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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: Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets
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Jun 26, 2019

Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California....

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NASA image: Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets
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Jun 26, 2019

Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California....

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NASA image: Astronauts Fly in X-57 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts Fly in X-57 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates toured aircraft hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Southern California....

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NASA image: 2017  ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 2, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates are at United Launch Alliance's Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: jsc2021m000274_NASA_Astronaut_Candidate_Jessica_Wittner
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Dec 6, 2021

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https://images.nasa.gov/details-jsc2021m000274_NASA_Astronaut_Candidate_Jessica_Wittner

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NASA image: 2021 ASCAN class group photo
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Mar 7, 2021

2021 ASCAN class group photo

Official ASCAN Group 23 (Class of 2021) Photo. Photo Date: March 7, 2022. Location: Building 8, Room 183 - Photo...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0016-026
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Mar 17, 2011

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The 14 member 2009 class of NASA astronauts, Japan Aerospace Explortion Agency (JAXA) astronauts and Canadian Space...

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NASA image: 2021 ASCAN class group photo
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Mar 7, 2021

2021 ASCAN class group photo

ASCAN Group 23 (Class of 2021) Photo. Photo Date: March 7, 2022. Location: Building 8, Room 183 - Photo Studio....

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NASA image: Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets
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Jun 26, 2019

Pilot Nils Larsen Speaks to Astronauts on X-59 Research Using Jets

NASA’s 2017 astronaut candidates (L to R) Jessica Watkins, Zena Cardman, Kayla Barron toured aircraft hangar at...

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NASA image: Astronauts Pilot F-18 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts Pilot F-18 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA’s 2017 astronaut candidates (L to R) Jessica Watkins, Jenni Sidey-Gibbons, Joshua Kutryk, and Jasmin Moghbeli...

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NASA image: Astronauts in X-57 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts in X-57 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates (L to R) Bob Hines, Matthew Dominick and Jasmin Moghbeli practice flying in X-57...

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NASA image: 2017  ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 2, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates pose for a group photograph at United Launch Alliance's Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: 2017  ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 2, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates are at United Launch Alliance's Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: Official portrait of ASCAN Mark L. Polansky
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Aug 21, 1996

Official portrait of ASCAN Mark L. Polansky

S96-16631 (1996) --- Astronaut Mark Polansky, astronaut candidate (ASCAN).

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0570
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Apr 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the 2004 class of astronaut candidates tour the Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0571
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Apr 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the 2004 class of astronaut candidates get a close look...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0573
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Apr 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the 2004 class of astronaut candidates tour the Space...

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NASA image: jsc2018e049894
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May 18, 2018

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jsc2018e049894 (05-18-18) ---(From left) 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Jessica Watkins, Canadian Space Agency...

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May 30, 2018

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jsc2018e052122 (May 30, 2018) --- (From left) 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Jonny Kim prepares for his next...

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NASA image: Water Survival Training - Astronauts - JSC
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Jan 1, 1978

Water Survival Training - Astronauts - JSC

S78-33616 (31 July-2 Aug 1978) --- Taking a break from the various training exercises at a three-day water survival...

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NASA image: jsc2022e066543
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Aug 23, 2022

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NASA's T-38 jets fly in formation above NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Several astronauts and astronaut candidates...

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NASA image: jsc2022e066542
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Aug 23, 2022

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NASA astronauts and astronaut candidates fly in formation aboard T-38 jets over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Astronauts Tour Aircraft Hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts Tour Aircraft Hangar at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA’s 2017 astronaut candidates (L to R) Raja Chari, Bob Hines, Joshua Kutryk, Jasmin Moghbeli, Jonny Kim, and...

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NASA image: Official Astronaut Candidate Class of 1996 Group Photograph in T
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Nov 5, 1996

Official Astronaut Candidate Class of 1996 Group Photograph in T

S96-18546 (5 Nov. 1996) --- Following their selection from among 2,400 applicants, the 44 astronaut candidates begin...

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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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