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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: Euclid Spacecraft Launch Coverage
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Jul 1, 2023

Euclid Spacecraft Launch Coverage

On July 1, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying ESA’s (European Space Agency) Euclid spacecraft, launched from Cape...

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NASA image: Launch of the Apollo spacecraft to begin ASTP mission
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Jul 15, 1975

Launch of the Apollo spacecraft to begin ASTP mission

S75-28550 (15 July 1975) --- The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project's (ASTP) NASA Apollo/Saturn 1B space vehicle is launched...

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NASA image: View of the Gemini-Titan 4 spacecraft launch
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Jun 3, 1965

View of the Gemini-Titan 4 spacecraft launch

S65-29639 (3 June 1965) --- The Gemini-Titan 4 (GT-4) spaceflight launches from Cape Kennedy's Pad 19 at 10:16 a.m....

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NASA image: Launching America On a Commercial Spacecraft on This Week @NASA – June 5, 2020
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Jun 5, 2020

Launching America On a Commercial Spacecraft on This Week @NASA – June 5, 2020

Launching America on a commercial spacecraft, a NASA astronaut is headed back to the space station, and new close-up...

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NASA image: View of Astronaut Virgil Grissom through spacecraft window prior to launch
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Mar 23, 1965

View of Astronaut Virgil Grissom through spacecraft window prior to launch

View of Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom through spacecraft window prior to launch of Gemini-Titan 3 mission.

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NASA image: View of Astronaut John Young through spacecraft window prior to launch
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Mar 23, 1965

View of Astronaut John Young through spacecraft window prior to launch

View of Astronaut John W. Young through spacecraft window prior to launch of Gemini-Titan 3 mission.

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NASA image: NASA Juno Spacecraft Awaits Launch
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Aug 4, 2011

NASA Juno Spacecraft Awaits Launch

NASA Juno spacecraft awaits launch from inside the payload fairing atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V-551 launch...

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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:  Progress 95 Cargo Spacecraft Launch – Saturday, April 25,2026
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Apr 27, 2026

Progress 95 Cargo Spacecraft Launch – Saturday, April 25,2026

The uncrewed Roscosmos Progress 95 cargo spacecraft launched to the International Space Station from the Baikonur...

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NASA image: Delta II rocket carrying NASA's Dawn spacecraft launches from pa
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Sep 27, 2007

Delta II rocket carrying NASA's Dawn spacecraft launches from pa

Against a backdrop of clouds on the horizon, the Delta II rocket carrying NASA's Dawn spacecraft rises from the...

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NASA image: Artemis Spacecraft Launch Abort Simulated by NASA Supercomputers
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Nov 18, 2021

Artemis Spacecraft Launch Abort Simulated by NASA Supercomputers

The Orion spacecraft launch abort system is designed to pull the crew capsule to safety in the event of an emergency...

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NASA image: Progress 94 Cargo Spacecraft Launch – Sunday, March 22, 2026
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Mar 22, 2026

Progress 94 Cargo Spacecraft Launch – Sunday, March 22, 2026

The uncrewed Roscosmos Progress 94 cargo spacecraft launched to the International Space Station from the Baikonur...

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NASA image: Launch of the Gemini 5 spacecraft from Pad 19 at 9 a.m. Aug. 21, 1965.
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Aug 21, 1954

Launch of the Gemini 5 spacecraft from Pad 19 at 9 a.m. Aug. 21, 1965.

S65-50774 (21 Aug. 1965) --- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration launched the Gemini-5 spacecraft from...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Launch
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard launches from Space Launch Complex 41,...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Launch
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard launches from Space Launch Complex 41,...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Launch
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard launches from Space Launch Complex 41,...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Launch
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard launches from Space Launch Complex 41,...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Launch
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard launches from Space Launch Complex 41,...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Launch
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard launches from Space Launch Complex 41,...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Launch
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard launches from Space Launch Complex 41,...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Launch
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard launches from Space Launch Complex 41,...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Launch
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard launches from Space Launch Complex 41,...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Launch
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard launches from Space Launch Complex 41,...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Launch
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard launches from Space Launch Complex 41,...

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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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