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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: Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022
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Jun 11, 2022

Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022

Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro speaks during the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame 2022 induction ceremony on...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022
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Jun 11, 2022

Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy waves to attendees during the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame 2022 induction...

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NASA image: 2021 NASA Astronaut Candidate Class
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Dec 6, 2021

2021 NASA Astronaut Candidate Class

NASA announced its 2021 astronaut candidate class on Dec. 6, 2021. The 10 candidates, announced in an event at...

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NASA image: STS-71 astronauts training in Russia
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Sep 20, 1994

STS-71 astronauts training in Russia

Astronauts Norman E. Thagard and Bonnie J. Dunbar in cosmonaut space suits in the Training Simulator Facility at the...

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NASA image: STS-71 astronauts training in Russia
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Sep 20, 1994

STS-71 astronauts training in Russia

Astronaut Norman E. Thagard in a cosmonaut space suit in the Training Simulator Facility at the Gagarin Cosmonaut...

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NASA image: STS-71 astronauts training in Russia
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Sep 20, 1994

STS-71 astronauts training in Russia

Astronaut Bonnie J. Dunbar in a cosmonaut space suit in the Training Simulator Facility at the Gagarin Cosmonaut...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Barratt collects and organizes medical supplies
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Aug 3, 2024

NASA astronaut Mike Barratt collects and organizes medical supplies

iss071e414062 (Aug. 3, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Mike Barratt collects and...

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NASA image: View of astronaut candidates Brandenstein and Hauck behind model
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Jan 31, 1978

View of astronaut candidates Brandenstein and Hauck behind model

View of astronaut candidates Daniel C. Brandenstein and Frederick H. Hauck, posed behind model of the Space shuttle...

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NASA image: Official portrait of Astronaut William S. McArthur
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Oct 24, 1991

Official portrait of Astronaut William S. McArthur

S91-49490 (24 Oct 1991) --- Astronaut William S. McArthur, mission specialist.

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NASA image: Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter in the cockpit of a T-106
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Jan 10, 1961

Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter in the cockpit of a T-106

M61-00017 (10 Jan. 1961) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter on flight line with a F-106. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: Official Portrait of Astronaut David M. Walker in Launch Entry Suit (LES)
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Oct 9, 1992

Official Portrait of Astronaut David M. Walker in Launch Entry Suit (LES)

S92-47653 (9 October 1992) --- Astronaut David M. Walker.

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NASA image: Official portrait of 1987 astronaut candidate Kenneth D. Bowersox
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Oct 15, 1987

Official portrait of 1987 astronaut candidate Kenneth D. Bowersox

S87-45887 (October 1987) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox, pilot.

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NASA image: Portrait - Astronaut-Candidate (ASCAN) Robert C. "Woody" Spring
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Jan 8, 1981

Portrait - Astronaut-Candidate (ASCAN) Robert C. "Woody" Spring

S81-25294 (Jan 1981) --- Astronaut Sherwood C. Spring, pilot.

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NASA image: Official portrait of 1987 astronaut candidate William F. Readdy
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Oct 15, 1987

Official portrait of 1987 astronaut candidate William F. Readdy

S87-45884 (9 Oct. 1987) --- Astronaut William F. Readdy, pilot

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NASA image: Official Portrait of Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) Kevin R. Kregel in
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Sep 9, 1992

Official Portrait of Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) Kevin R. Kregel in

S92-45000 (9 Sept 1992) --- Astronaut Kevin R. Kregel.

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NASA image: Remembrance Ceremony for Astronaut Jerry Carr
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Aug 31, 2020

Remembrance Ceremony for Astronaut Jerry Carr

The Astronaut Hall of Fame display for former NASA astronaut Gerald “Jerry” Carr is shown following a remembrance...

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NASA image: PRESS CONFERENCE - ASTRONAUT COOPER - MSC
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Jan 1, 1963

PRESS CONFERENCE - ASTRONAUT COOPER - MSC

S63-00581 (1963) --- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr., pilot of the Mercury Atlas 9 (MA-9) space mission, appears...

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

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA astronaut Alvin Drew, right, spoke about his time in space at a STEM day session with students during the 70th...

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

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps, right, spoke about her time in space at a STEM day session with students during the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Dick Gordon Memorial
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Nov 9, 2017

Astronaut Dick Gordon Memorial

In the Heroes and Legends exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, a memorial wreath was placed...

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NASA image: Astronaut Dick Gordon Memorial
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Nov 9, 2017

Astronaut Dick Gordon Memorial

In the Heroes and Legends exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, a memorial wreath was placed...

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NASA image: Astronaut Dick Gordon Memorial
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Nov 9, 2017

Astronaut Dick Gordon Memorial

In the Heroes and Legends exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Center Director Bob Cabana speaks...

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NASA image: Astronaut Dick Gordon Memorial
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Nov 9, 2017

Astronaut Dick Gordon Memorial

In the Heroes and Legends exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, a guest pays respect to former NASA...

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NASA image: Astronaut Scott Carpenter during centrifuge training
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Aug 10, 1959

Astronaut Scott Carpenter during centrifuge training

B59-00570 (August 1959) --- Astronaut Scott Carpenter trains at the centrifuge procedures trainer at Wright Field,...

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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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