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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: Orion Spacecraft is prepared for Space Environment Testing at th
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Nov 29, 2019

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Orion Spacecraft is prepared for Space Environment Testing at the Glenn Research Center, GRC Plum Brook Station,...

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Dec 4, 2019

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Orion Spacecraft is prepared for Space Environment Testing at the Glenn Research Center, GRC Plum Brook Station,...

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NASA image: Soichi Noguchi preparations for Maintenance EVA task at the NBL
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May 13, 2009

Soichi Noguchi preparations for Maintenance EVA task at the NBL

PHOTO DATE: 05-13-09 LOCATION: NBL POOLSIDE SUBJECT:Soichi Noguchi preparations for Maintenance EVA task at the NBL...

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NASA image: Soichi Noguchi preparations for Maintenance EVA task at the NBL
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May 13, 2009

Soichi Noguchi preparations for Maintenance EVA task at the NBL

PHOTO DATE: 05-13-09 LOCATION: NBL POOLSIDE SUBJECT:Soichi Noguchi preparations for Maintenance EVA task at the NBL...

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NASA image: Solovyev and Budarin prepare to close hatch to docking module
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Jul 22, 1995

Solovyev and Budarin prepare to close hatch to docking module

View of the Mir 19 commander Anatoly Solovyev and flight engineer Nikolai Budarin preparing to close the hatch to...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft is prepared for Space Environment Testing at th
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Nov 30, 2019

Orion Spacecraft is prepared for Space Environment Testing at th

Orion Spacecraft is prepared for Space Environment Testing at the Glenn Research Center, GRC Plum Brook Station,...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft is prepared for Space Environment Testing at th
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Dec 1, 2019

Orion Spacecraft is prepared for Space Environment Testing at th

Orion Spacecraft is prepared for Space Environment Testing at the Glenn Research Center, GRC Plum Brook Station,...

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NASA image: Soichi Noguchi preparations for Maintenance EVA task at the NBL
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May 13, 2009

Soichi Noguchi preparations for Maintenance EVA task at the NBL

PHOTO DATE: 05-13-09 LOCATION: NBL POOLSIDE SUBJECT:Soichi Noguchi preparations for Maintenance EVA task at the NBL...

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NASA image: CDR Korzun prepares to support STS-112 EVA
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Oct 12, 2002

CDR Korzun prepares to support STS-112 EVA

STS112-E-5207 (12 October 2002) --- Cosmonaut Valery Korzun, Expedition Five commander, looks over data relevant to...

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NASA image: Engineers Prepare Europa Lander Landing Gear for Test
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Jan 17, 2024

Engineers Prepare Europa Lander Landing Gear for Test

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory – from left, Matthew Cameron-Hooper, and Thomas Reynoso – prepare...

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NASA image: Preparing for First Flight on Mars on This Week @NASA – March 26, 2021
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Mar 26, 2021

Preparing for First Flight on Mars on This Week @NASA – March 26, 2021

Preparing for first flight on Mars, making a splash with Orion, and the space station’s next crew prepares for...

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NASA image: While rescue personnel prepare evacuation litters, two stand-in "astronauts" prepare to use an exit slide from a Shuttle mockup during a training exercise
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Apr 16, 2005

While rescue personnel prepare evacuation litters, two stand-in "astronauts" prepare to use an exit slide from a Shuttle mockup during a training exercise

While fire-rescue personnel prepare evacuation litters, two stand-in "astronauts" prepare to use an exit slide from...

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NASA image: Preparing NASA InSight Spacecraft for Vibration Test
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Aug 18, 2015

Preparing NASA InSight Spacecraft for Vibration Test

Spacecraft specialists at Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Denver, prepare NASA's InSight spacecraft for vibration...

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NASA image: Astronaut prepares for a midday meal aboard the Unity module
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Apr 21, 2025

Astronaut prepares for a midday meal aboard the Unity module

iss073e0000877 (April 21, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers prepares for a...

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NASA image: Mastracchio during Cygus Cargo Preparation in the Node 2
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Jan 12, 2014

Mastracchio during Cygus Cargo Preparation in the Node 2

ISS038-E-031970 (12 Jan. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, Expedition 38 flight engineer, is pictured...

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NASA image: Cristoforetti during preparations for EMU Certification Altitude Run
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Sep 22, 2014

Cristoforetti during preparations for EMU Certification Altitude Run

Expedition 42/43 ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti during preparations for EMU Certification Altitude Run. Photo...

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NASA image: Edward T. Lu prepares to eat a meal in the SM
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Apr 28, 2003

Edward T. Lu prepares to eat a meal in the SM

ISS006-E-50611 (28 April 2003) --- Astronaut Edward T. Lu, Expedition Seven NASA ISS science officer and flight...

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NASA image: Cristoforetti during preparations for EMU Certification Altitude Run
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Sep 22, 2014

Cristoforetti during preparations for EMU Certification Altitude Run

Expedition 42/43 ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti during preparations for EMU Certification Altitude Run. Photo...

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NASA image: Williams prepares to exercise on the SchRED during Expedition 15
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May 6, 2007

Williams prepares to exercise on the SchRED during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-08321 (6 May 2007) --- Astronaut Sunita L. Williams, Expedition 15 flight engineer, prepares to exercise...

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NASA image: Cristoforetti during preparations for EMU Certification Altitude Run
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Sep 22, 2014

Cristoforetti during preparations for EMU Certification Altitude Run

Expedition 42/43 ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti during preparations for EMU Certification Altitude Run. Photo...

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NASA image: Cassidy in his EMU during EVA-3 Preparation
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Jul 22, 2009

Cassidy in his EMU during EVA-3 Preparation

S127-E-007692 (22 July 2009) --- Astronaut Christopher Cassidy, STS-127 mission specialist, prepares to participate...

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NASA image: NASA's ER-2 instrument prepared for flight
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May 11, 2022

NASA's ER-2 instrument prepared for flight

The Harvard Halogen Instrument (HAL) is prepared for integration on NASA's ER-2 by electrical engineer Marco Rivero...

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NASA image: Cristoforetti during preparations for EMU Certification Altitude Run
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Sep 22, 2014

Cristoforetti during preparations for EMU Certification Altitude Run

Expedition 42/43 ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti during preparations for EMU Certification Altitude Run. Photo...

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NASA image: X-36 Being Prepared on Lakebed for First Flight
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May 17, 1997

X-36 Being Prepared on Lakebed for First Flight

As the sun creeps above the horizon of Rogers Dry Lake at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California,...

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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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