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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: STS-70 payload preparation
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Apr 4, 1995

STS-70 payload preparation

S95-08961 (4 APRIL 1995) --- Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF) oversee and control the lowering of...

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NASA image: Astronauts Young and Collins walk up ramp at Pad 19 during countdown
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Jul 18, 1966

Astronauts Young and Collins walk up ramp at Pad 19 during countdown

S66-42754 (18 July 1966) --- Astronauts John W. Young (leading), command pilot, and Michael Collins, pilot, walk up...

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NASA image: Apollo/Saturn V facilities Test Vehicle and Launch Umbilical Tower
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May 25, 1966

Apollo/Saturn V facilities Test Vehicle and Launch Umbilical Tower

An Apollo/Saturn V facilities Test Vehicle and Launch Umbilical Tower (LUT) atop a crawler-transporter move from the...

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NASA image: Apollo 7 prime crew goes through suiting up operations prior to launch
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Oct 11, 1968

Apollo 7 prime crew goes through suiting up operations prior to launch

The Apollo 7 prime crew goes through suiting up operations in the Kennedy Space Center's Manned Spacecraft...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jean-Francois Clervoy in white room on launch pad 39B
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Nov 3, 1994

Astronaut Jean-Francois Clervoy in white room on launch pad 39B

STS066-S-003 (3 November 1994) --- In the white room at Launch Pad 39B, Jean-Francois Clervoy, mission specialist...

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NASA image: Technicians assist Gemini 7 prime crew in systems checks
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Nov 15, 1965

Technicians assist Gemini 7 prime crew in systems checks

S65-61835 (15 Nov. 1965) --- Technicians assist the prime crew for the Gemini-7 spaceflight in systems checks inside...

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NASA image: Gemini 11 prime crew prepare to enter Gemini 11 spacecraft
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Sep 10, 1966

Gemini 11 prime crew prepare to enter Gemini 11 spacecraft

S66-57967 (10 Sept. 1966) --- Gemini-11 prime crew, astronauts Charles Conrad Jr. (right), command pilot, and...

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NASA image: Technicians close hatches on Gemini 11 spacecraft during countdown
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Sep 10, 1966

Technicians close hatches on Gemini 11 spacecraft during countdown

S66-56177 (10 Sept. 1966) --- Technicians in the White Room atop Pad 19 prepare to close hatches on the Gemini-11...

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NASA image: Nighttime view of Apollo 9 space vehicle at Pad A, Launch Complex 39
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Feb 23, 1969

Nighttime view of Apollo 9 space vehicle at Pad A, Launch Complex 39

S69-25879 (23 Feb. 1969) --- Nighttime view of the 363-feet-high Apollo 9 space vehicle at Pad A, Launch Complex 39,...

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NASA image: View of launch pad at the Baykonur Cosmodrome showing Soyuz spacecraft
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Jan 28, 1974

View of launch pad at the Baykonur Cosmodrome showing Soyuz spacecraft

S75-32339 (28 Jan. 1974) --- A low-angle view of a launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan showing the...

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NASA image: Early morning view of Pad B, KSC with ASTP Apollo/Saturn space vehicle on pad
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Jul 2, 1975

Early morning view of Pad B, KSC with ASTP Apollo/Saturn space vehicle on pad

S75-28386 (2 July 1975) --- An early morning view of Pad B, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, showing the...

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NASA image: Nighttime view of Apollo 10 space vehicle on Pad B, Launch Complex 39
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May 4, 1969

Nighttime view of Apollo 10 space vehicle on Pad B, Launch Complex 39

S69-33855 (4 May 1969) --- Nighttime, ground-level view of the Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn 505)...

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NASA image: Astronauts Sullivan and Ride synchronize their watches before liftoff
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Oct 5, 1984

Astronauts Sullivan and Ride synchronize their watches before liftoff

41G-90082 / S17-90082 (5 Oct 1984) --- Astronauts Sally K. Ride (right) and Kathryn D. Sullivan, two of three...

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NASA image: STS 41-G crew prepares to leave Operations and checkout bldg for launch
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Oct 5, 1984

STS 41-G crew prepares to leave Operations and checkout bldg for launch

41G-90081 / S17-90081 (5 Oct 1984) --- The seven member crew leaves the Operations and Checkout Building (OCB) to...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 crew leaves Manned Spacecraft Operations Bldg during countdown
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Dec 21, 1968

Apollo 8 crew leaves Manned Spacecraft Operations Bldg during countdown

S68-55997 (21 Dec. 1968) --- Apollo 8 Command Module Pilot James Lovell waves to well-wishers during the pre-dawn...

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NASA image: Astronauts Young and Collins undergo suiting up operations during countdown
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Jul 18, 1966

Astronauts Young and Collins undergo suiting up operations during countdown

S66-42424 (18 July 1966) --- Astronauts John W. Young (right), command pilot, and Michael Collins (left), pilot,...

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NASA image: Skylab 2 prime crew photographed at Launch Complex 39 KSC
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May 4, 1973

Skylab 2 prime crew photographed at Launch Complex 39 KSC

S73-25902 (4 May 1973) --- The three prime crew members of the first manned Skylab mission (Skylab 2) are...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 crew arrive at White Room atop Pad A, Launch Complex 39
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Jan 31, 1971

Apollo 14 crew arrive at White Room atop Pad A, Launch Complex 39

S71-16635 (31 Jan. 1971) --- The three Apollo 14 astronauts arrive at the White Room atop Pad A, Launch Complex 39,...

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NASA image: View of White Room atop Pad A during Apollo 9 Countdown Demonstration Test
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Feb 23, 1969

View of White Room atop Pad A during Apollo 9 Countdown Demonstration Test

S69-25884 (23 Feb. 1969) --- Interior view of the white room atop Pad A, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center,...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 space vehicle arrives at Pad A at KSC during roll out from VAB
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Nov 9, 1970

Apollo 14 space vehicle arrives at Pad A at KSC during roll out from VAB

S70-55689 (9 Nov. 1970) --- The Apollo 14 (Spacecraft 110/Lunar Module 8/Saturn 509) space vehicle arrives at Pad A,...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00376
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Nov 24, 2004

KSC-04-S-00376

From touch down after a mission -- through processing for the next flight -- to liftoff again -- NASA's Space...

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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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