration

S66-42704 (12 July 1966) --- Astronaut Michael Collins, prime crew pilot for the Gemini-10 spaceflight, is seen...

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NASA image: Launch of the Apollo 14 lunar landing mission
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Jan 31, 1971

Launch of the Apollo 14 lunar landing mission

S71-18395 (31 Jan. 1971) --- The huge, 363-feet tall Apollo 14 (Spacecraft 110/Lunar Module 8/Saturn 509) space...

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NASA image: STS-64 launch view
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Sep 9, 1994

STS-64 launch view

STS064-S-051 (9 Sept. 1994) --- With a crew of six NASA astronauts aboard, the space shuttle Discovery heads for its...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB
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Dec 8, 2022

Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB

NASA’s mobile launcher, carried atop the crawler-transporter 2, left launch pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB
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Dec 8, 2022

Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB

NASA’s mobile launcher, carried atop the crawler-transporter 2, left launch pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB
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Dec 8, 2022

Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB

NASA’s mobile launcher, carried atop the crawler-transporter 2, left launch pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB
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Dec 8, 2022

Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB

NASA’s mobile launcher, carried atop the crawler-transporter 2, left launch pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB
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Dec 8, 2022

Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB

NASA’s mobile launcher, carried atop the crawler-transporter 2, left launch pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB
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Dec 8, 2022

Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB

NASA’s mobile launcher, carried atop the crawler-transporter 2, left launch pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB
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Dec 8, 2022

Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB

NASA’s mobile launcher, carried atop the crawler-transporter 2, left launch pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB
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Dec 8, 2022

Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB

NASA’s mobile launcher, carried atop the crawler-transporter 2, left launch pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB
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Dec 8, 2022

Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB

NASA’s mobile launcher, carried atop the crawler-transporter 2, left launch pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4801
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Dec 10, 2014

KSC-2014-4801

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is being lowered by crane onto a launch pad at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4802
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Dec 10, 2014

KSC-2014-4802

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians prepare NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander for free flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4806
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Dec 11, 2014

KSC-2014-4806

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians prepare the launch pad for NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Rollout
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Apr 16, 2017

Expedition 51 Rollout

Launch Pad 1 is seen as the Soyuz MS-04 spacecraft is rolled out to the launch pad by train on Monday, April 17,...

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NASA image: Expedition 61 Soyuz Rollout
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Sep 23, 2019

Expedition 61 Soyuz Rollout

The flags of Russia, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Kazakhstan and Roscosmos fly at the launch pad...

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NASA image: STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39A
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Jul 8, 1994

STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39A

STS065-S-048 (8 July 1994) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia, with six NASA astronauts and a Japanese payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2665
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May 22, 2014

KSC-2014-2665

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander performed a free-flight test from a launch pad at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2714
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May 28, 2014

KSC-2014-2714

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engineers in the Morpheus Control Room monitor conditions in preparation for the first free...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2276
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Apr 24, 2014

KSC-2014-2276

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Preparations are underway for a free-flight test of the Morpheus prototype lander from a new...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2282
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Apr 24, 2014

KSC-2014-2282

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is being prepared for a free flight test from a new...

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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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