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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: 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: 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: KSC-2009-5799
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Oct 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Waves break along the Atlantic shoreline near Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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Feb 11, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, a smiling STS-99 Mission Specialist Janet Kavandi waves after donning her...

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Feb 7, 2000

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After addressing the media at the Shuttle Landing Facility, the STS-99 crew wave goodbye as they leave for crew...

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Jul 17, 2009

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STS127-S-007 (15 July 2009) --- After suiting up, the STS-127 crew members pause alongside the Astrovan to wave...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Sep 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: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Live Launch Coverage (Scrub)
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Feb 26, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Live Launch Coverage (Scrub)

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 astronauts wave after walking out of the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0945
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Jul 22, 1999

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For the third time, during final launch preparations in the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-93 Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0243
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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, the THEMIS spacecraft is...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0564
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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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NASA image: KSC-97PC1200
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Aug 7, 1997

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The STS-85 flight crew greets a crowd of well-wishers as they walk out of the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3385
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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director and former space shuttle astronaut Bob Cabana waves to...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 Lunar Surface Experiment equipment
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Nov 30, 1972

Apollo 17 Lunar Surface Experiment equipment

S72-37259 (November 1972) --- The Geophone Module and Cable Reels of the Lunar Seismic Profiling Experiment (S-203),...

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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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NASA image: KSC-98pc495
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Apr 17, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Greeted by cheers from wellwishers at KSC and eager for their venture into space on...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig109
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Nov 29, 2000

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The STS-97 crew members wave for the camera as they gather outside Launch Pad 39B. Standing left to right are...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5174
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Sep 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery rolls into NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility 3....

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0238
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Feb 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., the THEMIS spacecraft is secure...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0946
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Jul 22, 1999

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During the third launch preparations in the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX CRS-29 Liftoff
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Nov 9, 2023

NASA's SpaceX CRS-29 Liftoff

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: KSC-07pd0411
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Feb 16, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, an unusual view of the Delta...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Jan 14, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-13088 (15 January 2005) --- Tsunami damage, northwestern Sumatra (Indonesia) is featured in this image...

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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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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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