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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: Tail Service Mast Umbilical Arrival
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Aug 2, 2016

Tail Service Mast Umbilical Arrival

Technicians assist as a crane is used to lift the first Tail Service Mast Umbilical (TSMU) into the vertical...

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NASA image: STS-125 Flight Controllers on Console - (Orbit Shift)
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May 11, 2009

STS-125 Flight Controllers on Console - (Orbit Shift)

JSC2009-E-118885 (11 May 2009) --- Brent Jett, director, flight crew operations, watches a monitor at his console in...

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NASA image: TDRS-M NASA Social
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Aug 17, 2017

TDRS-M NASA Social

Neil Mallik, NASA deputy network director for Human Spaceflight, speaks to members of social media in the Kennedy...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Crew Arrival - 4K
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Apr 25, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Crew Arrival - 4K

NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Associate Director Jennifer Kunz and NASA Commercial Crew Program Deputy Manager Dana...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-4 Agency FRR Signing & Group Photos
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Apr 15, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4 Agency FRR Signing & Group Photos

Kathy Lueders, associate administrator, Space Operations Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, signs a document...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Crew Arrival News Conference for the agency’s Space
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May 20, 2020

NASA Hosts Crew Arrival News Conference for the agency’s Space

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to members of the media at the Launch and Landing Facility runway at...

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NASA image: Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading
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Apr 12, 2019

Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, standing, Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1) launch director, leads a countdown demonstration...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Crew Arrival News Conference for the agency’s Space
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May 20, 2020

NASA Hosts Crew Arrival News Conference for the agency’s Space

From left, Demo-2 crew members Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Kennedy...

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NASA image: Tail Service Mast Umbilical Arrival
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Aug 2, 2016

Tail Service Mast Umbilical Arrival

A crane lowers the first Tail Service Mast Umbilical (TSMU) onto a test stand at the Launch Equipment Test Facility...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Social Q&A
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Nov 13, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Social Q&A

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to members of the media during a press briefing Nov. 13, 2020, near...

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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

Jeremy Graeber, chief NASA test director, participates in validation testing inside Firing Room 1 in the Launch...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Crew & Science Briefing
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Jul 29, 2021

Boeing OFT-2 Crew & Science Briefing

Chris Ferguson, director, Starliner Mission Operations and Integration/Crew Systems, participates in a crew and...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Launch
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Launch

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, right, and NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, left, quickly walk to...

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NASA image: STS-132/ULF4 WFCR Flight Controllers on Console
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May 14, 2010

STS-132/ULF4 WFCR Flight Controllers on Console

JSC2010-E-080455 (14 May 2010) --- An overall view of the space shuttle flight control room in the Johnson Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3703
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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Firing Room of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Expedition 31 Crew Prepares For Launch
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May 15, 2012

Expedition 31 Crew Prepares For Launch

Expedition 31 Flight Engineer Joe Acaba, left, Soyuz Commander Gennady Padalka, and, Flight Engineer Sergei Revin,...

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NASA image: Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading
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Apr 12, 2019

Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading

Engineers with NASA and contractor Jacobs monitor their consoles during a countdown demonstration event of cryogenic...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3701
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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Firing Room of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading
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Apr 12, 2019

Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading

An engineer with NASA monitors his console during a countdown demonstration event of cryogenic propellant loading...

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NASA image:  EGS Artemis II Flag Raising
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Mar 27, 2026

EGS Artemis II Flag Raising

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis II launch director raises the Artemis flag near the countdown clock at the NASA...

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NASA image: Artemis II L-2 Countdown Status News Conference
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Mar 30, 2026

Artemis II L-2 Countdown Status News Conference

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis II launch director, participates in a news conference on Monday, March 30, 2026,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2088
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Apr 18, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, work continues in Firing Room 2 in the Launch...

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NASA image: Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical (CSFSU) Testing Complete
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Jan 24, 2017

Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical (CSFSU) Testing Complete

A NASA engineer signs the banner inside a support building at the Launch Equipment Test Facility at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Lieutenant Governor of Florida tours O&C with Center Director Bo
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Apr 5, 2019

Lieutenant Governor of Florida tours O&C with Center Director Bo

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana gives Florida Lt. Governor Jeanette Nunez a tour of the Florida spaceport’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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