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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 I Prelaunch News Conference
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Sep 2, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch News Conference

Megan Cruz, NASA Communications, moderates a prelaunch media briefing on the status of the Artemis I countdown on...

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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

Artemis I Assistant Launch Director Jeremy Graeber monitors launch countdown events inside Firing Room 1 of the...

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Nov 25, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After arriving at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, the STS-108 and Expedition 4 crews...

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Sep 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Mission Specialist David Wolf waves for the camera during his suit check, is...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch Day, Crew Suit-Up and Walkout
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch Day, Crew Suit-Up and Walkout

Artemis II crew members wave to family and friends as they prepare to depart the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch Day, Crew Suit-Up and Walkout
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch Day, Crew Suit-Up and Walkout

Artemis II crew members wave to family and friends as they prepare to depart the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch Day, Crew Suit-Up and Walkout
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch Day, Crew Suit-Up and Walkout

Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen from the CSA (Canadian Space Agency), waves to family and friends as he...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch Day, Crew Suit-Up and Walkout
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch Day, Crew Suit-Up and Walkout

Artemis II Mission Specialist Christina Koch waves to family and friends as she prepares to depart the Neil A....

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch Day, Crew Suit-Up and Walkout
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch Day, Crew Suit-Up and Walkout

Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover waves to family and friends as he prepares to depart the Neil A. Armstrong Operations...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch Day, Crew Walkout
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch Day, Crew Walkout

From left to right, Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen from the CSA (Canadian Space Agency), along with...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch Day, Crew Walkout
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch Day, Crew Walkout

From left to right, Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen from the CSA (Canadian Space Agency), along with...

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NASA image: Artemis II Walkout
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Walkout

From right to left, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Christina Koch, mission specialist; Victor Glover,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Walkout
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Walkout

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, commander waves to family and friends as he and crew mates Victor Glover, pilot;...

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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 monitor countdown events at their consoles inside Firing Room 1 of the Rocco A....

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Sep 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery is being towed from NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing...

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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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Apr 24, 2000

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Waving to onlookers, the STS-101 crew eagerly walk to the waiting Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39A and...

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Feb 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Clouds of smoke encompass the Delta II rocket with NASA's THEMIS spacecraft aboard as...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 Suit-Up and Walkout (SCRUB)
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Jul 31, 2025

NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 Suit-Up and Walkout (SCRUB)

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 crew members wave to family and friends as they prepare to depart the Neil A. Armstrong...

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Apr 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Showing their eagerness for launch, the STS-110 crew wave as they stride out of the...

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Mar 1, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the White Room, STS-109 Mission Specialist Michael J. Massimino (center) waves in...

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Feb 3, 2007

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

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NASA image: SpaceX CCP Crew-10 Astronaut Walkout Outside O&C
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Mar 12, 2025

SpaceX CCP Crew-10 Astronaut Walkout Outside O&C

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 crew members wave to family and friends as they prepare to depart the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: STS-120 crew heads to Astrovan
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Oct 23, 2007

STS-120 crew heads to Astrovan

STS120-S-007 (23 Oct. 2007) --- After suiting up, the STS-120 crewmembers take a moment to wave to spectators prior...

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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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