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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: Artemis I Award Certification Ceremony Group Photos
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Aug 12, 2022

Artemis I Award Certification Ceremony Group Photos

Members of the Artemis I launch team are photographed inside Firing Room 1 of the Rocco A. Petrone Launch Control...

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NASA image: Artemis I Liftoff Activities
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff Activities

NASA dignitaries and launch team members gather inside Firing Room 1 of the Launch Control Center at Kennedy Space...

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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Following the successful launch of space shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-122, NASA...

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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After the successful launch of space shuttle Endeavour on the STS-126 mission at NASA's...

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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Following the successful launch of space shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-122, NASA...

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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Following the successful launch of space shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-122, NASA...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Postlaunch News Conference - 720p
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Jun 5, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Postlaunch News Conference - 720p

At approximately 12:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 5, NASA hosted a postlaunch news conference from the agency’s...

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NASA image: Cheers to 60 Years
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Jun 28, 2022

Cheers to 60 Years

The NASA Kennedy Space Center senior leaders and employees celebrated the center’s 60th anniversary with a “Cheers...

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NASA image: Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo
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Jul 16, 2019

Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo

On July 16, 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch to the Moon; Apollo-era and Artemis launch team...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Prelaunch Press Conference
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Nov 12, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 Prelaunch Press Conference

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA and industry leaders speak to members of the media at a prelaunch...

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Jun 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, on top of the Mobile Launcher Platform and...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for May 14, 2021
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May 14, 2021

Inside KSC! for May 14, 2021

Bob Cabana, director of Kennedy Space Center since 2008, will take on a new role as NASA associate administrator....

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

In the Mission Director's Center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana,...

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Dec 4, 1998

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In a firing room in the Launch Control Center, KSC Director of Shuttle Operations Robert B. Sieck (left) is...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Post-Launch News Conference
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Jul 30, 2020

Mars 2020 Post-Launch News Conference

Mars 2020 Post-launch News Conference with representatives from NASA and United Launch Alliance. Participants:...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Administrator Media Briefing for the agency’s Space
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Oct 29, 2021

NASA Hosts Administrator Media Briefing for the agency’s Space

Megan Cruz, NASA Communications, moderates a briefing on the upcoming SpaceX Crew-3 mission, featuring NASA...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Administrator Media Briefing for the agency’s Space
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Oct 29, 2021

NASA Hosts Administrator Media Briefing for the agency’s Space

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, third from left, joins Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro, second from left,...

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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the firing room at the Launch Control Center, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach...

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May 11, 2009

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STS-125 commander Scott Altman and NASA Launch Director Mike Leinbach wish each other well before the launch of...

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Jun 10, 2011

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Aquarius Launch Recap. NASA Public Affairs Officer Tracy Young and NASA Launch Director Omar Baez talk about the...

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NASA image: Kathy Lueders and Charlie Blackwell-Thompson
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Dec 20, 2022

Kathy Lueders and Charlie Blackwell-Thompson

Artemis launch director, Charlie Blackwell-Thompson and associate administrator of NASA’s Space Operations Mission...

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NASA image: Kathy Lueders and Charlie Blackwell-Thompson
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Dec 20, 2022

Kathy Lueders and Charlie Blackwell-Thompson

Artemis launch director, Charlie Blackwell-Thompson and associate administrator of NASA’s Space Operations Mission...

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NASA image: STS-133 launch
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Feb 24, 2011

STS-133 launch

STS133-S-067 (24 Feb. 2011) --- In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Kathy Lueders and Charlie Blackwell-Thompson
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Dec 20, 2022

Kathy Lueders and Charlie Blackwell-Thompson

Artemis launch director, Charlie Blackwell-Thompson and associate administrator of NASA’s Space Operations Mission...

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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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