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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: KSC-2012-4085
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Jul 30, 2012

KSC-2012-4085

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

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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...

LRC
NASA image: NASA Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Studies
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Oct 23, 2024

NASA Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Studies

NASA researcher Saravanakumaar Ramia controls the air taxi passenger ride quality simulator by monitoring several...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas and Kate Rubins - JETT 5 - jsc2024e035656
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May 16, 2024

Andre Douglas and Kate Rubins - JETT 5 - jsc2024e035656

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins conducts a tool audit to ensure she has all of her tools while NASA astronaut Andre...

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NASA image: Final space shuttle crew training session in the NBL
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Jun 13, 2011

Final space shuttle crew training session in the NBL

JSC2011-E-054081 (13 June 2011) --- NASA astronaut Doug Hurley (right), STS-135 pilot, participates in a training...

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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 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: ARC-1969-AC96-0347-2
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Oct 10, 1996

ARC-1969-AC96-0347-2

LVLASO (Low Visability Landing and Surface Operations) Project. Taxiway Navigation and Situtation Awareness (TNAS)...

ARC
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-019632 (8 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Piers Sellers, STS-132 mission specialist, participates in a...

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NASA image: Crew Training - Apollo 11
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Apr 9, 1969

Crew Training - Apollo 11

S69-32240 (22 April 1969) --- Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, wearing an Extravehicular Mobility Unit, participates in...

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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...

JSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1444
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Sep 14, 2000

KSC00pp1444

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A firefighter waits for his companions before tackling the flames on a simulated...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins and Andre Douglas - JETT 5 - jsc2024e035650
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May 16, 2024

Kate Rubins and Andre Douglas - JETT 5 - jsc2024e035650

NASA astronauts Kate Rubins, left, and Andre Douglas look at a map that shows their traverse route during a...

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NASA image: Various views of Expedition One crewmembers in Russia
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Oct 27, 2000

Various views of Expedition One crewmembers in Russia

JSC2000-E-27082 (20 October 2000) --- Expedition 1 commander William M. (Bill) Shepherd gets help with his Sokol...

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NASA image: STS-125 crew training. Astronauts Grunsfeld and Feustel
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Sep 26, 2008

STS-125 crew training. Astronauts Grunsfeld and Feustel

JSC2008-E-118445 (26 Sept. 2008) --- Astronauts Scott Altman (right), STS-125 commander; Mike Massimino and Megan...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 1975

Space Shuttle Projects

As early as September 1972, the Marshall Space Flight Center arnounced plans for a series of 20 water-entry...

MSFC
NASA image: Test dummies installed for water impact tests
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Feb 26, 2016

Test dummies installed for water impact tests

Engineers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, install test dummies into the seats of an Orion...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Visits SpaceX HQ
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Oct 10, 2019

NASA Administrator Visits SpaceX HQ

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, right, participates in a crew Dragon flight simulation with NASA astronauts Doug...

HQ
NASA image: STS-134 crew commander Mark Kelly and some of his crew
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Feb 9, 2011

STS-134 crew commander Mark Kelly and some of his crew

JSC2011-E-015838 (9 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mark Kelly, STS-134 commander, is pictured during an EVA...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0220-126
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Oct 9, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0220-126

LCROSS Impact Night From left to right: Khanh Trinh (Simulator Engineer), and Dan Andrews (LCROSS Project Manager)...

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NASA image: NASA Chief Technologist See Technology with Norfolk State University Associate Professor Rasha Morsi
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Feb 6, 2018

NASA Chief Technologist See Technology with Norfolk State University Associate Professor Rasha Morsi

Norfolk State University Associate Professor Rasha Morsi showcases a phone operated, 3D-printed robot sign language...

HQ
NASA image: Various views of Expedition One crewmembers in Russia
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Oct 27, 2000

Various views of Expedition One crewmembers in Russia

JSC2000-E-27079 (20 October 2000) --- From left, Vladimir N. Dezhurov, Mikhail Turin, Kenneth D. Bowersox, Yuri P....

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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-246718 (4 Dec. 2009) --- Astronaut Kathryn Hire, STS-130 mission specialist, participates in a robotics...

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NASA image: STS-112 Preflight Emergency Egress Training
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Apr 24, 2002

STS-112 Preflight Emergency Egress Training

JSC2002-00868 (24 April 2002) --- Astronaut Jeffrey S. Ashby, STS-112 mission commander, wearing a training version...

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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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