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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: STS-115 & Expedition 7 Preflight Training in VR Lab, Bldg. 9.
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Dec 16, 2002

STS-115 & Expedition 7 Preflight Training in VR Lab, Bldg. 9.

JSC2002-E-51051 (16 December 2002) --- Astronauts Joseph R. (Joe) Tanner (foreground) and Heidemarie M....

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NASA image: STS-116 Crew Members Training with Expedition 12 in VR Lab
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Feb 3, 2005

STS-116 Crew Members Training with Expedition 12 in VR Lab

JSC2005-E-04515 (3 Feb. 2005) --- Astronauts Nicholas J.M. Patrick (left) and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut...

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NASA image: STS-126 crew during preflight VR LAB MSS EVA2 training
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Apr 14, 2008

STS-126 crew during preflight VR LAB MSS EVA2 training

JSC2008-E-033766 (14 April 2008) --- Astronauts Stephen G. Bowen (foreground) and Robert S. (Shane) Kimbrough, both...

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NASA image: EVA training for Exp. 27 crew member Ron Garan, Exp. 28 Mike Fossum and STS-135 Doug Hurley, Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus
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Jan 18, 2011

EVA training for Exp. 27 crew member Ron Garan, Exp. 28 Mike Fossum and STS-135 Doug Hurley, Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus

JSC2011-E-003204 (18 Jan. 2011) --- NASA astronauts Rex Walheim, STS-135 mission specialist; and Mike Fossum...

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NASA image: STS-120 crew along with Expedition crew members Dan Tani and Sandra Magnus
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Aug 9, 2007

STS-120 crew along with Expedition crew members Dan Tani and Sandra Magnus

JSC2007-E-41534 (9 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Scott E. Parazynski, STS-120 mission specialist, prepares to use virtual...

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NASA image: EVA training for Exp. 27 crew member Ron Garan, Exp. 28 Mike Fossum and STS-135 Doug Hurley, Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus
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Jan 18, 2011

EVA training for Exp. 27 crew member Ron Garan, Exp. 28 Mike Fossum and STS-135 Doug Hurley, Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus

JSC2011-E-003209 (18 Jan. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Ron Garan, Expedition 27/28 flight engineer, uses virtual reality...

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Apr 29, 2021

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iss065e009555 (April 29, 2021) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition Flight Engineer Thomas...

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Jan 13, 2023

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iss068e040441 (Jan. 13, 2023) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: Innovation Expo
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Nov 1, 2017

Innovation Expo

A worker tries out a virtual reality experience during the 2017 Innovation Expo at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Mar 26, 2021

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This ESA (European Space Agency) Time Perception in Microgravity investigation is studying crew member reaction...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 23, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Jean-Yves Le Gall, president of the French space agency, National Centre for Space Studies (CNES), tries virtual...

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Oct 14, 2022

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iss068e017255 (Oct. 14, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: STS_135_VR
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May 13, 2011

STS_135_VR

JSC2011-E-059397 (13 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Rex Walheim, STS-135 mission specialist, simulates a spacewalk in...

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Nov 22, 2021

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iss066e079006 (Nov. 22, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Raja Chari wears virtual reality...

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NASA image: STS-97 training in VR lab in Bldg 9C
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Oct 11, 2000

STS-97 training in VR lab in Bldg 9C

JSC2000-E-26587 (October 2000) --- The two assigned space-walking astronauts for the STS-97 mission train for their...

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NASA image: SSC-20240705-s00706
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Jul 5, 2024

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An Audubon Aquarium visitor in New Orleans experiences a virtual reality visit to the International Space Station as...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 23, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Philippe Étienne, French Ambassador to the U.S., tries virtual reality viewers at the NASA exhibit during the 70th...

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NASA image: STS-97 training in VR lab in Bldg 9C
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Oct 11, 2000

STS-97 training in VR lab in Bldg 9C

JSC2000-E-26589 (October 2000) --- Astronauts Michael J. Bloomfield (left), STS-97 pilot, looks on as astronaut Marc...

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NASA image: 2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival
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Apr 6, 2018

2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival

An attendee uses virtual reality goggles to view the Sun during Sneak Peek Friday at the USA Science and Engineering...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 23, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Philippe Étienne, French Ambassador to the U.S. speaks to Joseph Williams about virtual reality viewers at the NASA...

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NASA image: STS-134 crew and Expedition 24/25 crew member Shannon Walker
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Mar 25, 2010

STS-134 crew and Expedition 24/25 crew member Shannon Walker

JSC2010-E-043657 (25 March 2010) --- NASA astronauts Gregory H. Johnson, STS-134 pilot; and Shannon Walker (right),...

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Feb 18, 2024

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iss070e095280 (Feb. 18, 2024) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight...

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NASA image: Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Simulator at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center with Pilot
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Mar 12, 2024

Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Simulator at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center with Pilot

NASA test pilot Wayne Ringelberg and NASA researcher Kyle Barnes prepare for Ringelberg’s ride in the air taxi...

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NASA image: STS-115 & Expedition 7 Preflight Training in VR Lab, Bldg. 9.
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Dec 16, 2002

STS-115 & Expedition 7 Preflight Training in VR Lab, Bldg. 9.

JSC2002-E-51054 (16 December 2002) --- Astronauts Steven G. MacLean (left), STS-115 mission specialist, and Edward...

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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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