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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-00098
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Aug 31, 2009

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STS-128 Launch Director Pete Nickolenko clears Discovery for liftoff and wishes the crew of Discovery well.

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00033
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Mar 15, 2009

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Discovery's Send Off -- Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach wishes Discovery's crew a good mission.

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00030
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Mar 15, 2009

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Interview with NASA Shuttle Test Director Steve Payne during launch coverage of STS-119.

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00030
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Apr 5, 2010

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STS-131 Launch Director Pete Nickolenko bids the Discovery crew Godspeed for a safe journey.

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Feb 8, 2010

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Launch Director Mike Leinbach says farewell to the STS-130 crew members, wishing them, 'Good luck and Godspeed.'

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NASA image: 00PP-1240
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Aug 31, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Official portrait of Michael Leinbach, Shuttle Launch director.

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3479
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Jun 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Pete Nickolenko is the STS-127 shuttle launch director. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

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Apr 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Official portrait of Michael Leinbach, Shuttle launch director at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Delta II Exhibit Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Mar 23, 2021

Delta II Exhibit Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The last United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket joins the lineup of historic launch vehicles in the Rocket Garden...

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NASA image: NOAA/NASA GOES-T Prelaunch News Conference
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Feb 26, 2022

NOAA/NASA GOES-T Prelaunch News Conference

The Prelaunch News Conference for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Mar 15, 1996

Around Marshall

Portrait of Marshall's eighth Center Director Dr. Jerroll W. Littles (1996-1998). During the two short years as...

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Jan 3, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Launch Director Mike Leinbach greets former President Jimmy Carter , who is touring...

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NASA image: STS-116 Flight Controllers on console during mission - (Ascent/Entry Shift)
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Dec 7, 2006

STS-116 Flight Controllers on console during mission - (Ascent/Entry Shift)

JSC2006-E-53532 (9 Dec. 2006) --- Steve Stich (left), ascent flight director for STS-116, and Norm Knight, entry...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0377
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Feb 12, 2001

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Inside the new firing room at the Launch Control Center, Center Director Roy Bridges, Gen. Ralph Everhart and Brig....

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Feb 12, 2001

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Inside the new firing room at the Launch Control Center, Center Director Roy Bridges, Gen. Ralph Everhart and Brig....

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NASA image: SKYLAB II - POSTLAUNCH (MCC)
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May 29, 1973

SKYLAB II - POSTLAUNCH (MCC)

S73-26795 (25 May 1973) --- Flight directors Donald R. Puddy (left background) and Philip C. Shaffer are seated at...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0379
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Feb 12, 2001

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Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, Director of Shuttle Processing relates information about the launch process to...

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06207 (8 March 2001) --- Lead STS-102 flight director John Shannon discusses a mission detail with John...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0379
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Feb 12, 2001

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Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, Director of Shuttle Processing relates information about the launch process to...

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NASA image: Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing
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Mar 28, 2018

Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing

NASA Astrophysics Division director Paul Hertz, left, and Sara Seager, TESS deputy director of science, MIT, discuss...

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NASA image: Artemis I Award Certification Ceremony
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Aug 12, 2022

Artemis I Award Certification Ceremony

From left, Artemis I Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Technical Assistant to the Launch Director Wes...

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NASA image: GOES-T PreLaunch News Conference
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Feb 26, 2022

GOES-T PreLaunch News Conference

A prelaunch news conference for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary...

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NASA image: GOES-T PreLaunch News Conference
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Feb 26, 2022

GOES-T PreLaunch News Conference

A prelaunch news conference for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary...

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NASA image: IXPE PreLaunch News Conference
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Dec 7, 2021

IXPE PreLaunch News Conference

A prelaunch news conference for NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft is held on Dec. 7, 2021...

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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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