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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: Perseus B Heads for Landing on Edwards AFB Runway
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Apr 30, 1997

Perseus B Heads for Landing on Edwards AFB Runway

The Perseus B remotely piloted aircraft nears touchdown at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. at the conclusion of a...

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NASA image: NASA Dryden's T-38 Talon trainer aircraft in flight near Edwards Air Force Base
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May 5, 2006

NASA Dryden's T-38 Talon trainer aircraft in flight near Edwards Air Force Base

NASA Dryden's T-38 Talon trainer aircraft in flight near Edwards Air Force Base. Formerly at NASA's Langley Research...

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NASA image: Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award
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Jul 29, 2009

Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award

Apollo astronaut Al Worden speaks during a ceremony, Thursday, July 30, 2009, where he was honored with the...

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NASA image: STS-99 crewmembers bailout training in building 9
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May 19, 1999

STS-99 crewmembers bailout training in building 9

S99-05619 (19 May 1999) --- Astronauts Kevin R. Kregel (left) and Dominic L. Gorie, mission commander and pilot,...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT VIRGIL I. GRISSOM - SUIT
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Jan 1, 1961

ASTRONAUT VIRGIL I. GRISSOM - SUIT

S64-36909 (1961) --- Astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom, pilot of the Mercury-Redstone 4 (MR-4) spaceflight, wearing...

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NASA image: Poindexter and Love floating into Node 2
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Feb 10, 2008

Poindexter and Love floating into Node 2

S122-E-007074 (9 Feb. 2008) --- Astronauts Alan Poindexter (left), pilot for the Space Shuttle Atlantis' STS-122...

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NASA image: jsc2024e066393
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Sep 26, 2024

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jsc2024e066393 (Sept. 26, 2024) --- NASA astronauts (from left) Nichole Ayers and Anne McClain, NASA's SpaceX...

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NASA image: Skylab (SL)-2 - Astronaut Paul J. Weitz - MSC
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Mar 2, 1973

Skylab (SL)-2 - Astronaut Paul J. Weitz - MSC

S73-18667 (January 1973) --- Astronaut Paul J. Weitz, pilot for the Skylab 2 first manned mission, is suited up for...

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NASA image: Astronaut Joseph Kerwin forms perfect sphere with water droplet
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Jun 1, 1973

Astronaut Joseph Kerwin forms perfect sphere with water droplet

SL2-X9-730 (1 June 1973) --- Scientist-astronaut Joseph P. Kerwin, Skylab 2 science pilot, forms a perfect sphere by...

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NASA image: Astronaut Scott Carpenter - Hangar "S" - Crew Quarters - Suiting Exercise - Cape
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Jan 15, 1962

Astronaut Scott Carpenter - Hangar "S" - Crew Quarters - Suiting Exercise - Cape

S62-00120 (1961) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7) spaceflight, is seen...

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NASA image: STS-135 crewmembers Chris Ferguson, Doug Hurley and Rex Walheim
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Mar 1, 2011

STS-135 crewmembers Chris Ferguson, Doug Hurley and Rex Walheim

JSC2011-E-024228 (1 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-135 pilot, prepares for a flight in a NASA T-38...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-1729
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Nov 20, 1990

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-38 flight crew disembark from the orbiter Atlantis after a successful landing...

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NASA image: STS-127 Crewmembers enjoy meal in the FWD MDDK during Joint Operations
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Jul 25, 2009

STS-127 Crewmembers enjoy meal in the FWD MDDK during Joint Operations

S127-E-008488 (25 July 2009) --- From the left, astronauts Mark Polansky (partially out of frame), STS-127...

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NASA image: STS-130 crew during SSMTF IN/EG TIMELINE training in building 9NW
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Dec 22, 2009

STS-130 crew during SSMTF IN/EG TIMELINE training in building 9NW

JSC2009-E-286958 (22 Dec. 2009) --- Astronauts George Zamka (right), STS-130 commander; Terry Virts, pilot; and...

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NASA image: MS Curbeam prepares for second EVA with PLT Polansky
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Feb 12, 2001

MS Curbeam prepares for second EVA with PLT Polansky

STS98-E-5179 (12 February 2001) --- Astronaut Robert L. Curbeam (right), STS-98 mission specialist, with the aid of...

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Jan 30, 2023

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jsc2023e005764 (Jan. 30, 2023) --- NASA astronauts (from left), Warren "Woody" Hoburg and Stephen Bowen, pilot and...

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NASA image: iss067e075554
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Apr 2, 2016

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iss067e075554 (May 5, 2022) --- Crew-3 Pilot Tom Marshburn of NASA looks out from a window as he journeys back to...

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NASA image: Poindexter and Dutton on Discovery flight deck
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Apr 6, 2010

Poindexter and Dutton on Discovery flight deck

S131-E-006096 (6 April 2010) --- NASA astronauts Alan Poindexter (left), STS-131 commander; and James P. Dutton Jr.,...

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NASA image: STS-79 crewmembers at the aft flight deck windows
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Sep 24, 1996

STS-79 crewmembers at the aft flight deck windows

STS79-E-5379 (24 September 1996) --- Astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt, pilot, watches the Russia's Mir Space Station,...

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NASA image: Virts on MDDK
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Feb 15, 2010

Virts on MDDK

S130-E-008276 (15 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Terry Virts, STS-130 pilot, is pictured near food packages and...

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NASA image: STS-130 crew during SSMTF IN/EG TIMELINE training in building 9NW
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Dec 22, 2009

STS-130 crew during SSMTF IN/EG TIMELINE training in building 9NW

JSC2009-E-286956 (22 Dec. 2009) --- Astronauts George Zamka (right), STS-130 commander; Terry Virts, pilot; and...

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NASA image: Astronaut Wilcutt hands water transfer bag to Mir 22 commander on middeck
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Sep 21, 1996

Astronaut Wilcutt hands water transfer bag to Mir 22 commander on middeck

STS79-E-5193 (21 September 1996) --- Astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt, STS-79 pilot, and cosmonaut Valeri G. Korzun,...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-12 (WEIGHTLESSNESS) - ASTRONAUT EDWIN E. ALDRIN, JR. - TRAINING - PATRICK AFB (PAFB), FL
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Oct 4, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-12 (WEIGHTLESSNESS) - ASTRONAUT EDWIN E. ALDRIN, JR. - TRAINING - PATRICK AFB (PAFB), FL

S66-56738 (4 Oct. 1966) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., prime crew pilot of the Gemini-12 spaceflight, undergoes...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission
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Jun 29, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission

NASA Armstrong’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for its ALOFT mission. The ER-2 will fly at high altitudes above 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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