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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: SPHEREx and PUNCH Pre-Launch News Conference
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Mar 7, 2025

SPHEREx and PUNCH Pre-Launch News Conference

Pre-launch news conference for SPHEREx, the agency’s newest telescope and its rideshare PUNCH, a mission to study...

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NASA image: Delta II THEMIS Pre-Launch
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Jan 1, 2002

Delta II THEMIS Pre-Launch

In this close-up aerial view, the Delta II rocket with the THEMIS spacecraft atop sits ready for launch on Pad 17-B...

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NASA image: Delta II THEMIS Pre-Launch
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Jan 1, 2002

Delta II THEMIS Pre-Launch

In this aerial view, the Delta II rocket with the THEMIS spacecraft sits ready for launch on Pad 17-B at Cape...

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NASA image: Delta II THEMIS Pre-Launch
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Jan 1, 2002

Delta II THEMIS Pre-Launch

The Delta II rocket with the THEMIS spacecraft atop sits ready for launch on Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Delta II THEMIS Pre-Launch
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Jan 1, 2002

Delta II THEMIS Pre-Launch

In this close-up aerial view, the Delta II rocket with the THEMIS spacecraft atop sits ready for launch on Pad 17-B...

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NASA image: Delta II THEMIS Pre-Launch
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Jan 1, 2002

Delta II THEMIS Pre-Launch

In this close-up aerial view, the Delta II rocket with the THEMIS spacecraft atop sits ready for launch on Pad 17-B...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman NG-12 Cygnus Cargo Craft Pre-Launch News Conference
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Nov 1, 2019

Northrop Grumman NG-12 Cygnus Cargo Craft Pre-Launch News Conference

The briefings and participants are: o Kirk Shireman, manager, International Space Station Program o Frank DeMauro,...

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NASA image: IMAP Pre-Launch Press Briefing
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Sep 21, 2025

IMAP Pre-Launch Press Briefing

Dr. Denton Gibson, launch director, NASA’s Launch Services Program, participates in a prelaunch news conference on...

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NASA image: IMAP Pre-Launch Press Briefing
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Sep 21, 2025

IMAP Pre-Launch Press Briefing

NASA, mission, and partner leaders participate in prelaunch news conference on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at the...

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NASA image: IMAP Pre-Launch Press Briefing
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Sep 21, 2025

IMAP Pre-Launch Press Briefing

Nicky Fox, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, participates in a prelaunch news...

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NASA image: IMAP Pre-Launch Press Briefing
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Sep 21, 2025

IMAP Pre-Launch Press Briefing

Derrol Nail, NASA Communications, participates in a prelaunch news conference on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at the...

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NASA image: IMAP Pre-Launch Press Briefing
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Sep 21, 2025

IMAP Pre-Launch Press Briefing

Arlena Moses, launch weather officer, 45th Weather Squadron, U.S. Space Force, participates in a prelaunch news...

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NASA image: IMAP Pre-Launch Press Briefing
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Sep 21, 2025

IMAP Pre-Launch Press Briefing

Julianna Scheiman, director, NASA Science Missions, SpaceX, participates in a prelaunch news conference on Sunday,...

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NASA image: IMAP Pre-Launch Press Briefing
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Sep 21, 2025

IMAP Pre-Launch Press Briefing

Brad Williams, IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) program executive, NASA Headquarters, participates...

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NASA image: IMAP Pre-Launch Press Briefing
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Sep 21, 2025

IMAP Pre-Launch Press Briefing

Irene Parker, deputy assistant administrator for Systems for NOAA’s National Environmental Satellite, Data, and...

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NASA image: Curiosity Pre-Launch Mast Test - August 07, 2012
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Aug 7, 2012

Curiosity Pre-Launch Mast Test - August 07, 2012

This frame from a video shows the mast of NASA Curiosity rover deploying in a pre-launch test.

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NASA image: Video - Apollo 11 Pre-Launch and Launch
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Jul 16, 1969

Video - Apollo 11 Pre-Launch and Launch

Apollo 11 Pre-Launch and Launch.

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-23 Pre-Launch Briefing
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Aug 27, 2021

SpaceX CRS-23 Pre-Launch Briefing

Jennifer Scott Williams, manager for the Applications Client Support Office for the International Space Station...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-23 Pre-Launch Briefing
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Aug 27, 2021

SpaceX CRS-23 Pre-Launch Briefing

From left, NASA Communications’ Megan Cruz; Jennifer Scott Williams, manager for the Applications Client Support...

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Jul 26, 1971

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During the Apollo 15 pre-launch activity in the launch control center's firing room 1 at Kennedy Space Center, the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

From the Kennedy Space Flight Center (KSC) control room, Apollo Program Director Lieutenant General Samuel C....

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NASA image: MAVEN Spacecraft Integration
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Jul 30, 2012

MAVEN Spacecraft Integration

Footage of the MAVEN spacecraft's integration at Lockheed Martin Space Systems, and pre-launch operations at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 crewmembers attend pre-launch inspection briefing at Baikonur
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 crewmembers attend pre-launch inspection briefing at Baikonur

JSC2003-E-59057 (13 October 2003) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale (left), Expedition 8 mission commander and NASA ISS...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 crewmembers attend pre-launch inspection briefing at Baikonur
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 crewmembers attend pre-launch inspection briefing at Baikonur

JSC2003-E-59058 (13 October 2003) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale (left), Expedition 8 mission commander and NASA ISS...

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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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