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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: KSC-2009-4463
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Aug 5, 2009

KSC-2009-4463

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Pilot Kevin Ford has completed his turn at...

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NASA image: Astronaut Catherine G. Coleman during WETF training
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Aug 5, 1993

Astronaut Catherine G. Coleman during WETF training

S93-42453 (September 1993) --- Astronaut Catherine G. Coleman, mission specialist for STS-73, is about to don the...

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NASA image: STS-31 MS Sullivan poses next to stowed EMU in OV-103's airlock
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 MS Sullivan poses next to stowed EMU in OV-103's airlock

STS-31 Mission Specialist (MS) Kathryn D. Sullivan poses for a picture before beginning extravehicular mobility unit...

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NASA image: KSC Triage Site Familiarization and Briefing
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May 17, 2019

KSC Triage Site Familiarization and Briefing

Kennedy Space Center personnel and American Medical Response (AMR) contractor paramedics gather at the Florida...

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NASA image: KSC Triage Site Familiarization and Briefing
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May 17, 2019

KSC Triage Site Familiarization and Briefing

Kennedy Space Center personnel and American Medical Response (AMR) contractor paramedics gather at the Florida...

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NASA image: KSC Triage Site Familiarization and Briefing
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May 17, 2019

KSC Triage Site Familiarization and Briefing

KEMCON physician Dr. Dan Woodard speaks to Kennedy Space Center personnel and American Medical Response (AMR)...

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NASA image: KSC Triage Site Familiarization and Briefing
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May 17, 2019

KSC Triage Site Familiarization and Briefing

An American Medical Response (AMR) contractor paramedic speaks to Kennedy Space Center and AMR personnel gathered at...

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NASA image: STS-99 crewmembers Kavandi and Thiel suit up in EMUs for NBL training
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May 27, 1999

STS-99 crewmembers Kavandi and Thiel suit up in EMUs for NBL training

S99-05718 (26 May 1999) --- Astronaut Janet L. Kavandi, mission specialist, checks her communications head gear as...

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NASA image: Clad in thermal protection suits, fire/rescue crew aid a volunteer "Injured astronaut" to a head-first ride down the exit slide from the shuttle cabin mockup
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May 5, 2007

Clad in thermal protection suits, fire/rescue crew aid a volunteer "Injured astronaut" to a head-first ride down the exit slide from the shuttle cabin mockup

Clad in thermal protection suits, fire/rescue crew aid a volunteer "Injured astronaut" to a head-first ride down the...

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NASA image: Air Force fire/rescue crew enter the space shuttle cabin mockup hatch to evacuate the shuttle crew during a shuttle rescue training exercise at Edwards AFB
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May 5, 2007

Air Force fire/rescue crew enter the space shuttle cabin mockup hatch to evacuate the shuttle crew during a shuttle rescue training exercise at Edwards AFB

Air Force fire/rescue crew enter the space shuttle cabin mockup hatch to evacuate the shuttle crew during a shuttle...

AFRC
NASA image: Complete with makeup to simulate facial injuries, a volunteer "astronaut" is tended to by aeromedical rescue staff after evacuation from the shuttle mockup
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May 5, 2007

Complete with makeup to simulate facial injuries, a volunteer "astronaut" is tended to by aeromedical rescue staff after evacuation from the shuttle mockup

Complete with makeup to simulate facial injuries, a volunteer "astronaut" is tended to by aeromedical rescue staff...

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NASA image: Air Force rescue team members load the volunteer "injured astronaut" on a stretcher into a helicopter for evacuation to a hospital during the exercise
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May 5, 2007

Air Force rescue team members load the volunteer "injured astronaut" on a stretcher into a helicopter for evacuation to a hospital during the exercise

Air Force rescue team members load the volunteer "injured astronaut" on a stretcher into a Blackhawk helicopter for...

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NASA image: Air Force fire/rescue crew place a volunteer "injured astronaut" on a stretcher after exiting the shuttle cabin mockup during the training exercise
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May 5, 2007

Air Force fire/rescue crew place a volunteer "injured astronaut" on a stretcher after exiting the shuttle cabin mockup during the training exercise

Air Force fire/rescue crew place a volunteer "injured astronaut" on a stretcher after exiting the shuttle cabin...

AFRC
NASA image: STS-57 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Jun 21, 1993

STS-57 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS057-S-053 (21 June 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off Launch Pad 39B as captured on film by an...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1374
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May 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An HH-60G helicopter flies overhead of a rescue boat during a training exercise, known as...

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NASA image: STS-57 MS2 Sherlock in EMU is ready for underwater EVA simulation at JSC
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Jun 25, 1992

STS-57 MS2 Sherlock in EMU is ready for underwater EVA simulation at JSC

S92-40376 (March 1992) --- Attired in a training version of the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU), astronaut Nancy...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2806
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Sep 22, 2008

KSC-08pd2806

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The STS-125 crew members listen to instructions for driving the M-113 armored personnel...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3376
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Jun 2, 2009

KSC-2009-3376

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-127 Mission Specialist Christopher Cassidy practices driving the M-113 armored personnel...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3340
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Nov 18, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 Mission Specialist Leland Melvin takes time out from driving practice of the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Parachute Test
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Mar 4, 2018

SpaceX Dragon Parachute Test

SpaceX performed its fourteenth overall parachute test supporting Crew Dragon development. This most recent exercise...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1341
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May 12, 2008

KSC-08pd1341

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Participants in the Mode VIII exercise being conducted at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., are...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0043
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Jan 12, 2006

KSC-06pd0043

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After landing the Virgin Atlantic Airways GlobalFlyer aircraft at NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3381
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Jun 2, 2009

KSC-2009-3381

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-127 Mission Specialist Tom Marshburn smiles after successfully driving the M-113 armored...

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NASA image: KSC Triage Site Familiarization and Briefing
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May 17, 2019

KSC Triage Site Familiarization and Briefing

Kennedy Space Center personnel and American Medical Response (AMR) contractor paramedics prepare to load a...

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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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