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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: 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-27092 (20 October 2000) --- Astronaut William M. (Bill) Shepherd, Expediton 1 commander, enlists the aid...

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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: KSC-00pp1447
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Sep 14, 2000

KSC-00pp1447

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Firefighters in full gear douse a fire on a simulated aircraft. The firefighters, who...

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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: ARC-2011-ACD11-0032-013
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Mar 2, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0032-013

STS-135 astronaut training in the Vertical Motion Simulator, Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA. From left to...

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NASA image: STS-131 crew member and JAXA astronaut Naoko Yamazaki
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Jan 12, 2010

STS-131 crew member and JAXA astronaut Naoko Yamazaki

JSC2010-E-008553 (12 Jan. 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, STS-131...

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NASA image: She's an Engineer
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Nov 5, 2016

She's an Engineer

Junior Girl Scouts from two locals conceils, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland and Girl Scouts of Nations Capital,...

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NASA image: White Room - MA 9 Prelaunch suit test - Cooper
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Feb 1, 1963

White Room - MA 9 Prelaunch suit test - Cooper

S63-03966 (1963) --- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr., prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 9 (MA-9) mission, carrying...

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e033756
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May 13, 2024

JETT 5 - jsc2024e033756

NASA engineering teams help NASA astronauts Andre Douglas (left) and Kate Rubins (right) get into their...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1445
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Sep 14, 2000

KSC00pp1445

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Firefighters surround a burning simulated aircraft during training exercises Cape...

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NASA image: Expedition 49 Qualification Exams
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Aug 31, 2016

Expedition 49 Qualification Exams

The Soyuz simulator is seen as Expedition 49 NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough, Russian cosmonauts Sergei Ryzhikov and...

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NASA image: Expedition 52 Qualification Exams
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Jul 7, 2017

Expedition 52 Qualification Exams

nhq201707070019 (July 7, 2017) --- Expedition 52 flight engineers Sergey Ryazanskiy of Roscosmos, Randy Bresnik of...

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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 Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide surveys what students in...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Preflight Activities
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Apr 14, 2004

Expedition 9 Preflight Activities

Expedition 9 Commander Gennady Padalka, center, trains on a Soyuz simulator while Expedition 9 Flight Engineer and...

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NASA image: EDUCATION PROGRAMS  -JSC ("TEACHER IN SPACE") - JSC
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Dec 17, 1985

EDUCATION PROGRAMS -JSC ("TEACHER IN SPACE") - JSC

S85-46207 (December 1985) --- Shuttle Mission Simulator (SMS) scene of astronauts Michael J. Smith, Ellison S....

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NASA image: Expedition 1 training
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Jul 26, 2000

Expedition 1 training

JSC2000-05378 (June 2000) --- Astronaut William Shepherd, mission commander for ISS Expedition One, checks out a...

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NASA image: ARC-1957-A-22437
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Feb 13, 1957

ARC-1957-A-22437

Charles Hall displaying tunnel model AR-2 which incorporates conical camber as the half-cone twist in the wings (in...

ARC
NASA image: NASA Minute: May 1, 2026
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May 1, 2026

NASA Minute: May 1, 2026

This week, the Artemis II crew traveled to the White House for an official visit with President Donald Trump in the...

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NASA image: Orion Mission Evaluation Room (MER) B-Roll
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Aug 19, 2025

Orion Mission Evaluation Room (MER) B-Roll

B-roll of the Orion Mission Evaluation Room (MER) team working during an Artemis II mission simulation on Aug. 19,...

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NASA image: Space Launch System Liquid Oxygen Tank Test Article Manufacturing at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility
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May 13, 2019

Space Launch System Liquid Oxygen Tank Test Article Manufacturing at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility

The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s liquid oxygen tank structural test article was manufactured and stacked in...

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NASA image: Space Launch System Liquid Oxygen Tank Test Article Manufacturing at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility
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May 13, 2019

Space Launch System Liquid Oxygen Tank Test Article Manufacturing at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility

The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s liquid oxygen tank structural test article was manufactured and stacked in...

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NASA image: Space Launch System Liquid Oxygen Tank Test Article Manufacturing at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility
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May 13, 2019

Space Launch System Liquid Oxygen Tank Test Article Manufacturing at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility

The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s liquid oxygen tank structural test article was manufactured and stacked in...

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NASA image: Space Launch System Liquid Oxygen Tank Test Article Manufacturing at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility
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Jun 2, 2019

Space Launch System Liquid Oxygen Tank Test Article Manufacturing at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility

The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s liquid oxygen tank structural test article was manufactured and stacked in...

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NASA image: Space Launch System Liquid Oxygen Tank Test Article Manufacturing at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility
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Jun 2, 2019

Space Launch System Liquid Oxygen Tank Test Article Manufacturing at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility

The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s liquid oxygen tank structural test article was manufactured and stacked 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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