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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: Firing Room 3 of Launch Control Center, Launch Complex 39 countdown test
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May 13, 1969

Firing Room 3 of Launch Control Center, Launch Complex 39 countdown test

S69-34332 (13 May 1969) --- Overall view of Firing Room 3 of the Launch Control Center, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy...

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NASA image: Launch Countdown Demo at 39B - Timelapse
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Oct 23, 2020

Launch Countdown Demo at 39B - Timelapse

The launch countdown team conducted a test demonstration at Launch Complex 39B to run through the actual operations...

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NASA image: Launch Countdown Demo at Pad 39B
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Oct 23, 2020

Launch Countdown Demo at Pad 39B

The launch countdown team conducted a test demonstration at Launch Complex 39B to run through the actual operations...

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NASA image: STS-135 Launch Countdown
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Jul 6, 2011

STS-135 Launch Countdown

A tour bus drives by a launch countdown sign inside the NASA Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 in Cape...

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NASA image: Firing Room 2 in Launch Control Center at KSC during Apollo 9 countdown test
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Feb 23, 1969

Firing Room 2 in Launch Control Center at KSC during Apollo 9 countdown test

S69-25880 (23 Feb. 1969) --- Overall view of Firing Room 2 in the Launch Control Center, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy...

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NASA image: Artemis I - First Joint Launch Countdown Simulation
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Jul 8, 2021

Artemis I - First Joint Launch Countdown Simulation

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida participate in the first joint integrated launch countdown...

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NASA image: Artemis I - First Joint Launch Countdown Simulation
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Jul 8, 2021

Artemis I - First Joint Launch Countdown Simulation

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida participate in the first joint integrated launch countdown...

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NASA image: Artemis I - First Joint Launch Countdown Simulation
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Jul 8, 2021

Artemis I - First Joint Launch Countdown Simulation

A Kennedy Space Center employee participates in the first joint integrated launch countdown simulation for Artemis I...

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NASA image: Artemis I - First Joint Launch Countdown Simulation
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Jul 8, 2021

Artemis I - First Joint Launch Countdown Simulation

Team members at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida participate in the first joint integrated launch countdown...

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NASA image: Artemis I - First Joint Launch Countdown Simulation
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Jul 8, 2021

Artemis I - First Joint Launch Countdown Simulation

Seen here is an exterior view of the Launch Control Center (LCC) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, located...

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NASA image: Artemis I - First Joint Launch Countdown Simulation
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Jul 8, 2021

Artemis I - First Joint Launch Countdown Simulation

Artemis I Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson participates in the first joint integrated launch countdown...

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NASA image: Artemis I - First Joint Launch Countdown Simulation
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Jul 8, 2021

Artemis I - First Joint Launch Countdown Simulation

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida participate in the first joint integrated launch countdown...

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NASA image: EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B
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Oct 23, 2020

EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B

The base of the mobile launcher for Artemis I is in view on Launch Pad 3B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B
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Oct 23, 2020

EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B

Workers stand on the surface of Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Oct. 23, 2020. They are...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00212
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Jul 7, 2004

KSC-04-S-00212

The final countdown to the Aura Launch is now underway. The spacecraft was driven out to the pad and lifted to the...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS First Joint Launch Countdown Simulation
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Jul 8, 2021

Artemis I SLS First Joint Launch Countdown Simulation

The first dry rehearsal joint launch countdown simulation with the LCC, JSC, and SLS teams will take place for the...

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NASA image: EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B
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Oct 23, 2020

EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B

Special ground support equipment is used to move one of two side flame deflectors underneath the mobile launcher for...

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NASA image: EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B
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Oct 23, 2020

EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B

Special ground support equipment is used to position the two side flame deflectors underneath the mobile launcher...

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NASA image: EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B
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Oct 23, 2020

EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B

A close-up view of the mobile launcher for Artemis I with the two side flame deflectors positioned underneath during...

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NASA image: EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B
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Oct 23, 2020

EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B

Special ground support equipment is used to move one of two side flame deflectors underneath the mobile launcher for...

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NASA image: EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B
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Oct 23, 2020

EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B

A view of the mobile launcher for Artemis I with the two side flame deflectors positioned underneath during a...

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NASA image: EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B
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Oct 23, 2020

EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B

Special ground support equipment is used to move the side flame deflectors into place during a countdown...

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NASA image: EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B
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Oct 23, 2020

EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B

Special ground support equipment is used to move one of two side flame deflectors underneath the mobile launcher for...

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NASA image: EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B
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Oct 23, 2020

EGS Launch Countdown Demonstration at Pad 39B

An engineer with Exploration Ground Systems monitors countdown demonstration activities occurring on the 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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