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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: SLS at Launch Pad 39B
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Mar 18, 2022

SLS at Launch Pad 39B

Standing atop the mobile launcher, NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft arrive at Launch Pad...

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NASA image: SLS at Launch Pad 39B
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Mar 18, 2022

SLS at Launch Pad 39B

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket arrives at Launch Pad 39B at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson at Launch Pad 39B
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Mar 18, 2022

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson at Launch Pad 39B

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson visits Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39B in Florida, following the Space Launch...

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NASA image: Launch Pad Tour Stop
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Sep 18, 2000

Launch Pad Tour Stop

The Launch Pad tour stop at the Mississippi I-10 Welcome Center in Hancock County, Miss., is the point of origin for...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour as it leaps free of Launch Pad
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Aug 8, 2007

Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour as it leaps free of Launch Pad

Space Shuttle Endeavour paints the still-blue evening sky as it leaves Earth behind on its journey into space on...

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NASA image: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Tour Launch Pad 39A
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Mar 2, 2019

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Tour Launch Pad 39A

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Tour Launch Pad 39A

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NASA image: The Move to the Launch Pad for Artemis I on This Week @NASA – November 11, 2022
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Nov 11, 2022

The Move to the Launch Pad for Artemis I on This Week @NASA – November 11, 2022

The move to the launch pad for Artemis I, a visual treat in the sky, and a NASA tech demo hitches a ride to space …...

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NASA image: Artemis Emergency Egress System
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Jul 12, 2024

Artemis Emergency Egress System

Take a look inside one of the emergency egress baskets at Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: STS-8 Challenger's roll-out to launch pad
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Aug 30, 1983

STS-8 Challenger's roll-out to launch pad

S83-39238 (1 Aug. 1983) --- The giant cluster of spaceflight hardware for NASA's eighth Space Transportation System...

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NASA image: View of the shuttle Discovery on the launch pad just prior to STS 51-D launch
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Apr 12, 1985

View of the shuttle Discovery on the launch pad just prior to STS 51-D launch

View of the shuttle Discovery on the launch pad just prior to STS 51-D launch. The surrounding area is dark, with...

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NASA image: View of the shuttle Discovery on the launch pad just prior to STS 51-D launch
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Apr 12, 1985

View of the shuttle Discovery on the launch pad just prior to STS 51-D launch

Just below center of this scene is a distant representation of a large ignition as the Shuttle Discovery lifts off...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch - Engineering Views - Pad 39B
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Launch - Engineering Views - Pad 39B

Artemis I Launch - Engineering Views - Pad 39B

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NASA image: VIEW - PAD "A" - LAUNCH COMPLEX (LC)-39 - SKYLAB (SL) VEHICLE 1 - ON PAD - KSC
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Jan 1, 1973

VIEW - PAD "A" - LAUNCH COMPLEX (LC)-39 - SKYLAB (SL) VEHICLE 1 - ON PAD - KSC

S73-25140 (16 April 1973) --- A ground-level view of Pad A, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, Florida,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad
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Feb 6, 2010

Space Shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad

The space shuttle Endeavour is seen as strong winds inflate a windsock, Saturday Feb. 6, 2010 at pad 39a of the NASA...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad
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Feb 6, 2010

Space Shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad

The space shuttle Endeavour is seen as strong winds inflate a windsock, Saturday Feb. 6, 2010 at pad 39a of the NASA...

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NASA image: Artemis II at Launch Pad 39B
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Feb 3, 2026

Artemis II at Launch Pad 39B

The Moon is seen shining over the SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher on...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Launch Pad Views - No Sound
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Jan 28, 2021

Apollo 14 Launch Pad Views - No Sound

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher on Pad Surface
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Jun 28, 2019

Mobile Launcher on Pad Surface

After successfully arriving at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39B, Exploration Ground Systems’ mobile...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher on Pad Surface
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Jun 28, 2019

Mobile Launcher on Pad Surface

After successfully arriving at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39B, Exploration Ground Systems’ mobile...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher on Pad Surface
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Jun 28, 2019

Mobile Launcher on Pad Surface

After successfully arriving at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39B, Exploration Ground Systems’ mobile...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher on Pad Surface
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Jun 28, 2019

Mobile Launcher on Pad Surface

After successfully arriving at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39B, Exploration Ground Systems’ mobile...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher on Pad Surface
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Jun 28, 2019

Mobile Launcher on Pad Surface

After successfully arriving at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39B, Exploration Ground Systems’ mobile...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher on Pad Surface
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Jun 28, 2019

Mobile Launcher on Pad Surface

After successfully arriving at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39B, Exploration Ground Systems’ mobile...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher on Pad Surface
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Jun 28, 2019

Mobile Launcher on Pad Surface

After successfully arriving at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39B, Exploration Ground Systems’ mobile...

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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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