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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
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Launch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft atop launches the agency’s Artemis I flight test,...

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NASA image: KSC_20221115_Artemis I Launch-3
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Nov 16, 2022

KSC_20221115_Artemis I Launch-3

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft atop launches the agency’s Artemis I flight test,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Launch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft atop launches the agency’s Artemis I flight test,...

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NASA image: GPM Launch and Deploy Animation: Launch
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Nov 1, 2012

GPM Launch and Deploy Animation: Launch

Animation of the launch of GPM

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NASA image: GPM Launch and Deploy Animation: Launch No Music
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Nov 1, 2012

GPM Launch and Deploy Animation: Launch No Music

Animation of the launch of GPM with no music

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Launch
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Nov 21, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Launch

On Nov. 21, 2020, the U.S.-European oceanographic satellite Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich launched to orbit aboard a...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch (Press Site)
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Launch (Press Site)

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft atop launches the agency’s Artemis I flight test,...

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NASA image: Boeing CFT Rollout for Launch - DRONE
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May 4, 2024

Boeing CFT Rollout for Launch - DRONE

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft atop the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is seen on the launch pad of Space...

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NASA image: Boeing CFT Rollout for Launch - DRONE
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May 4, 2024

Boeing CFT Rollout for Launch - DRONE

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft atop the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is seen on the launch pad of Space...

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NASA image: Boeing CFT Rollout for Launch - DRONE
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May 4, 2024

Boeing CFT Rollout for Launch - DRONE

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft atop the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is seen on the launch pad of Space...

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NASA image: Boeing CFT Rollout for Launch - DRONE
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May 4, 2024

Boeing CFT Rollout for Launch - DRONE

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft atop the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket rolls out from the Vertical Integration...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Collage
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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: Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch Team Post-Launch News Conference
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Dec 20, 2019

Boeing Orbital Flight Test Launch Team Post-Launch News Conference

NASA held a postlaunch news conference on Dec. 20, 2019 to discuss the status of Boeing’s uncrewed Orbital Flight...

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NASA image: Ultimate Saturn V Launch w Enhanced Sound
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Feb 6, 2020

Ultimate Saturn V Launch w Enhanced Sound

Ultimate Saturn V Launch w Enhanced Sound

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NASA image: The Space Launch System SLS roll out at KSC_MSFC footage
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Mar 22, 2022

The Space Launch System SLS roll out at KSC_MSFC footage

The Space Launch System (SLS) Rocket and Orion Spacecraft roll out of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) to Launch...

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NASA image: 2025 Student Launch Challenge
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May 4, 2025

2025 Student Launch Challenge

Over than 980 middle school, high school, and college students from across the nation launched more than 40...

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NASA image: 2025 Student Launch Challenge
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May 4, 2025

2025 Student Launch Challenge

Over than 980 middle school, high school, and college students from across the nation launched more than 40...

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NASA image: 2025 Student Launch Challenge
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May 4, 2025

2025 Student Launch Challenge

Over than 980 middle school, high school, and college students from across the nation launched more than 40...

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NASA image: 2025 Student Launch Challenge
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May 4, 2025

2025 Student Launch Challenge

Over than 980 middle school, high school, and college students from across the nation launched more than 40...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Launch Commentary
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Nov 10, 2022

JPSS-2 Launch Commentary

JPSS-2 Launch Commentary hosted by Megan Cruz, with Derrol Nail and Mic Woltman.

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NASA image: GOES-T Isolated Launch Views - 720p
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Mar 1, 2022

GOES-T Isolated Launch Views - 720p

Live coverage of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Operational...

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NASA image: GOES-T Isolated Launch Views - 4K
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Mar 1, 2022

GOES-T Isolated Launch Views - 4K

Live coverage of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Operational...

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NASA image: ULA's Atlas V for Boeing's Orbital Flight Test
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Oct 24, 2017

ULA's Atlas V for Boeing's Orbital Flight Test

The Atlas V rocket that will launch Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft on the company’s uncrewed Orbital Flight...

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NASA image: ULA's Atlas V for Boeing's Orbital Flight Test
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Oct 24, 2017

ULA's Atlas V for Boeing's Orbital Flight Test

The Atlas V rocket that will launch Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft on the company’s uncrewed Orbital Flight...

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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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