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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: KSC-02PD-0298
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Mar 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With fellow crew members Mission Specialists Rex Walheim and Ellen Ochoa (waving her...

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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

An Artemis I team member monitors countdown events at his console inside Firing Room 1 of the Rocco A. Petrone...

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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

Benjamin Connell, a principal scientist with Applied Physical Sciences, monitors wave movement inside the well deck...

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Feb 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Amid billows of smoke, the Delta II rocket with NASA's THEMIS spacecraft aboard lifts...

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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- In the 16th night landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3388
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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired space shuttle astronaut Don McMonagle waves to spectators from a vintage Chevrolet...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Crew Walkout
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Oct 5, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Crew Walkout

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, and NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, right, wave at Japan Aerospace...

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

Artemis I Mission Management Briefing

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis I launch director, participates in a prelaunch media briefing following a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3096
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis roars into the cloudy sky above Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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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: KSC00pp0233
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Feb 11, 2000

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STS-99 Pilot Dominic Gorie appears to wave while the closeout crew in the White Room checks his launch and entry...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5957
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Oct 17, 2012

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CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. -- Inside the Launch Equipment Test Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space in Florida, the Orion ground...

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Apr 26, 2000

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Smiling and waving to onlookers, the STS-101 crew eagerly walk to the waiting Astrovan that will take them to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0239
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Feb 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A transport vehicle moves the covered THEMIS spacecraft away from Astrotech Space...

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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

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

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3379
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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired Apollo astronaut Edgar (Ed) Mitchell waves to spectators from a vintage Chevrolet...

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NASA image: STS-56 Commander Cameron uses SAREX on OV-103's aft flight deck
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Apr 17, 1993

STS-56 Commander Cameron uses SAREX on OV-103's aft flight deck

STS056-30-022 (8-17 April 1993) --- Aboard Discovery, astronaut Kenneth D. Cameron (call letters N5AWP), talks to...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0438
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Feb 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, clouds of smoke encompass the Delta II rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3098
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A fish-eye view shows space shuttle Atlantis lifting off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00166
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May 10, 2004

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It was a wet morning at Kennedy Space Center May 7 when a torrent of water was unleashed at Launch Pad 39A. It...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0415
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Feb 16, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Delta II rocket with the THEMIS spacecraft atop sits ready for launch on Pad 17-B...

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NASA image: NASA’s Europa Clipper Solar Array Antenna Install
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Mar 20, 2024

NASA’s Europa Clipper Solar Array Antenna Install

Technicians inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida install and...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 27, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

Apollo 8 served as the first manned lunar orbit mission. Liftoff occurred on December 21, 1968, carrying a three man...

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Jan 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Mission Specialist Laurel Clark waves to onlookers as she arrives at KSC for...

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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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