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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: Pad 39B Upgrades - February 2019
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Feb 22, 2019

Pad 39B Upgrades - February 2019

Construction workers stage parts and equipment nearby Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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NASA image: Pad 39B Upgrades - February 2019
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Feb 22, 2019

Pad 39B Upgrades - February 2019

Construction workers stage parts and equipment nearby Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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NASA image: Pad 39B Upgrades - February 2019
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Feb 22, 2019

Pad 39B Upgrades - February 2019

Construction workers stage parts and equipment nearby Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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NASA image: Pad 39B Upgrades - February 2019
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Feb 22, 2019

Pad 39B Upgrades - February 2019

A construction worker welds a section of metal on the surface of Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Endeavour on launch pads
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Sep 30, 2009

Atlantis and Endeavour on launch pads

Space shuttle Atlantis (left) and space shuttle Endeavour are seen on Launch Pads 39A and 39B, respectively, at...

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NASA image: Alien crop circle? No, that’s just NASA’s newest balloon launch pad
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Dec 8, 2017

Alien crop circle? No, that’s just NASA’s newest balloon launch pad

Aviators, skydivers and other altitude-seeking enthusiasts flying out of Wanaka Airport, New Zealand, are double...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Soyuz Launch Pad
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Nov 6, 2013

Expedition 38 Soyuz Launch Pad

A sign for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics is seen at the Soyuz launch pad a day ahead of the scheduled launch of...

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NASA image: View of launch pad at the Baykonur Cosmodrome showing Soyuz spacecraft
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Jan 28, 1974

View of launch pad at the Baykonur Cosmodrome showing Soyuz spacecraft

S75-32339 (28 Jan. 1974) --- A low-angle view of a launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan showing the...

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NASA image: Nighttime view of Apollo 9 space vehicle at Pad A, Launch Complex 39
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Feb 23, 1969

Nighttime view of Apollo 9 space vehicle at Pad A, Launch Complex 39

S69-25879 (23 Feb. 1969) --- Nighttime view of the 363-feet-high Apollo 9 space vehicle at Pad A, Launch Complex 39,...

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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: Floodlights illuminate view of Skylab 3 vehicle at Pad B, Launch Complex 39
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Jul 20, 1973

Floodlights illuminate view of Skylab 3 vehicle at Pad B, Launch Complex 39

S73-32568 (20 July 1973) --- Floodlights illuminate this nighttime view of the Skylab 3/Saturn 1B space vehicle at...

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NASA image: Rare view of two space shuttles on adjacent KSC Launch Complex (LC) 39 pads
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Sep 5, 1990

Rare view of two space shuttles on adjacent KSC Launch Complex (LC) 39 pads

S90-48650 (5 Sept 1990) --- This rare view shows two space shuttles on adjacent pads at Launch Complex 39 with the...

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NASA image: Our Artemis I Mega Moon Rocket is Rolled to the Launch Pad on This Week @NASA – June 10, 2022
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Jun 10, 2022

Our Artemis I Mega Moon Rocket is Rolled to the Launch Pad on This Week @NASA – June 10, 2022

Our Artemis I mega Moon rocket is rolled to the launch pad, the astronauts of our Crew-2 mission come to Washington,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Rollout Rocket on Pad
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Aug 19, 2022

Artemis I Launch Rollout Rocket on Pad

NASA’s Artemis I Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft atop the mobile launcher on the pad at Launch Complex 39B...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Rollout Rocket on Pad
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Aug 19, 2022

Artemis I Launch Rollout Rocket on Pad

Blue sky serves as a backdrop for NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft for Artemis I on the pad at Launch...

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NASA image: Launch of the Gemini 5 spacecraft from Pad 19 at 9 a.m. Aug. 21, 1965.
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Aug 21, 1954

Launch of the Gemini 5 spacecraft from Pad 19 at 9 a.m. Aug. 21, 1965.

S65-50774 (21 Aug. 1965) --- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration launched the Gemini-5 spacecraft from...

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NASA image: STS-27 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, at KSC Launch Complex (LC) pad 39B
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Nov 2, 1988

STS-27 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, at KSC Launch Complex (LC) pad 39B

S88-52659 (2 Nov 1988) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis on Launch Pad 39B at KSC following the roll-out process from...

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NASA image: STS-41 Discovery, OV-103, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39
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Oct 6, 1990

STS-41 Discovery, OV-103, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39

STS-41 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39...

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NASA image: Moon Seen behind Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B
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Jan 29, 2026

Moon Seen behind Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B

The Moon is seen behind the SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher on January 28,...

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NASA image: Moon Seen Shining on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B
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Jan 29, 2026

Moon Seen Shining on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B

The Moon is seen shining over the SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher on...

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NASA image: Artemis II at Launch Pad 39B
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Jan 17, 2026

Artemis II at Launch Pad 39B

Lights illuminate NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft at Launch Complex 39B at...

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NASA image: Artemis II on Launch Pad
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Feb 10, 2026

Artemis II on Launch Pad

NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft and launch abort system atop stands...

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NASA image: Artemis II on Launch Pad
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Feb 10, 2026

Artemis II on Launch Pad

NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft and launch abort system atop stands...

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NASA image: Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B Anamorphic
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Feb 2, 2026

Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B Anamorphic

The sun is seen setting behind NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher on...

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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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