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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 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: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Sep 1, 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: Lucy Mission Prelaunch
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Oct 15, 2021

Lucy Mission Prelaunch

President and CEO United Launch AllianceTory Bruno, left, and NASA Associate Administrator for Science Thomas...

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NASA image: Lucy Mission Prelaunch
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Oct 14, 2021

Lucy Mission Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard is seen as it is rolled out of the Vertical...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 27, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

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

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NASA image: SKYLAB IV - PRELAUNCH (KSC)
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Nov 16, 1973

SKYLAB IV - PRELAUNCH (KSC)

S73-36908 (8 Nov. 1973) --- Astronaut Gerald P. Carr, commander of the Skylab 4 mission, undergoes spacesuit...

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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 questions from the media during a press conference ahead of the launch of...

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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 a mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: PRELAUNCH - APOLLO X - CAPE
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May 20, 1969

PRELAUNCH - APOLLO X - CAPE

S69-34337 (6 May 1969) --- Apollo 10 astronauts John W. Young (left), command module pilot; and Thomas P. Stafford,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 31, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

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

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch

The space shuttle Atlantis is revealed as the rotating service structure (RSS) is rolled back at launch pad 39a on...

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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: STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch

The space shuttle Atlantis is revealed as the rotating service structure (RSS) is rolled back at launch pad 39a on...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Nov 7, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

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

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NASA image: Expedition 26 Prelaunch
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Dec 15, 2010

Expedition 26 Prelaunch

Expedition 26 Soyuz Commander Dmitry Kondratyev has his Russian Sokol suit pressure checked at the Baikonur...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 28, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

People stop outside the Launch Pad 39B gate to photograph themselves with NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Prelaunch
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft stands ready to launch from Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Prelaunch
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Aug 10, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Prelaunch

NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate Thomas Zurbuchen, left, American solar...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch
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Sep 15, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II rocket with the NASA Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2)...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Prelaunch
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Apr 4, 2011

Expedition 27 Prelaunch

Expedition 27 NASA Flight Engineer Ron Garan gives the thumbs up while his Russian Sokol suit is prepared for launch...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Prelaunch
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Apr 4, 2011

Expedition 27 Prelaunch

Expedition 27 crew members NASA Flight Engineer Ron Garan, left, and Russian Flight Engineer Andrey Borisenko wave...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 30, 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: Expedition 27 Prelaunch
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Apr 4, 2011

Expedition 27 Prelaunch

Expedition 27 Soyuz Commander Alexander Samokutyaev performs the traditional door signing Monday, April 4, 2011 at...

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NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Briefing
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May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Briefing

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas-V rocket is seen with NASA's InSight spacecraft onboard, Thursday, May 3,...

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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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