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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: Artemis I Launch Collage
Video
Dec 8, 2022

Artemis I Launch Collage

This is a collage of various views during the Artemis launch at Kennedy Space Center.

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NASA image: KSC Launch Control Center Renaming
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Feb 22, 2022

KSC Launch Control Center Renaming

A spectator takes a photo of a display dedicated to former Kennedy Space Center director Rocco Petrone on Feb. 22,...

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NASA image: KSC Launch Control Center Renaming
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Feb 22, 2022

KSC Launch Control Center Renaming

A display dedicated to former Kennedy Space Center launch director Rocco Petrone is viewed at Kennedy Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: KSC Launch Control Center Renaming
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Feb 22, 2022

KSC Launch Control Center Renaming

Scott Rigell, speaking on behalf of Ike Rigell, retired Apollo chief engineer and deputy director of launch vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC Launch Control Center Renaming
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Feb 22, 2022

KSC Launch Control Center Renaming

Kennedy Space Center Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson speaks during a ceremony renaming the Florida...

KSC
NASA image: KSC Launch Control Center Renaming
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Feb 22, 2022

KSC Launch Control Center Renaming

Scott Rigell, speaking on behalf of Ike Rigell, retired Apollo chief engineer and deputy director of launch vehicle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC Launch Control Center Renaming
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Feb 22, 2022

KSC Launch Control Center Renaming

Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro, second from right, poses in front of a display dedicated to former...

KSC
NASA image: KSC Launch Control Center Renaming
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Feb 22, 2022

KSC Launch Control Center Renaming

Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director Kelvin Manning speaks during a ceremony renaming the Florida spaceport’s launch...

KSC
NASA image: KSC Launch Control Center Renaming
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Feb 22, 2022

KSC Launch Control Center Renaming

A display dedicated to former Kennedy Space Center launch director Rocco Petrone is unveiled at Kennedy Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: KSC Launch Control Center Renaming
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Feb 22, 2022

KSC Launch Control Center Renaming

Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro speaks during a ceremony renaming the Florida spaceport’s launch control...

KSC
NASA image: KSC Launch Control Center Renaming
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Feb 22, 2022

KSC Launch Control Center Renaming

A display dedicated to former Kennedy Space Center director Rocco Petrone is viewed at Kennedy Space Center on Feb....

KSC
NASA image: KSC Launch Control Center Renaming
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Feb 22, 2022

KSC Launch Control Center Renaming

Shown is a display honoring former Kennedy Space Center launch director Rocco Petrone at the Florida spaceport on...

KSC
NASA image: KSC Launch Control Center Renaming
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Feb 22, 2022

KSC Launch Control Center Renaming

John Tribe, retired Apollo engineer, North American Rockwell, speaks during a ceremony renaming Kennedy Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC Launch Control Center Renaming
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Feb 22, 2022

KSC Launch Control Center Renaming

A display dedicated to former Kennedy Space Center launch director Rocco Petrone is viewed at Kennedy Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: STS-1 - LAUNCH - KSC
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Apr 15, 1981

STS-1 - LAUNCH - KSC

The Space Shuttle Columbia begins a new era of space transportation when it lifts off from NASA Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: STS-1 - LAUNCH - KSC
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Apr 15, 1981

STS-1 - LAUNCH - KSC

The Space Shuttle Columbia begins a new era of space transportation when it lifts off from NASA Kennedy Space Center...

JSC
NASA image: LAUNCH - STS-8 - KSC
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Sep 23, 1983

LAUNCH - STS-8 - KSC

Night launch view of STS-8. Very nice shot. KSC, FL

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NASA image: LAUNCH - STS-4 - KSC
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Jul 6, 1982

LAUNCH - STS-4 - KSC

Launch views of the Columbia from Pad 39A starting the STS-4 Mission, 06/27/1982. KSC, FL

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NASA image: LAUNCH (AERIALS) - STS-3 - KSC
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Mar 22, 1982

LAUNCH (AERIALS) - STS-3 - KSC

Air-to-air views of STS-3 Launch from T-38 Chase Aircraft. KSC, FL

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NASA image:  LAUNCH - APOLLO 9 - CAPE
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Mar 3, 1969

LAUNCH - APOLLO 9 - CAPE

S69-25862 (3 March 1969) --- Framed by palm trees in the foreground, the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/...

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NASA image: LAUNCH - APOLLO 9 - CAPE
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Mar 3, 1969

LAUNCH - APOLLO 9 - CAPE

S69-25861 (3 March 1969) --- The Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/ Saturn 504) space vehicle is launched from...

JSC
NASA image: APOLLO X - LAUNCH - PAD 39B - KSC
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May 18, 1969

APOLLO X - LAUNCH - PAD 39B - KSC

S69-34143 (18 May 1969) --- The Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn 505) space vehicle is launched from...

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NASA image: APOLLO 13 - LAUNCH - KSC
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May 11, 1970

APOLLO 13 - LAUNCH - KSC

S70-38747 (11 April 1970) --The Apollo 13 (Spacecraft 109/Lunar Module 7/Saturn 508) space vehicle is launched from...

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NASA image: APOLLO VIII - LAUNCH - KSC
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Dec 21, 1968

APOLLO VIII - LAUNCH - KSC

S68-55999 (21 Dec. 1968) --- The Apollo 8 crew leaves the Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Manned Spacecraft Operations...

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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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