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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: PRELAUNCH - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 - MISC. - CAPE
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Feb 26, 1965

PRELAUNCH - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 - MISC. - CAPE

S65-22666 (8 March 1965) --- Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr., the command pilot of the GT-3 backup crew, is shown...

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NASA image: STP-2 NASA Tech Show
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Jun 23, 2019

STP-2 NASA Tech Show

NASA prelaunch technology TV show from Kennedy Space Center on June 23, 2019. Subject matter experts will explain...

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

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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: 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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May 4, 2010

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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: Boeing OFT-2 Pre-Launch Briefing
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Jul 27, 2021

Boeing OFT-2 Pre-Launch Briefing

Members of the media gather in the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium in Florida during a prelaunch news...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Pre-Launch Briefing
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Jul 27, 2021

Boeing OFT-2 Pre-Launch Briefing

Officials from NASA, Boeing, United Launch Alliance (ULA) and the U.S. Space Force 45th Weather Squadron participate...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Pre-Launch Briefing
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Jul 27, 2021

Boeing OFT-2 Pre-Launch Briefing

Officials from NASA, Boeing, United Launch Alliance (ULA) and the U.S. Space Force 45th Weather Squadron participate...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Prelaunch News Conference
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May 17, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Prelaunch News Conference

Officials from NASA, Boeing, United Launch Alliance (ULA) and the U.S. Space Force 45th Weather Squadron participate...

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NASA image: VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - In the spacecraft processing facility on North Vandenberg Air Force Base, the Gravity Probe B experiment sits on an assembly and test stand where it has been subject to various prelaunch testing. The Gravity Probe B will launch a payload of four gyroscopes into low-Earth polar orbit to test two extraordinary predictions of Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity: the geodetic effect (how space and time are warped by the presence of the Earth) and frame dragging (how Earth’s rotation drags space and time around with it). Once in orbit, for 18 months each gyroscope’s spin axis will be monitored as it travels through local spacetime, observing and measuring these effects. The experiment was developed by Stanford University, Lockheed Martin and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. The targeted launch date is Dec. 6, 2003.
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Sep 12, 2003

VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - In the spacecraft processing facility on North Vandenberg Air Force Base, the Gravity Probe B experiment sits on an assembly and test stand where it has been subject to various prelaunch testing. The Gravity Probe B will launch a payload of four gyroscopes into low-Earth polar orbit to test two extraordinary predictions of Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity: the geodetic effect (how space and time are warped by the presence of the Earth) and frame dragging (how Earth’s rotation drags space and time around with it). Once in orbit, for 18 months each gyroscope’s spin axis will be monitored as it travels through local spacetime, observing and measuring these effects. The experiment was developed by Stanford University, Lockheed Martin and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. The targeted launch date is Dec. 6, 2003.

NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch
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Aug 3, 2021

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen at sunrise on the...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch
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Aug 2, 2021

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen on the launch pad...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch
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May 18, 2022

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen illuminated by...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch
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May 18, 2022

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen after being rolled...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch
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May 18, 2022

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen on the launch pad...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch
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Aug 2, 2021

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen as it is rolled...

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NASA image: SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test Prelaunch News Conference
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Jan 17, 2020

SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test Prelaunch News Conference

Mike McAleenan, launch weather officer with the U.S. Air Force 45th Weather Squadron, participates in a briefing at...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch
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Aug 2, 2021

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen on the launch pad...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch
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Aug 3, 2021

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen at sunrise on the...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch
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Aug 2, 2021

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen as it is rolled...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch
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Jul 29, 2021

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft onboard is seen as it is rolled...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch
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May 18, 2022

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch

The crew access arm is seen as it swings into position for Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft atop a United...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch
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May 18, 2022

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen on the launch pad...

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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.
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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - In the spacecraft processing facility on North Vandenberg Air Force Base, the Gravity Probe...

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