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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: LSP Personnel Rehearse GOES-U Launch at SpaceX Hangar X
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Jun 17, 2024

LSP Personnel Rehearse GOES-U Launch at SpaceX Hangar X

Dr. Denton Gibson, launch director for NASA’s Launch Services Program, participates in rehearsal launch operations...

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NASA image: KSC Launch Control Center Renaming
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Feb 22, 2022

KSC Launch Control Center Renaming

A display dedicated to former Kennedy Space Center launch director Rocco Petrone is viewed at Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: OFT-2 NASA Leadership Media Briefing
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May 18, 2022

OFT-2 NASA Leadership Media Briefing

Kathryn Lueders, associate administrator, Space Operations Mission Directorate at NASA, participates in the NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1175
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Jan 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After arriving at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on a T-38 jet training aircraft,...

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NASA image: STS-127 Firing Room
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Jul 11, 2009

STS-127 Firing Room

NASA Johnson Space Center Director Michael Coats monitors the launch team discussions on his headset from Firing...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00154
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Jun 13, 2006

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Kennedy Space Center Director Jim Kennedy invites viewers to submit their questions about the STS-121 mission to the...

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NASA image: MCC during STS-106
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Sep 8, 2000

MCC during STS-106

JSC2000-E-22287 (8 September 2000) --- Flight controllers in Houston await the launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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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

Senior NASA Test Director Jeff Spaulding monitors operations from his position in Firing Room 1 at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis I Mission Management Briefing
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Aug 27, 2022

Artemis I Mission Management Briefing

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director, Kennedy Space Center, is introduced during an Artemis I mission...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary "Return to Pad" with Michael Collins
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Jul 16, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary "Return to Pad" with Michael Collins

On July 16, 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch, Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, left, and...

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NASA image: STS-134 Flight Controllers on Console - Launch.
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May 16, 2011

STS-134 Flight Controllers on Console - Launch.

JSC2011-E-044228 (16 May 2011) --- Flight director Tony Ceccacci is pictured at his console in the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Artemis III Launch Simulation
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May 7, 2026

Artemis III Launch Simulation

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, launch director, Exploration Ground Systems Program, participates in the Artemis III...

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NASA image: Artemis III Launch Simulation
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May 7, 2026

Artemis III Launch Simulation

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, launch director, Exploration Ground Systems Program, participates in the Artemis III...

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NASA image: Artemis III Launch Simulation
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May 7, 2026

Artemis III Launch Simulation

Jeremy Graeber, assistant launch director, Exploration Ground Systems Program, participates in the Artemis III...

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NASA image: Artemis III Launch Simulation
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May 7, 2026

Artemis III Launch Simulation

Jeremy Graeber, assistant launch director, Exploration Ground Systems Program, participates in the Artemis III...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-3 Mission -- Crew Arrival at LLF
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Oct 26, 2021

NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-3 Mission -- Crew Arrival at LLF

Representatives from NASA participate in a media event at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Award Certification Ceremony Group Photos
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Aug 12, 2022

Artemis I Award Certification Ceremony Group Photos

Members of the Artemis I launch team are photographed inside Firing Room 2 of the Rocco A. Petrone Launch Control...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Prelaunch News Conference
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Jul 20, 2020

Mars 2020 Prelaunch News Conference

A Mars 2020 prelaunch news conference is held at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 27, 2020....

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NASA image: Kathy Lueders Visit to KSC
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Nov 5, 2020

Kathy Lueders Visit to KSC

Senior managers from Orion, NASA, and Lockheed Martin view the Artemis I spacecraft during a visit to the Neil...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4015
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Nov 17, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3996
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Sep 19, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of NASA’s International Space Station science team brief news media representatives...

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NASA image: Kathy Lueders Visit to KSC
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Nov 5, 2020

Kathy Lueders Visit to KSC

Kathy Lueders, far left, associate administrator of NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate,...

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NASA image: Coverage of NASA Administrator Visit
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Jul 27, 2021

Coverage of NASA Administrator Visit

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, right, tours the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building during a visit to...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Pre-Launch Mission Briefing
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Oct 8, 2019

Pegasus ICON Pre-Launch Mission Briefing

Launch and mission managers for NASA’s Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) participate in a prelaunch mission...

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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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