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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-2011-2992
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Apr 22, 2011

KSC-2011-2992

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers prepare...

KSC
NASA image: Astronaut Sullivan prepares to join crew in training
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Sep 4, 1984

Astronaut Sullivan prepares to join crew in training

41D-3188 (2 September 1984) --- Astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan, 41-G mission specialist, joins with other members of...

JSC
NASA image: View of the HST after being released from the Shuttle Atlantis
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May 19, 2009

View of the HST after being released from the Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-011846 (19 May 2009) --- An STS-125 crew member aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis captured this still image...

JSC
NASA image: Expedition 37 Door Signing
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Sep 25, 2013

Expedition 37 Door Signing

Expedition 37/38 Russian Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy performs the traditional door signing before he and...

HQ
NASA image: The Orion Test Capsule and a number of other items used in the c
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Aug 7, 2013

The Orion Test Capsule and a number of other items used in the c

The Orion Test Capsule and a number of other items used in the capsule recovery at being transported down the James...

LRC
NASA image: EVA 20
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Nov 1, 2012

EVA 20

ISS033-E-017915 (1 Nov. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, Expedition 33 commander, participates in a session...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-81PC-0416
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Apr 12, 1981

KSC-81PC-0416

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Thousands of Space Center guests line the NASA Causeway awaiting the first launch of...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis I CD-FD-OPF
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Nov 21, 2022

Artemis I CD-FD-OPF

(jsc2022e089094_alt) (Nov. 21, 2022) During day 6 of the 25.5 day mission, Vanessa Wyche, Johnson Space Center,...

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NASA image: Documentation of Last KSC Astronaut Closeout Crew Training for Space Shuttle Program.
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Jan 11, 2011

Documentation of Last KSC Astronaut Closeout Crew Training for Space Shuttle Program.

jsc2011e002624 (01/11/2011)--- Training was performed at the Johnson Space Center to familiarize crew with emergency...

JSC
NASA image: Crewmember repairing the Regenerative Carbon Dioxide Removal System wiring.
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Jul 9, 1992

Crewmember repairing the Regenerative Carbon Dioxide Removal System wiring.

STS050-20-012 (26 June 1992) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox, pilot, performs in-flight maintenance (IFM) on the...

JSC
NASA image: ED01-0209-3
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Jul 14, 2001

ED01-0209-3

The solar-electric Helios Prototype flying wing is shown over the Pacific Ocean during its first test flight on...

AFRC
NASA image: iss057e115414
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Dec 9, 2018

iss057e115414

iss057e115414 (12/9/20180 --- A photo of the Team Rocket: Staying Healthy in Space investigation onboard the...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1420
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Sep 25, 1997

KSC-97PC1420

A suit technician makes adjustments to the orange launch and entry suit of STS-86 Mission Specialist Vladimir...

KSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Dec 1, 1998

Microgravity

The Magnetically Damped Furnace (MDF) breadboard is being developed in response to NASA's mission and goals to...

MSFC
NASA image: Commander Kenneth D. Bowersox looks out the aft flight deck window
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Feb 12, 1997

Commander Kenneth D. Bowersox looks out the aft flight deck window

S82-E-5007 (12 Feb. 1997) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox, who served as pilot for the 1993 servicing mission to...

JSC
NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA1
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May 14, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA1

S125-E-007236 (14 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld performs work on the Hubble Space Telescope as the first of...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0690
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May 29, 2000

KSC-00pp0690

Research scientist Oscar Monje records data associated with ground testing for the first International Space Station...

KSC
NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Synchronized Position Hold,Engage,Reorient,Experimental Satellites (SPHERES)
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Oct 26, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 Synchronized Position Hold,Engage,Reorient,Experimental Satellites (SPHERES)

ISS018-E-005214 (26 Oct. 2008) --- This close-up view shows three bowling-ball-sized free-flying satellites called...

JSC
NASA image: Wakata and Hurley during EVA-1 of STS-127 / Expedition Joint Operations
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Jul 18, 2009

Wakata and Hurley during EVA-1 of STS-127 / Expedition Joint Operations

S127-E-006850 (18 July 2009) --- Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata (right),...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-00padig038
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Oct 10, 2000

KSC-00padig038

A locking pin can be seen in the background, almost as a shadow, next to the orbiter aft ET attachment. Locking pins...

KSC
NASA image: Leak check for Russian Soyuz spacesuits
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May 6, 2015

Leak check for Russian Soyuz spacesuits

ISS043E174193 (05/06/2015) --- NASA astronaut Terry Virts (left) Commander of Expedition 43 on the International...

JSC
NASA image: MS Parazynski prepares for the first EVA of STS-100 in the airlock of Endeavour
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Apr 22, 2001

MS Parazynski prepares for the first EVA of STS-100 in the airlock of Endeavour

S100-E-5209 (22 April 2001) --- Astronaut Scott E. Parazynski, STS-100 mission specialist, appears ready to face a...

JSC
NASA image: Mental Representation of Spatial Cues During Space Flight (3D-Space) experiment
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Apr 30, 2009

Mental Representation of Spatial Cues During Space Flight (3D-Space) experiment

ISS019-E-012429 (30 April 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition...

JSC
NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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Aug 30, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

Andre Karpowich, Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Flight Operations, performs preflight checks prior to a drop test in...

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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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