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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: Expedition 73 Landing Preparations
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Dec 8, 2025

Expedition 73 Landing Preparations

NASA, Roscosmos, and Russian Search and Recovery Forces arrive on an AN-26 plane in Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan to...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Landing Preparations
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Feb 26, 2018

Expedition 54 Landing Preparations

Russian Search and Rescue teams deploy on MI-8 helicopters from Karaganda to Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan to prepare for...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Landing Preparations
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Sep 27, 2023

Expedition 69 Landing Preparations

The Russian Search and Recovery Forces All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) team have lunch and prepare for the landing of...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Landing Preparations
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Feb 26, 2018

Expedition 54 Landing Preparations

NASA, Roscosmos, and Russian Search and Rescue teams arrive in Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan to prepare for the Soyuz MS-06...

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NASA image: Orion Recovery Preparations
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Dec 2, 2014

Orion Recovery Preparations

Orion recovery team members make preparations for Orion's splashdown inside the well deck of the U.S. Navy's USS...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Landing Preparations
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Sep 27, 2023

Expedition 69 Landing Preparations

The Russian Search and Recovery Forces All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) team have lunch and prepare for the landing of...

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NASA image: Expedition 73 Landing Preparations
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Dec 8, 2025

Expedition 73 Landing Preparations

NASA, Roscosmos, and Russian Search and Recovery Forces arrive in Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan to prepare for the landing...

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NASA image: Expedition 73 Landing Preparations
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Dec 9, 2025

Expedition 73 Landing Preparations

NASA, Roscosmos, and Russian Search and Recovery Forces prepare wait to board helicopters at the Zhezkazgan Airport...

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NASA image: Expedition 73 Landing Preparations
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Dec 9, 2025

Expedition 73 Landing Preparations

NASA, Roscosmos, and Russian Search and Recovery Forces prepare wait to board helicopters at the Zhezkazgan Airport...

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NASA image: Expedition 64 Landing Preparations
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Apr 17, 2021

Expedition 64 Landing Preparations

NASA, Roscosmos, and Russian Search and Recovery Forces prepare to depart the Zhezkazgan Airport in Kazakhstan for...

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NASA image: Expedition 59 Landing Preparations
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Jun 23, 2019

Expedition 59 Landing Preparations

The Karaganda, Kazakhstan city entrance is seen as NASA, Canadian Space Agency (CSA), and Roscosmos teams arrive in...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Landing Preparations
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Feb 26, 2018

Expedition 54 Landing Preparations

NASA, Roscosmos, and Russian Search and Rescue teams arrive in Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan to prepare for the Soyuz MS-06...

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NASA image: Expedition 64 Landing Preparations
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Apr 16, 2021

Expedition 64 Landing Preparations

The sign for the town of Zhezkazgan is seen out of a is window as teams from NASA, Roscosmos, and Russian Search and...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Landing Preparations
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Oct 2, 2018

Expedition 56 Landing Preparations

NASA astronaut and Director of Operations, Star City, Russia, Joe Acaba prepares to plant a tree during a...

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NASA image: Expedition 73 Landing Preparations
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Dec 9, 2025

Expedition 73 Landing Preparations

NASA, Roscosmos, and Russian Search and Recovery Forces prepare wait to board helicopters at the Zhezkazgan Airport...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Landing Preparations
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Sep 27, 2023

Expedition 69 Landing Preparations

The Russian Search and Recovery Forces All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) team have lunch and prepare for the landing of...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman during Post Insertion and Deorbit Preparation training
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Jan 30, 2025

NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman during Post Insertion and Deorbit Preparation training

jsc2025e004079 (Jan. 30, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman during Post Insertion and...

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NASA image: Curbeam prepares for first EVA of mission
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Dec 12, 2006

Curbeam prepares for first EVA of mission

ISS014-E-09596 (12 Dec. 2006) --- Attired in his extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) spacesuit, astronaut Robert L....

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NASA image: Burbank and Ivanishin prepare for EVA Session
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Feb 16, 2012

Burbank and Ivanishin prepare for EVA Session

ISS030-E-078157 (16 Feb. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank (right), Expedition 30 commander; and Russian...

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NASA image: Fuglesang prepares for first EVA of mission
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Dec 12, 2006

Fuglesang prepares for first EVA of mission

ISS014-E-09622 (12 Dec. 2006) --- Attired in his extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) spacesuit, European Space Agency...

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NASA image: Tarelkin prepares for the Typologia Experiment in the SM
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Jan 24, 2013

Tarelkin prepares for the Typologia Experiment in the SM

ISS034-E-033718 (24 Jan. 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Evgeny Tarelkin, Expedition 34 flight engineer, prepares for...

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NASA image: Coleman prepares to insert samples into the MELFI
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Dec 27, 2010

Coleman prepares to insert samples into the MELFI

ISS026-E-023768 (27 Dec. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Catherine (Cady) Coleman, Expedition 26 flight engineer, prepares...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Pilot Prepares for Flight
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May 13, 2022

NASA ER-2 Pilot Prepares for Flight

NASA ER-2 pilot Tim Williams prepares for a check flight with life support on May 13, 2022.

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NASA image: Preparations for Underwater EVA training for the STS 41-G crew
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Jul 5, 1984

Preparations for Underwater EVA training for the STS 41-G crew

Preparations for Underwater EVA training for the STS 41-G crew. Divers prepare to don their scuba gear for the...

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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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