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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 Crew Suiting and Walkout
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Aug 11, 2025

Artemis II Crew Suiting and Walkout

NASA astronaut Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist, smiles during suit-up operations inside the Neil A....

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Aug 11, 2025

Artemis II Crew Suiting and Walkout

NASA astronaut Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist, smiles during suit-up operations inside the Neil A....

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Suiting and Walkout
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Aug 11, 2025

Artemis II Crew Suiting and Walkout

CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist, smiles during suit-up operations...

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Aug 22, 2022

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Astronauts and astronaut candidates walk towards the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft at Launch Pad...

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NASA image: Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A
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Mar 11, 2014

Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Launch pad 39A looks much like it did after the liftoff of STS-135, the final space shuttle...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary - Michael Collins at Pad 39A
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Jul 16, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary - Michael Collins at Pad 39A

On the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch, July 16, 2019, astronaut Michael Collins, right, speaks to Kennedy...

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Feb 24, 2011

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STS-133 Crew Heads to the Pad. The six Discovery astronauts suited up in their flight gear wave to the crowd and...

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Aug 17, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Launch Pad 39A is seen from the Saturn Causeway....

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Suiting and Walkout
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Aug 11, 2025

Artemis II Crew Suiting and Walkout

From left to right, NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist; Reid Wiseman, Artemis II...

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Jul 2, 2006

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The crew of STS-121 enters Discovery from the White Room at Launch Pad 39B. The closeout crew assists the astronauts...

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Nov 16, 2009

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The astronauts suit up and head to the launch pad for the liftoff of space shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-129 to...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Suiting and Walkout
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Aug 11, 2025

Artemis II Crew Suiting and Walkout

From left to right, NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist; Reid Wiseman, Artemis II...

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NASA image: Artemis Astronauts Photo-Op at Launch Complex 39B
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Aug 28, 2022

Artemis Astronauts Photo-Op at Launch Complex 39B

Artemis Astronauts Photo-Op at Launch Complex 39B.

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NASA image: Gemini 11 prime crew prepare to enter Gemini 11 spacecraft
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Sep 10, 1966

Gemini 11 prime crew prepare to enter Gemini 11 spacecraft

S66-57967 (10 Sept. 1966) --- Gemini-11 prime crew, astronauts Charles Conrad Jr. (right), command pilot, and...

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NASA image: Technicians close hatches on Gemini 11 spacecraft during countdown
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Sep 10, 1966

Technicians close hatches on Gemini 11 spacecraft during countdown

S66-56177 (10 Sept. 1966) --- Technicians in the White Room atop Pad 19 prepare to close hatches on the Gemini-11...

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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a simulated launch countdown_emergency simulation on Launch Pad 39A, the NASA...

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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a simulated launch countdown_emergency simulation on Launch Pad 39A, the rescue...

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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a simulated launch countdown_emergency simulation on Launch Pad 39A, the rescue...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2444
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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a simulated launch countdown_emergency simulation on Launch Pad 39A, the rescue...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2445
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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a simulated launch countdown_emergency simulation on Launch Pad 39A, the rescue...

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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a simulated launch countdown_emergency simulation on Launch Pad 39A, the rescue...

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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Prior to a simulated launch countdown_emergency simulation on Launch Pad 39A, the media...

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NASA image: Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A
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Mar 11, 2014

Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, launch pad 39A looks much like it did after the...

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NASA image: Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A
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Mar 11, 2014

Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, launch pad 39A looks much like it did after 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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