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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: ARES I-X Launch Prep
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Oct 25, 2009

ARES I-X Launch Prep

NASA's Ares I-X rocket is seen on launch pad 39b at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Monday, Oct....

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch
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Jul 6, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch

Press and guest watch from outside the perimeter of Launch Pad 39a as the space shuttle Atlantis is revealed during...

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NASA image: NG-16 Launch
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Aug 10, 2021

NG-16 Launch

In this black and white infrared image, a Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft...

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NASA image: STS-127 Crew Escort To Pad 39a
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Jul 11, 2009

STS-127 Crew Escort To Pad 39a

A NASA Security helicopter watches over the Astrovan as it takes the crew of STS-127 to the space shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) Before Launch
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Jan 30, 2020

Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) Before Launch

At the time of launch, the Spitzer Space Telescope bore its original name: the Space Infrared Telescope Facility...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Preflight
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Mar 24, 2014

Expedition 39 Preflight

An Orthodox priest blesses members of the media on the Soyouz launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome launch pad on...

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NASA image: Expedition 23 Soyuz Rollout
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Mar 30, 2010

Expedition 23 Soyuz Rollout

The sun rises behind the Soyuz launch pad shortly before the Soyuz TMA-18 spacecraft is rolled out by the train to...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Preflight
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Mar 24, 2014

Expedition 39 Preflight

An Orthodox priest blesses members of the media on the Soyouz launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome launch pad on...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Preflight
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Mar 24, 2014

Expedition 39 Preflight

An Orthodox priest blesses members of the media on the Soyouz launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome launch pad on...

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NASA image: Expedition 26 Soyuz Rollout
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Dec 13, 2010

Expedition 26 Soyuz Rollout

Launch pad engineers are seen as they begin final prelaunch preparations on the Soyuz TMA-20 spacecraft after its...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Preflight
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Mar 24, 2014

Expedition 39 Preflight

An Orthodox priest blesses members of the media on the Soyouz launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome launch pad on...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Preflight
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Mar 24, 2014

Expedition 39 Preflight

An Orthodox priest blesses members of the media on the Soyouz launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome launch pad on...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

A fully functional Launch Abort System (LAS) with a test version of Orion attached, launches on NASA’s Ascent...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

A fully functional Launch Abort System (LAS) with a test version of Orion attached, launches on NASA’s Ascent...

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NASA image: Orion's Ascent Abort-2 Pre-Test News Conference
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Jul 1, 2019

Orion's Ascent Abort-2 Pre-Test News Conference

From left, Mark Kirasich, Orion Program manager; and Randy Bresnik, NASA astronaut, participate in a prelaunch news...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

A brilliant sunrise fills the sky before a fully functional Launch Abort System (LAS) with a test version of Orion...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

A fully functional Launch Abort System (LAS) with a test version of Orion attached, soars upward on NASA’s Ascent...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

A fully functional Launch Abort System (LAS) with a test version of Orion attached, launches on NASA’s Ascent...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

A fully functional Launch Abort System (LAS) with a test version of Orion attached, launches on NASA’s Ascent...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

A fully functional Launch Abort System (LAS) with a test version of Orion attached, soars upward on NASA’s Ascent...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

A fully functional Launch Abort System (LAS) with a test version of Orion attached, soars upward on NASA’s Ascent...

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NASA image: Orion's Ascent Abort-2 Pre-Test News Conference
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Jul 1, 2019

Orion's Ascent Abort-2 Pre-Test News Conference

Jenny Devolites, AA-2 Crew Module manager, participates in a prelaunch news conference for NASA’s Ascent Abort-2...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

A fully functional Launch Abort System (LAS) with a test version of Orion attached, soars upward on NASA’s Ascent...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

A fully functional Launch Abort System (LAS) with a test version of Orion attached, launches on NASA’s Ascent...

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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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