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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: Representative Bill Nelson prepares to eat a peeled grapefruit
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Jan 15, 1986

Representative Bill Nelson prepares to eat a peeled grapefruit

61C-09-005 (15 Jan 1986) --- U.S. Representative Bill Nelson, (D. Florida), STS 61-C payload specialist, prepares to...

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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: Usachev prepares a drink at the middeck galley
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Aug 20, 2001

Usachev prepares a drink at the middeck galley

STS105-E-5409 (20 August 2001) --- Yury V. Usachev of Rosaviakosmos, Expedition Two mission commander, prepares a...

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NASA image: Preparing for final drop test in Yuma
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May 10, 2022

Preparing for final drop test in Yuma

The Orion team prepares the parachute test vehicle for the final drop test which will qualify Orion's parachutes for...

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NASA image: Preparing for final drop test in Yuma
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May 10, 2022

Preparing for final drop test in Yuma

The Orion team prepares the parachute test vehicle for the final drop test which will qualify Orion's parachutes for...

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NASA image: Preparing for EVA 3 in Quest airlock
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Jun 8, 2008

Preparing for EVA 3 in Quest airlock

S124-E-007204 (8 June 2008) --- A "fish-eye" lens on a digital still camera was used to record this image of...

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NASA image: Expedition 31 Crew Prepares For Launch
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May 15, 2012

Expedition 31 Crew Prepares For Launch

Flight Engineer Sergei Revin sits down to have his Russian Sokol suit pressure checked in preparation for his launch...

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NASA image: Expedition 31 Crew Prepares For Launch
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May 15, 2012

Expedition 31 Crew Prepares For Launch

Flight Engineer Sergei Revin has his Russian Sokol suit pressure checked in preparation for his launch onboard the...

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NASA image: Expedition 31 Crew Prepares For Launch
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May 15, 2012

Expedition 31 Crew Prepares For Launch

Expedition 31 Flight Engineer Joe Acaba waits to have his Russian Sokol suit pressure checked in preparation for his...

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NASA image: Expedition 31 Crew Prepares For Launch
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May 15, 2012

Expedition 31 Crew Prepares For Launch

Expedition 31 Soyuz Commander Gennady Padalka smiles after having his Russian Sokol suit pressure checked in...

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NASA image: Expedition 31 Crew Prepares For Launch
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May 15, 2012

Expedition 31 Crew Prepares For Launch

Expedition 31 Flight Engineer Sergei Revin of Russia dons his Russian Sokol suit in preparation for his launch...

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NASA image: Preparing for final drop test in Yuma
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May 10, 2022

Preparing for final drop test in Yuma

The Orion team prepares the parachute test vehicle for the final drop test which will qualify Orion's parachutes for...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-22 Prepared for Launch
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Jun 2, 2021

SpaceX CRS-22 Prepared for Launch

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Dragon capsule atop is raised to the vertical position on June 2, 2021, at...

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NASA image: Whitson prepares to close PMA2 hatch
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Nov 4, 2007

Whitson prepares to close PMA2 hatch

S120-E-008857 (4 Nov. 2007) --- Astronaut Peggy Whitson, Expedition 16 commander, prepares to close the hatch in the...

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NASA image: Mastracchio prepares Robonaut for Taskboard Operations
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Dec 9, 2013

Mastracchio prepares Robonaut for Taskboard Operations

ISS038-E-013710 (9 Dec. 2013) --- In the International Space Station's Destiny laboratory, NASA astronaut Rick...

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NASA image: Expedition 31 Crew Prepares For Launch
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May 15, 2012

Expedition 31 Crew Prepares For Launch

Flight Engineer Joe Acaba has his Russian Sokol suit pressure checked in preparation for his launch onboard the...

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NASA image: Preparing for final drop test in Yuma
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May 10, 2022

Preparing for final drop test in Yuma

The Orion team prepares the parachute test vehicle for the final drop test which will qualify Orion's parachutes for...

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NASA image: Expedition 31 Crew Prepares For Launch
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May 15, 2012

Expedition 31 Crew Prepares For Launch

Expedition 31 Soyuz Commander Gennady Padalka, left, Flight Engineer Sergei Revin, and Flight Engineer Joe Acaba,...

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NASA image: Pilot Fullerton prepares meal on middeck
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Mar 30, 1982

Pilot Fullerton prepares meal on middeck

STS003-26-253 (30 March 1982) --- Astronaut Gordon Fullerton, STS-3 pilot, wearing communications kit assembly...

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NASA image: Mastracchio prepares Robonaut for Taskboard Operations
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Dec 9, 2013

Mastracchio prepares Robonaut for Taskboard Operations

ISS038-E-013714 (9 Dec. 2013) --- In the International Space Station's Destiny laboratory, NASA astronaut Rick...

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NASA image: Pesquet prepares to take photo in the SM
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Dec 28, 2016

Pesquet prepares to take photo in the SM

iss050e020100 (12/28/2016) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astonaut Thomas Pesquet preparing to take Crew Earth...

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NASA image: Hurley Prepares a Meal on Atlantis Middeck
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Jul 13, 2011

Hurley Prepares a Meal on Atlantis Middeck

S135-E-007698 (13 July 2011) --- Taking a brief break from moving chores and other busy activities on the joint...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts prepare to evaluate their spacesuits
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Jan 9, 2025

NASA astronauts prepare to evaluate their spacesuits

iss072e451646 (Jan. 9, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Butch Wilmore (center) assists...

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NASA image: Preparing for final drop test in Yuma
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May 10, 2022

Preparing for final drop test in Yuma

The Orion team prepares the parachute test vehicle for the final drop test which will qualify Orion's parachutes for...

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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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