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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: 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: Launch Control Center
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Jun 20, 2018

Launch Control Center

A view of Firing Room 1 in the Launch Control Center (LCC) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Apollo and...

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NASA image: Storm Clouds Roll In Over The Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jul 11, 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: 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 follows operations at her console in Firing Room 1 at the Kennedy...

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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 follows operations in Firing Room 1 at the Kennedy Space Center's...

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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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NASA image: Charlie Bolden Talks to Media About Orion Mission
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Dec 3, 2014

Charlie Bolden Talks to Media About Orion Mission

At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 37, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden speaks to members of the...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-129 Mission
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Nov 16, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-129 Mission

STS129-S-059 (16 Nov. 2009) --- In Firing Room 4 of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Control Center, Kennedy...

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NASA image: Boeing/ULA Egress Demonstration
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Jun 19, 2018

Boeing/ULA Egress Demonstration

Chris Ferguson, Boeing’s Director of Crew and Mission Operations for their Commercial Crew Program, is helped into...

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NASA image: KSC-75pc-167
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Mar 27, 1975

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The mated orbiter and lander for Viking A were encapsulated within a Centaur shroud at...

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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 at her console in Firing Room 1 at the Kennedy Space Center's Launch...

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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 follows operations at her console in Firing Room 1 at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Prelaunch News Conference
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Jul 27, 2020

Mars 2020 Prelaunch News Conference

Mars 2020 Prelaunch News Conference with representatives from NASA, United Launch Alliance and the 45th Space Wing....

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

STS-135 Atlantis Launch

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden congratulates Launch Director Michael Leinbach, facing camera, in Firing Room Four...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Sep 3, 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: 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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NASA image: KSC-2009-6370
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Nov 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Firing Room 4 of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Control Center, Kennedy Director Bob...

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NASA image: 200802070006HQ
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Feb 7, 2008

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Launch Director for the space shuttle Atlantis, Doug Lyons monitors the weather and shuttle systems prior to the...

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NASA image: Charlie Bolden Talks to Media About Orion Mission
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Dec 3, 2014

Charlie Bolden Talks to Media About Orion Mission

At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 37, United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno speaks to members of...

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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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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 follows operations at her console in Firing Room 1 at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1570
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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Shuttle Launch Director Michael Leinbach talks on the phonein the Launch Control Center...

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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 follows operations at her console in Firing Room 1 at the Kennedy...

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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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