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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-09-S-00149
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Dec 14, 2009

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Welcome to Launch Day. Launch Commentator Tracy Young opens coverage for liftoff of the Delta II rocket carrying the...

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NASA image: PACE Live Launch Coverage - 720p
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Feb 8, 2024

PACE Live Launch Coverage - 720p

The live launch broadcast of the launch of NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission, NASA’s...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Live Launch Coverage
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Nov 21, 2020

Sentinel-6 Live Launch Coverage

Daniel Freilich, left, and Sarah Freilich, children of Dr. Michael Freilich, speak with NASA Commentators Derrol...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Live Launch Coverage
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Nov 21, 2020

Sentinel-6 Live Launch Coverage

NASA Launch Commentator Derrol Nail participates in the launch broadcast for the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich mission...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Live Launch Coverage
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Nov 21, 2020

Sentinel-6 Live Launch Coverage

Daniel Freilich, left, and Sarah Freilich, children of Dr. Michael Freilich, participate in the launch broadcast for...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Live Launch Coverage
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Nov 21, 2020

Sentinel-6 Live Launch Coverage

Clear, sunny skies provide a backdrop for California’s Vandenberg Air Force Base, where the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Live Launch Coverage
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Nov 21, 2020

Sentinel-6 Live Launch Coverage

NASA Program Scientist Nadya Vinogradova Shiffer, left, of the agency’s Science Mission Directorate, speaks with...

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NASA image: PACE Live Launch Coverage - 4K
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Feb 8, 2024

PACE Live Launch Coverage - 4K

The live launch broadcast of the launch of NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission, NASA’s...

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Audio
Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Live Launch Coverage -

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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NASA image: ICPS Stacking Coverage - TIMELAPSE
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Jul 5, 2021

ICPS Stacking Coverage - TIMELAPSE

Stacking Coverage of the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) is stacked atop the already assembled pieces of...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00135
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Nov 16, 2009

KSC-09-S-00135

Launch Commentator George Diller opens countdown coverage of the liftoff of space shuttle Atlantis on mission...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0609
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May 27, 1999

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A ceremony dedicated the KSC Press Site auditorium as the John Holliman Auditorium to honor the correspondent for...

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NASA image: 83PC-829
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Nov 28, 1983

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Minutes before STS-9 launch, nearly 1,000 news media representatives gather at the Press...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00164
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Jul 2, 2006

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Commentator Bruce Buckingham opens live coverage of the countdown for the second-day attempt to launch STS-121,...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00129
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May 20, 2005

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Launch countdown coverage of the NOAA- N launch by NASA Commentator George Diller accompanies previously recorded...

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NASA image: 83PC-828
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Nov 28, 1983

83PC-828

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Minutes before STS-9 launch, nearly 1,000 news media representatives gather at the Press...

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NASA image: 83PC-827
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Nov 28, 1983

83PC-827

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Minutes before STS-9 launch, nearly 1,000 news media representatives gather at the Press...

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NASA image: Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.
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Jul 12, 2001

Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.

JSC2001-E-21333 (12 July 2001) --- From a familiar setting in the shuttle flight control room (WFCR) at Houston's...

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NASA image: Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.
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Jul 12, 2001

Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.

JSC2001-E-21338 (12 July 2001) --- Robert Gest (left), with United Space Alliance (USA); Steven A. Hawley, deputy...

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NASA image: Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.
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Jul 12, 2001

Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.

JSC2001-E-21331 (12 July 2001) --- Alan L. (Lee) Briscoe, chief engineer for the Mission Operations Directorate,...

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NASA image: Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.
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Jul 12, 2001

Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.

JSC2001-E-21329 (12 July 2001) --- Astronaut Christopher J. (Gus) Loria, STS-104 spacecraft communicator (CAPCOM),...

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NASA image: Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.
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Jul 12, 2001

Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.

JSC2001-E-21341 (12 July 2001) --- From a familiar setting near the rear of shuttle flight control room (WFCR) at...

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NASA image: Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.
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Jul 12, 2001

Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.

JSC2001-E-21328 (12 July 2001) --- Flight director LeRoy Cain directs his attention to data related to the Space...

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NASA image: Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.
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Jul 12, 2001

Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.

JSC2001-E-21337 (12 July 2001) --- Rob Navias (right), at the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) console in Houston's...

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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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