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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: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 1, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates listen to NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, standing, during...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 2, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates toured the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and viewed exhibits,...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 2, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates toured the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and viewed exhibits,...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 2, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates toured the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and viewed exhibits,...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 2, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates toured the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and viewed exhibits,...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 1, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates are inside the Saturn V Center at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex...

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NASA image: Official Portrait of Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) Marc Garneau in
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Sep 9, 1992

Official Portrait of Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) Marc Garneau in

S92-44959 (September 1992) --- Astronaut Marc Garneau, mission specialist representing the Canadian Space Agency....

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NASA image: Astronaut Looks at Nozzle of F-15 at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronaut Looks at Nozzle of F-15 at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA’s 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California...

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NASA image: ASCAN Visit to KSC
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Oct 17, 2023

ASCAN Visit to KSC

NASA’s 2021 class of astronaut candidates visit the Vehicle Assembly Building during a familiarization tour of...

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NASA image: ASCAN Visit to KSC
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Oct 17, 2023

ASCAN Visit to KSC

NASA’s 2021 class of astronaut candidates walk inside the Vehicle Assembly Building during a familiarization tour of...

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NASA image: ASCAN Visit to KSC
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Oct 17, 2023

ASCAN Visit to KSC

NASA’s 2021 class of astronaut candidates visit the Vehicle Assembly Building during a familiarization tour of...

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NASA image: ASCAN Visit to KSC
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Oct 17, 2023

ASCAN Visit to KSC

NASA’s 2021 class of astronaut candidates pose for a photograph on the roof of the Vehicle Assembly Building during...

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NASA image: FEMALE ASTRONAUT-CANDIDATES (ASCAN)'S - JSC
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Mar 23, 1979

FEMALE ASTRONAUT-CANDIDATES (ASCAN)'S - JSC

S79-29596 (28 Feb 1979) --- Contrasting the old with the new, six astronaut candidates pose for photographers in...

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NASA image: Female Astronaut-Candidates (ASCAN)'s - JSC
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Mar 23, 1979

Female Astronaut-Candidates (ASCAN)'s - JSC

S79-29592 (28 Feb 1979) --- Sporting their new Shuttle-type constant-wear garments, these six astronaut candidates...

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NASA image: FEMALE ASTRONAUT-CANDIDATES (ASCAN)'S - JSC
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Mar 23, 1979

FEMALE ASTRONAUT-CANDIDATES (ASCAN)'S - JSC

S79-29594 (28 Feb 1979) --- Sporting their new Shuttle-type constant-wear garments, these six astronaut candidates...

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NASA image: Catherine G. Coleman at astronaut candidate survival training
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Jul 15, 1993

Catherine G. Coleman at astronaut candidate survival training

S93-38725 (12-14 Sept. 1992) --- Catherine G. Coleman, a member of the 1992 class of astronaut candidates at the...

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NASA image: Astronaut candidate Eileen Collins during parachute ejection briefing
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Aug 14, 1990

Astronaut candidate Eileen Collins during parachute ejection briefing

S90-45845 (29-31 July 1990) --- Eileen M. Collins, a USAF major and a candidate for a pilot astronaut's position...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 1, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates pause for a group photograph on the deck of the mobile launcher during a...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 1, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates view the mobile launcher during a familiarization tour at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 1, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates get a close-up view of the mobile launcher during a familiarization tour at...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 1, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates pause for a group photograph on the deck of the mobile launcher during a...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 1, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates get a close-up view of the mobile launcher during a familiarization tour at...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Jul 19, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration

NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik, left, and NASA astronaut candidate, Zena Cardman, pose for a photo with the soon to be...

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NASA image: Astronauts Look in F-15 Nozzle at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts Look in F-15 Nozzle at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California...

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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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