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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-2009-5248
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Sep 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This ribbon cutting officially turns over NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Control Center...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Postlaunch News Conference
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Aug 26, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Postlaunch News Conference

NASA hosts a Crew-7 postlaunch news conference at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday, Aug. 26,...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Postlaunch News Conference
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Aug 26, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Postlaunch News Conference

NASA hosts a Crew-7 postlaunch news conference at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday, Aug. 26,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1140
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Jun 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Program and mission managers meet for the traditional Flight Readiness...

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NASA image: Inflight - Apollo XI (Mission Control Center [MCC]) - MSC
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Aug 28, 1969

Inflight - Apollo XI (Mission Control Center [MCC]) - MSC

S69-44022 (7-24-69) --- On hand in Houston's mission control center to witness activity associated with the landing...

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NASA image: Proximity Operations Demonstration from Mission Control
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Apr 1, 2026

Proximity Operations Demonstration from Mission Control

jsc2026e019217 (April 1, 2026) – Lead Artemis II Flight Director Jeff Radigan in the White Flight Control Room at...

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NASA image: NASA Boeing Crew Flight Test Status News Conference – Saturday, August 24, 2024 
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Aug 24, 2024

NASA Boeing Crew Flight Test Status News Conference – Saturday, August 24, 2024 

On Saturday, August 24, NASA leadership including Administrator Bill Nelson; NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free;...

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NASA image: STS-26 crewmembers leave KSC O&C Bldg on their way to the launch pad
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Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 crewmembers leave KSC O&C Bldg on their way to the launch pad

STS-26 crewmembers, suited in launch and entry suits (LESs), leave the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Operations and...

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NASA image: Artemis I Pre-Test Briefing
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Nov 12, 2022

Artemis I Pre-Test Briefing

Artemis launch director, Charlie Blackwell-Thompson (right) and technical assistant to the launch director, Wes...

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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 (left) a tour of the Florida...

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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 (right) a tour of the Florida...

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NASA image: Artemis II Mission Overview Briefing
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Jan 16, 2026

Artemis II Mission Overview Briefing

Jeff Radigan, Artemis II lead flight director, Flight Operations Directorate, participates in an Artemis II mission...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 15, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

Pat Forrester, special assistant to the associate administrator of the Space Operations Mission Directorate, speaks...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1324
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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: KSC-05pd-0149
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Jan 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After the NASA Update by Administrator Sean O’Keefe, Center Director Jim Kennedy...

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NASA image: Cabana Multi-User Spaceport Tour of KSC
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Feb 17, 2017

Cabana Multi-User Spaceport Tour of KSC

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, left, was joined by Nancy Bray, director of Spaceport Integration and...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From the KSC television studio, KSC management and other employees applaud President George W. Bush, who addressed the public and an assembly of government officials at NASA Headquarters as he outlined a new focus and vision for the space agency. Shown from left are Mike Leinbach, Shuttle launch director; David Culp, with NASA; Steve Francois, director, Launch Services Program; Richard Cota, deputy chief financial officer, KSC; Bill Pickavance vice president and associate program manager of Florida Operations, United Space Alliance (USA) ; Howard DeCastro, vice president and Space Shuttle program manager, USA; Shannon Roberts, with External Affairs; Woodrow Whitlow, KSC deputy director; Bruce Buckingham, assistant to Dr. Whitlow; Lisa Malone, director of External Affairs; Ken Aguilar, chief, Equal Opportunity office; and Cheryl Cox, External Affairs. The President stated his goals for NASA’s new mission: Completing the International Space Station, retiring the Space Shuttle orbiters, developing a new crew exploration vehicle, and returning to the moon and beyond within the next two decades. Pres. Bush was welcomed by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe and Expedition 8 Commander Michael Foale, who greeted him from the International Space Station. Members of the Washington, D.C., audience included astronauts Eileen Collins, Ed Lu and Michael Lopez-Alegria, and former astronaut Gene Cernan
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Jan 14, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From the KSC television studio, KSC management and other employees applaud President George W. Bush, who addressed the public and an assembly of government officials at NASA Headquarters as he outlined a new focus and vision for the space agency. Shown from left are Mike Leinbach, Shuttle launch director; David Culp, with NASA; Steve Francois, director, Launch Services Program; Richard Cota, deputy chief financial officer, KSC; Bill Pickavance vice president and associate program manager of Florida Operations, United Space Alliance (USA) ; Howard DeCastro, vice president and Space Shuttle program manager, USA; Shannon Roberts, with External Affairs; Woodrow Whitlow, KSC deputy director; Bruce Buckingham, assistant to Dr. Whitlow; Lisa Malone, director of External Affairs; Ken Aguilar, chief, Equal Opportunity office; and Cheryl Cox, External Affairs. The President stated his goals for NASA’s new mission: Completing the International Space Station, retiring the Space Shuttle orbiters, developing a new crew exploration vehicle, and returning to the moon and beyond within the next two decades. Pres. Bush was welcomed by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe and Expedition 8 Commander Michael Foale, who greeted him from the International Space Station. Members of the Washington, D.C., audience included astronauts Eileen Collins, Ed Lu and Michael Lopez-Alegria, and former astronaut Gene Cernan

NASA image: GOES-U Science Briefing - 720p
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Jun 24, 2024

GOES-U Science Briefing - 720p

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, members of the media participate in a mission briefing on the...

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NASA image: House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing
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May 17, 2018

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier...

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NASA image: Upgraded Hubble Space Telescope Images
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Sep 8, 2009

Upgraded Hubble Space Telescope Images

NASA Associate Administrator of the Science Mission Directorate Dr. Edward J. Weiler discusses newly released images...

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NASA image: Upgraded Hubble Space Telescope Images
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Sep 8, 2009

Upgraded Hubble Space Telescope Images

NASA Associate Administrator of the Science Mission Directorate Dr. Edward J. Weiler discusses newly released images...

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NASA image: House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing
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May 17, 2018

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier...

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NASA image: House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing
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May 17, 2018

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier is...

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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-06216 (8 March 2001) --- In Houston's Mission Control Center (MCC), the silhouette of astronaut Steven A....

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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From the KSC television studio, KSC management and other employees applaud President...

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