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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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Jan 31, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Commander Kevin Kregel waves as he suits up during final launch...

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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis rockets into the blue sky above Launch Pad 39A after liftoff....

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Oct 1, 2000

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Gathered on the parking apron at the Shuttle Landing Facility after their arrival is the STS-92 crew. Commander...

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NASA image: Delta II THEMIS Pre-Launch
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Jan 1, 2002

Delta II THEMIS Pre-Launch

In this close-up aerial view, the Delta II rocket with the THEMIS spacecraft atop sits ready for launch on Pad 17-B...

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May 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Edwards Air Force Base in California, space shuttle Atlantis is lowered from the...

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Apr 6, 2016

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On April 6, 2016, engineers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, kicked off a series of nine drop...

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NASA image: InSight Liftoff
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May 5, 2018

InSight Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base,...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-4 Crew Walkout
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Apr 26, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4 Crew Walkout

NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren waves to family and friends as he and crew mates, NASA astronauts Robert Hines,...

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Mar 30, 2001

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The STS-100 crew strides out of the Operations and Checkout Building on their way to the Astrovan and Launch Pad...

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Apr 26, 2000

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The STS-101 crew wave to onlookers as they leave the Operations and Checkout Building enroute a third time to Launch...

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Jul 1, 1997

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STS-94 Payload Specialist Gregory T. Linteris waves as he completes the donning of his launch/entry suit in the...

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May 24, 2009

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EDWARDS, Calif., -- ED09-0127-12 (EAFB) – Space shuttle Atlantis is towed from the runway at Edwards Air Force Base...

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Feb 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Delta II rocket with NASA's THEMIS spacecraft...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Crew Arrival for Prelaunch Activities
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Oct 1, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Crew Arrival for Prelaunch Activities

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, left, NASA astronaut Josh Cassada, second from...

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May 14, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, flags wave briskly on Launch Pad 39A. The...

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NASA image: CADRE Rover Undergoes Electromagnetic Testing
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Mar 7, 2024

CADRE Rover Undergoes Electromagnetic Testing

In a special chamber at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, engineers prepare to test a small rover that will go to...

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NASA image: Delta II THEMIS Pre-Launch
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Jan 1, 2002

Delta II THEMIS Pre-Launch

In this aerial view, the Delta II rocket with the THEMIS spacecraft sits ready for launch on Pad 17-B at Cape...

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Feb 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Control Center Activities
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Launch Control Center Activities

Members of the Artemis I launch team are at their consoles inside Firing Room 1 of the Rocco A. Petrone Launch...

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Jun 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-111 Mission Specialist Franklin Chang-Diaz waves to a member of the Closeout Crew...

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NASA image: Artemis I Mission Management Briefing
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Sep 1, 2022

Artemis I Mission Management Briefing

Rachel Kraft, NASA Communications, moderates a prelaunch media briefing following a mission management team meeting...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mach diamonds appear beneath Space Shuttle Discovery's main engines as the vehicle...

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Feb 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, technicians stand by as the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-3 Walkout
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Nov 10, 2021

SpaceX Crew-3 Walkout

The SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts wave to family and friends after walking out through the double doors below the Neil A....

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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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