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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: GT-3 DISCUSSION - - MISC.
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Mar 23, 1965

GT-3 DISCUSSION - - MISC.

S65-20431 (23 March 1965) --- Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom (right), the command pilot of the Gemini-Titan 3...

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NASA image: Our Artemis I Mega Moon Rocket is Rolled to the Launch Pad on This Week @NASA – June 10, 2022
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Jun 10, 2022

Our Artemis I Mega Moon Rocket is Rolled to the Launch Pad on This Week @NASA – June 10, 2022

Our Artemis I mega Moon rocket is rolled to the launch pad, the astronauts of our Crew-2 mission come to Washington,...

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NASA image: LEAVE PAD - TRAINING - CAPE
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Mar 18, 1965

LEAVE PAD - TRAINING - CAPE

S65-20641 (1965) --- Astronauts John W. Young (left), pilot, and Virgil I. Grissom, command pilot, for the...

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NASA image: KSC-63pc-0034
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May 15, 1963

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Aerial view of Launch Complex 14. Mercury-Atlas 9 (MA-9), visible on Pad 14, is...

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NASA image: KSC-81pc-828
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Oct 11, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Pad A, Launch Complex 39, astronauts Joe Engle, left, and Richard Truly talk with...

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NASA image: LEAVING PAD - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - TRAINING
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Mar 19, 1965

LEAVING PAD - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - TRAINING

S65-20636 (1965) --- Astronauts John W. Young (left), pilot, and Virgil I. Grissom, command pilot, for the...

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NASA image: KSC-72PC-0596
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Nov 21, 1972

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Apollo 17 Astronauts, front to rear, Eugene A. Cernan, Ronald E. Evans and Harrison H. Schmitt walk to the transfer...

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NASA image: ABORT RESCUE VEHICLE -  ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - TRAINING - CAPE
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Mar 19, 1965

ABORT RESCUE VEHICLE - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - TRAINING - CAPE

S65-20637 (1965) --- Astronauts John W. Young, pilot, and Virgil I. Grissom, command pilot, for the Gemini-Titan 3...

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Aug 22, 2022

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Pilot Chris 'Trigger" Condon and Astronaut Zena Cardman fly over NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-9 TEST - ASTRONAUT EUGENE A. WHITE -- PERSONAL - CAPE
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Jun 3, 1964

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-9 TEST - ASTRONAUT EUGENE A. WHITE -- PERSONAL - CAPE

S66-34051 (3 June 1966) --- Astronauts Thomas P. Stafford and Eugene A. Cernan arrive in the White Room atop Pad 19...

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

Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test ISVV-1A

Artemis II astronauts, from left, NASA astronaut Victor Glover (left), CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy...

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NASA image: Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test ISVV-A1
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Sep 20, 2023

Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test ISVV-A1

Artemis II NASA astronauts (front, from left) Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, (back, from left) CSA (Canadian Space...

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

Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test ISSV-1A

Artemis II astronauts (front to back) NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy...

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

Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test ISSV-1A

Artemis II astronauts, from left, NASA astronaut Victor Glover (left), CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy...

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NASA image: KSC-63-MA9-130
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May 15, 1963

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- For the second straight day, astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr. sets out at 4:55 a.m. EST...

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

Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test ISVV-1A

Artemis II astronauts, from left, NASA astronaut Victor Glover (left), CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0833
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Apr 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During the second stage of a simulated emergency, known as Mode 4, one M-113 armored...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00060
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Oct 29, 2008

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In preparation for its upcoming STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour rolled from Kennedy Space Center's Launch...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 8, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Artemis II backup crew member, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jenni Gibbons, participates in the Artemis II...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3545
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Aug 16, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Singer-songwriter Brad Paisley announces the release of a new song titled "American Flag on...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3544
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Aug 16, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Singer-songwriter Brad Paisley announces the release of a new song titled "American Flag on...

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NASA image: Rainbow over the Press Site
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Nov 10, 2014

Rainbow over the Press Site

As rain showers dissipate, a rainbow appeared over NASA's Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B. This is the site...

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NASA image: Rainbow over the Press Site
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Nov 10, 2014

Rainbow over the Press Site

As rain showers dissipate, a rainbow appeared over the Kennedy Space Center's Press Site and turn basin. In the...

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NASA image: jsc2022e066573
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Aug 22, 2022

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From left to right, NASA Astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, and Joe Acaba view the Space Launch System and...

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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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