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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 2nd Launch Attempt Firing Room Activities
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Sep 3, 2022

Artemis I 2nd Launch Attempt Firing Room 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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NASA image: STS-114 and Expedition 11 crew gathered in the Destiny laboratory module
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Jul 28, 2005

STS-114 and Expedition 11 crew gathered in the Destiny laboratory module

S114-E-5531 (28 July 2005) --- Not since 2002 have nine space travelers shared space simultaneously on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5170
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Sep 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery turns toward NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Crew Walkout
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Aug 1, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Crew Walkout

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke waves as he and fellow crewmates NASA astronaut Zena Cardman, JAXA (Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX CRS-29 Live Launch Coverage
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Nov 9, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX CRS-29 Live Launch Coverage

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Live Launch Coverage
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Apr 26, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Live Launch Coverage

Crew-4 astronauts wave after walking out through the double doors below the Neil A. Armstrong Building’s Astronaut...

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NASA image: InSight Rollout for Launch
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May 4, 2018

InSight Rollout for Launch

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the gantry rolls back at Space Launch Complex 3 in preparation for the...

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

SpaceX Crew-3 Suit-Up and 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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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Jan 1, 2001

Benefit from NASA

The high-tech art of digital signal processing (DSP) was pioneered at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in the...

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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: KSC01pp0400
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Mar 4, 2001

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After landing at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility, Russian cosmonaut and STS-102 Mission Specialist Yury Usachev...

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1980

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This x-ray photograph of the Supernova remnant Cassiopeia A, taken with the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0437
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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: KSC-00pp0563
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Apr 24, 2000

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The STS-101 crew wave to onlookers as they leave the Operations and Checkout Building enroute to Launch Pad 39A and...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc213
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Jan 22, 1998

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The STS-89 crew walk out of the Operations and Checkout Building and head for the Astrovan that will transport them...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 1 Activities
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Oct 30, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 1 Activities

Waves crash inside the well deck of a U.S. Navy ship during Underway Recovery Test-7 (URT-7) on Oct. 30, 2018, in...

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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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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Astronaut Walk Out
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May 27, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Astronaut Walk Out

NASA astronauts Douglas Hurley (left) and Robert Behnken wave as they exit the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: STS106-s-013
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Sep 8, 2000

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STS106-S-013 (8 September 2000)--- This view of shock-wave condensation collars backlit by the Sun occurred during...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3458
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May 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Edwards Air Force Base in California, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, a modified...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc137
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Jan 12, 1997

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STS-81 Mission Specialist Jerry Linenger waves to the camera in his launch/entry suit and helmet in the suitup room...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3459
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May 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Edwards Air Force Base in California, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, a modified...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0580
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Apr 26, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-101 Mission Specialist Mary Ellen Weber waves as she is helped with her...

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NASA image: Media Update on Status of Artemis I
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Aug 29, 2022

Media Update on Status of Artemis I

A press conference is held on Aug. 29, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, after waving-off of 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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