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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: SpaceX Crew-1 Crew Walkout
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Nov 15, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Crew Walkout

NASA astronauts Shannon Walker, left, Victor Glover, second from left, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)...

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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Before getting on the Astrovan for the ride to Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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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 blasts...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Launch - Astronauts walkout at O&C
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Mar 1, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Launch - Astronauts walkout at O&C

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-2014-4035
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Sep 21, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A U.S. flag at NASA's Press Site waves gently in the breeze as a Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon...

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Jul 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-104 crew waves to the media and others who were at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc214
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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: KSC-01PP-0434
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Mar 8, 2001

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The STS-102 crew wave to onlookers as they head for the Astrovan after leaving the Operations and Checkout Building....

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Arrival
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May 20, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Arrival

NASA astronauts Robert Behnken, left, and Douglas Hurley wave after speaking to members of the media and arriving at...

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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: SpaceX Crew-1 Astronaut Walkout
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Nov 15, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Astronaut Walkout

NASA SpaceX’s Crew-1 astronauts emerge from the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: ECOSTRESS Detects Wildfires in Western U.S.
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Aug 2, 2018

ECOSTRESS Detects Wildfires in Western U.S.

ECOSTRESS, NASA's new Earth-observing mission aboard the International Space Station, detected three wildfires...

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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: InSight Liftoff
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May 5, 2018

InSight Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base,...

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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis soars into the cloudy sky after liftoff on mission STS-122,...

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Mar 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As space shuttle Discovery roars toward space after launch from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3396
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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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Oct 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-112 crew wave to spectators as they exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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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: STS-65 Commander Cabana with SAREX-II on Columbia's, OV-102's, flight deck
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 Commander Cabana with SAREX-II on Columbia's, OV-102's, flight deck

STS065-44-014 (8-23 July 1994) --- Astronaut Robert D. Cabana, mission commander, is seen on the Space Shuttle...

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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: 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 to agency leadership as he and fellow crewmates NASA astronaut Zena Cardman, JAXA...

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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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Sep 22, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery is towed toward the open doors of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter...

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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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