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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: Artemis II on Launch Pad
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Feb 10, 2026

Artemis II on Launch Pad

A closeup view shows the NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft and launch...

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NASA image: Deep Impact on Launch Pad
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Jan 21, 2005

Deep Impact on Launch Pad

NASA Deep Impact awaits launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. on Jan. 12, 2005.

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NASA image: Artemis II on Launch Pad
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Feb 10, 2026

Artemis II on Launch Pad

A side view shows one of the twin SLS (Space Launch System) solid rocket boosters, core stage, Orion spacecraft, and...

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NASA image: Artemis II on Launch Pad
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Feb 10, 2026

Artemis II on Launch Pad

A closeup view shows the Orion spacecraft and launch abort system for NASA’s Artemis II test flight at Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis II on Launch Pad
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Feb 10, 2026

Artemis II on Launch Pad

NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft stand vertical on mobile launcher 1 at...

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NASA image: Psyche on the Launch Pad
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Oct 11, 2023

Psyche on the Launch Pad

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with the Psyche spacecraft onboard is seen at Launch Complex 39A as preparations...

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NASA image: Psyche on the Launch Pad
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Oct 13, 2023

Psyche on the Launch Pad

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with the Psyche spacecraft onboard is seen at Launch Complex 39A next to the countdown...

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NASA image: Artemis II on Launch Pad
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Feb 10, 2026

Artemis II on Launch Pad

A photo shows a closeup view of the White Room connected to the crew access arm of the Orion spacecraft with launch...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, roll out to KSC LC pad 39B
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Jul 4, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, roll out to KSC LC pad 39B

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rolls out to Kennedy Space Center (KSC) launch complex (LC) pad 39B on...

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NASA image: STS-121 crewmembers leave the O&C Bldg. on their way to the launch pad
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Jul 4, 2006

STS-121 crewmembers leave the O&C Bldg. on their way to the launch pad

STS121-S-005 (4 July 2006) --- The STS-121 crewmembers, having donned their shuttle launch and entry suits, wave...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 16 space vehicle at Pad A, Launch Complex 39
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Mar 29, 1972

View of Apollo 16 space vehicle at Pad A, Launch Complex 39

S72-34473 (29 March 1972) --- A ground-level view of Pad A, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center (KSC), showing...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 Crew Members wave goodbye at launch pad
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Mar 30, 2006

Expedition 13 Crew Members wave goodbye at launch pad

JSC2006-E-11941 (30 March 2006) --- Prime crew members for the upcoming mission to the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Water Deluge Test at Launch Complex 39B
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May 24, 2018

Water Deluge Test at Launch Complex 39B

About 450,000 gallons of water flow at high speed from a holding tank through new and modified piping and valves,...

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NASA image: Water Deluge Test at Launch Complex 39B
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May 24, 2018

Water Deluge Test at Launch Complex 39B

About 450,000 gallons of water flow at high speed from a holding tank through new and modified piping and valves,...

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NASA image: Water Deluge Test at Launch Complex 39B
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May 24, 2018

Water Deluge Test at Launch Complex 39B

About 450,000 gallons of water flow at high speed from a holding tank through new and modified piping and valves,...

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NASA image: Water Deluge Test at Launch Complex 39B
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May 24, 2018

Water Deluge Test at Launch Complex 39B

About 450,000 gallons of water flow at high speed from a holding tank through new and modified piping and valves,...

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NASA image: Water Deluge Test at Launch Complex 39B
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May 24, 2018

Water Deluge Test at Launch Complex 39B

About 450,000 gallons of water flow at high speed from a holding tank through new and modified piping and valves,...

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NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, roll out to KSC LC Pad 39B
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Feb 3, 1989

STS-29 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, roll out to KSC LC Pad 39B

S89-28107 (3 Feb 1989) --- A low angle view of the Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a mobile launch platform, during...

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NASA image: Launch - Apollo 14 Lunar Landing Mission - KSC
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Jan 31, 1971

Launch - Apollo 14 Lunar Landing Mission - KSC

S71-17620 (31 Jan. 1971) --- The huge, 363-feet tall Apollo 14 (Spacecraft 110/Lunar Module 8/Saturn 509) space...

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NASA image: Delta II rocket carrying NASA's Dawn spacecraft launches from pa
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Sep 27, 2007

Delta II rocket carrying NASA's Dawn spacecraft launches from pa

Against a backdrop of clouds on the horizon, the Delta II rocket carrying NASA's Dawn spacecraft rises from the...

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NASA image: IOPSS Wet Flow Test at Pad 39B
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Jul 25, 2019

IOPSS Wet Flow Test at Pad 39B

The second set of 4 Ignition Overpressure and Sound Suppression Systems (IOPSS) wet flow tests at Pad B to certify...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Launch
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Apr 1, 2010

Expedition 27 Launch

The Soyuz TMA-21 launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 carrying Expedition...

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NASA image: LC 48 Site Development
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Jun 1, 2021

LC 48 Site Development

Pictured here is the site of Launch Complex 48 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on June 1, 2021. The...

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NASA image: LC 48 Site Development
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Jun 1, 2021

LC 48 Site Development

Pictured here is the site of Launch Complex 48 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on June 1, 2021. The...

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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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