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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 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 26 Prelaunch
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Dec 15, 2010

Expedition 26 Prelaunch

Expedition 26 European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli has his Russian Sokol suit pressure checked at the...

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NASA image: Expedition 25 Prelaunch
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Oct 6, 2010

Expedition 25 Prelaunch

Expedition 25 Flight Engineer Scott Kelly performs the traditional door signing Thursday, October 7, 2010 at the...

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NASA image: PRELAUNCH - APOLLO 10 - KSC
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May 20, 1969

PRELAUNCH - APOLLO 10 - KSC

S69-34318 (11 March 1969) --- Ground-level view at sunset of the Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn...

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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 6, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen illuminated by spotlights atop the...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Prelaunch
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Nov 7, 2013

Expedition 38 Prelaunch

Expedition 38 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, left, Soyuz Commander Mikhail...

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NASA image: Prelaunch - Apollo 10
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May 18, 1969

Prelaunch - Apollo 10

S69-34483 (18 May 1969) --- A technician attaches hose from test stand to spacesuit of astronaut John W. Young,...

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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 at Space Launch Complex 41,...

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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: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 28, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover onboard is seen as it is rolled out...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Prelaunch
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Apr 4, 2011

Expedition 27 Prelaunch

Expedition 27 Ron Garan, left, receives the traditional blessing from a Russian Orthodox priest at the Cosmonaut...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch
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Sep 14, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch

Workers prepare the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II rocket, with the NASA Ice, Cloud and land Elevation...

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NASA image: Prelaunch - Apollo 10 (rollout)
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Mar 11, 1969

Prelaunch - Apollo 10 (rollout)

S69-27915 (11 March 1969) --- Aerial view at Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, showing a close-up of the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Sep 2, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

An osprey is seen in front of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

A full-size model of NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover is seen during a press conference with Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Nov 6, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen illuminated by spotlights after...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Prelaunch
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Nov 7, 2013

Expedition 38 Prelaunch

Expedition 38 Soyuz Commander Mikhail Tyurin of Roscosmos, seated, and backup crew member Russian cosmonaut Max...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch
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Sep 12, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch

An emblem signifying the 381st flight of the United Launch Alliance Delta family is seen on the Delta II rocket,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 24, 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...

MSFC
NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch
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Sep 13, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch

Base of the SLC-2 launch pad is embossed with well wishes for the final launch of the United Launch Alliance Delta...

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NASA image: Psyche Prelaunch Spacecraft Processing
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Jun 26, 2023

Psyche Prelaunch Spacecraft Processing

NASA's Psyche spacecraft is shown in a clean room on June 26, 2023, at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near the...

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NASA image: Expedition 25 Prelaunch
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Oct 6, 2010

Expedition 25 Prelaunch

NASA Expedition 25 Flight Engineer, left, Expedition 25 Soyuz Commander Alexander Kaleri, and Expedition 25 Flight...

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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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