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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: Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) Tour of MSFC Facilities
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Feb 22, 2018

Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) Tour of MSFC Facilities

Senator Doug Jones (D-AL.) and wife, Louise, tour Marshall Space Flight facilities. Steve Doering, manager, Stages...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-116 Water Survival Training
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Jul 28, 2005

STS-116 Water Survival Training

JSC2005-E-31292 (28 July 2005) --- An unidentified member of the STS-116 crew simulates an ejection from a troubled...

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NASA image: STS-125 Crewmembers prepare for NBL Dive
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Dec 17, 2007

STS-125 Crewmembers prepare for NBL Dive

JSC2007-E-113503 (17 Dec. 2007) --- Astronaut K. Megan McArthur, STS-125 mission specialist, participates in a...

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NASA image: CONSTELLATION Images from other centers - February 2010
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Feb 8, 2010

CONSTELLATION Images from other centers - February 2010

JSC2010-E-019631 (8 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Tony Antonelli, STS-132 pilot, participates in a training session...

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NASA image: STS-130 crew members Kay Hire and Terry Virts training in the ISS Lab
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Dec 4, 2009

STS-130 crew members Kay Hire and Terry Virts training in the ISS Lab

JSC2009-E-246713 (4 Dec. 2009) --- Astronauts Terry Virts, STS-130 pilot; and Kathryn Hire, mission specialist,...

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NASA image: STS-120 crew during NBL training with Dan Tani
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Sep 18, 2007

STS-120 crew during NBL training with Dan Tani

JSC2007-E-46557 (18 Sept. 2007) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Paolo Nespoli, STS-120 mission specialist,...

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NASA image: Hall Thruster
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Mar 6, 2017

Hall Thruster

NASA Glenn engineer Dr. Peter Peterson prepares a high-power Hall thruster for ground testing in a vacuum chamber...

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NASA image: jsc2022e078437_alt
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Oct 6, 2022

jsc2022e078437_alt

Mastering the art of space robotics, NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara commands the virtual frontier from the mock-up...

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NASA image: STS-130 crew during GNW PO INS OPS training in building 35
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Dec 21, 2009

STS-130 crew during GNW PO INS OPS training in building 35

JSC2009-E-286666 (21 Dec. 2009) --- Astronaut Kathryn Hire, STS-130 mission specialist, dons a training version of...

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NASA image: STS-132 cake cutting ceremony
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Apr 29, 2010

STS-132 cake cutting ceremony

JSC2010-E-061458 (29 April 2010) --- STS-132 mission specialists pose for a photo during a cake-cutting ceremony in...

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NASA image: Expedition 52 Qualification Exams
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Jul 6, 2017

Expedition 52 Qualification Exams

nhq2017070600117 (July 6, 2017) --- Expedition 52 flight engineer Randy Bresnik of NASA demonstrates the width...

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NASA image: The Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel(UPWT) Test 1891 Space Launch System
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Oct 15, 2014

The Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel(UPWT) Test 1891 Space Launch System

Stage Separation Test of the Space Launch System(SLS) in the Langley Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT). The model used...

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NASA image: Orion testing at Plum Brook
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Mar 11, 2020

Orion testing at Plum Brook

Glenn Research Center's Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility (formerly Plum Brook Station) in Ohio houses the world’s...

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NASA image: Orion testing at Plum Brook
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Mar 11, 2020

Orion testing at Plum Brook

Glenn Research Center's Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility (formerly Plum Brook Station) in Ohio houses the world’s...

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NASA image: NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School
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Jun 10, 2022

NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough surveys what students in the tech crew in the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4086
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Jul 30, 2012

KSC-2012-4086

CAPE CANAVERAl, Fla. - Robert Mueller, left, explains differences in lunar, Martian and Earth soil using simulants...

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e035646
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May 16, 2024

JETT 5 - jsc2024e035646

6. The Joint Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Test Team poses for a group photo in Northern...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 12, 1995

Around Marshall

Astronauts Tamara Jernigan (#1) and David Wolf (#2) are training in the Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS) at Marshall...

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NASA image: STS-46 MS Chang-Diaz floats in life raft during water egress training at JSC
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Apr 10, 1992

STS-46 MS Chang-Diaz floats in life raft during water egress training at JSC

S92-33478 (12 March 1992) --- Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, mission specialist, relies on a one-person life raft...

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NASA image: Orion testing at Plum Brook
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Mar 12, 2020

Orion testing at Plum Brook

Glenn Research Center's Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility (formerly Plum Brook Station) in Ohio houses the world’s...

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NASA image: Expedition 1 training
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Jul 26, 2000

Expedition 1 training

JSC2000-05370 (7 June 2000) --- With the aid of technicians, astronaut William Shepherd is about to complete the...

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NASA image: STS-131 crew members during UNDOCK MAL Timeline training.
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Jan 5, 2010

STS-131 crew members during UNDOCK MAL Timeline training.

JSC2010-E-006717 (5 Jan. 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, STS-131...

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NASA image: Mobile Christian - shuttle flight
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Apr 21, 2009

Mobile Christian - shuttle flight

Erin Whittle, 14, (seated) and Brianna Johnson, 14, look on as Louis Stork, 13, attempts a simulated landing of a...

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NASA image: The Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel(UPWT) Test 1891 Space Launch System
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Oct 14, 2014

The Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel(UPWT) Test 1891 Space Launch System

Stage Separation Test of the Space Launch System(SLS) in the Langley Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT). The model used...

LRC
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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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