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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: Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2
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Aug 16, 2019

Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2

During a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 16, 2019, in High Bay 2 of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Orion Move to Pad Press Conference
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Nov 10, 2014

Orion Move to Pad Press Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, agency leaders spoke to members of the news media as the...

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NASA image: EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson
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Mar 29, 2018

EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson

NASA Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, center, stands next to her console in Firing Room 1 at the Kennedy...

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Jan 7, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Test Director...

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Dec 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 37, United Launch Alliance CEO Tory...

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NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Overview
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May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Overview

During a prelaunch briefing at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Tim Dunn, Launch Director for NASA's Launch...

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Jan 7, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-133 NASA Test...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT Game Day
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Feb 12, 2019

Boeing OFT Game Day

As part of the joint team that will launch Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket in...

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NASA image: ARES I-X Launch Prep
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Oct 26, 2009

ARES I-X Launch Prep

NASA Ares I-X Launch Director Ed Mango monitors the launch countdown from Firing Room One of the Launch Control...

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May 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Program Director Wayne Hale is on hand to watch the historic moment of...

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NASA image: Artemis I Preflight
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Preflight

The motorcade carrying Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff is seen at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis continues its slow crawl toward the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: Artemis Cryo Sim 4
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Aug 18, 2020

Artemis Cryo Sim 4

Artemis I Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson stands at her console inside the Launch Control Center’s Firing...

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NASA image: Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation
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Oct 18, 2025

Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation

Jeff Spaulding, senior NASA test director for Artemis II at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida participates in...

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NASA image: Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - Charlie Blackwell-Thompson Post-Launch Speech
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - Charlie Blackwell-Thompson Post-Launch Speech

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director, NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program delivers a speech to...

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NASA image: Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1
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Jul 11, 2019

Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1

Artemis 1 Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson leads the launch team through validation testing inside Firing...

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NASA image: Artemis II Day of Launch Demo Test ISSV-1A
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Sep 20, 2023

Artemis II Day of Launch Demo Test ISSV-1A

NASA Artemis Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson monitors activities during the launch day demonstration for...

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NASA image: Orion Flight Test Preview Briefing
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Nov 6, 2014

Orion Flight Test Preview Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, members of the news media are briefed on the upcoming Orion...

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NASA image: Artemis Cryo Sim 4
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Aug 18, 2020

Artemis Cryo Sim 4

Artemis I Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson stands at her console inside the Launch Control Center’s Firing...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander and director of the Eastern Range, right, speaks with Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation
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Nov 7, 2024

Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director, Exploration Ground Systems at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The launch of space shuttle Atlantis is viewed through the windows of the Launch...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT Game Day
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Feb 12, 2019

Boeing OFT Game Day

As part of the joint team that will launch Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket in...

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Dec 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 37, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden...

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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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