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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: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

In the Mission Director's Center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Andy Bundy, Avionics lead, left, and Pat...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Karen St. Germain, director of the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, speaks during a...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0550
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Mar 21, 2001

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As the STS-102 crew exits the Crew Transport Vehicle, Center Director Roy Bridges is on hand to welcome them back to...

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NASA image: Jennifer Pruitt, explains ECLSS to media representatives
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Feb 2, 2015

Jennifer Pruitt, explains ECLSS to media representatives

JENNIFER PRUITT, LEAD DESIGN ENGINEER FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION URINE PROCESSING ASSEMBLY AT MARSHALL,...

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NASA image: EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson
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Mar 29, 2018

EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson

NASA Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson stands next to her console in Firing Room 1 at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Launch
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Jul 8, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Launch

NASA Shuttle Launch Director Michael Leinbach monitors the launch countdown from Firing Room Four of the Launch...

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NASA image: Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Tou
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Jul 10, 2019

Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Tou

White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Kelvin Droegemeier visits the roof of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4659
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Dec 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 37, Johnson Space Center Director Ellen...

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NASA image: Storm Clouds Roll In Over The Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jul 12, 2009

Storm Clouds Roll In Over The Vehicle Assembly Building

Storm clouds roll in over the NASA Vehicle Assembly building moments after STS-127 Space Shuttle Launch Director...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 12, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Jeremy Graeber, Artemis assistant launch director, Exploration Ground Systems at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: ML Move Towards Exploration Mission-1 Roll Into VAB HB-3
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Sep 8, 2018

ML Move Towards Exploration Mission-1 Roll Into VAB HB-3

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Exploration Mission-1 launch director, and Michael Sarafin, EM-1 mission manager, talk...

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NASA image: KSC-69p-223
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Mar 27, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An Atlas-Centaur was launched at 5:22 p.m. EST today to send Mariner 7 on its way to...

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NASA image: Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo
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Jul 16, 2019

Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo

On July 16, 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch, Apollo-era and Artemis 1 workers gathered together...

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NASA image: Artemis I Preflight
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Sep 3, 2022

Artemis I Preflight

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: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 12, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director, Exploration Ground Systems at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: STS-120 launch
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Oct 23, 2007

STS-120 launch

STS120-S-026 (23 Oct. 2007) --- In the firing room of the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Shuttle Launch...

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NASA image: 07pd2985
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Oct 23, 2007

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In the firing room of the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Shuttle Launch Director Michael Leinbach (2nd from...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Launch
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Jul 8, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Launch

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Director Robert Lightfoot Jr., standing center, and other management looks on from...

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NASA image: NASA Talks
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May 3, 2023

NASA Talks

Tim Dunn, NASA Launch Director with the Launch Services Program, speaks to participants during an internal knowledge...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Launch Reflection at Pad 39A
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Jul 16, 2019

Apollo 11 Launch Reflection at Pad 39A

Apollo 11 astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins reunite at historic Launch Pad 39 A where Apollo 11 began its...

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NASA image: EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson
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Mar 29, 2018

EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson

NASA Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson stands next to her console in Firing Room 1 at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis I Preflight
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Preflight

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 Launch
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Jul 8, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Launch

NASA Shuttle Launch Director Michael Leinbach monitors the launch countdown from Firing Room Four of the Launch...

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NASA image: LCC Renaming
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Jan 24, 2022

LCC Renaming

Following a ceremony at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Florida spaceport’s launch control center was officially...

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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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