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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.

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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: Nominal Wet Flow Test at Pad 39B - DRONE
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Sep 14, 2019

Nominal Wet Flow Test at Pad 39B - DRONE

Exploration Ground Systems wet flow test at Pad 39B September 14, 2019, included a single valve failure test flow to...

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NASA image: Astronaut Gregory prepares for Ellington Field departure with STS-29 crew
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Mar 18, 1989

Astronaut Gregory prepares for Ellington Field departure with STS-29 crew

STS029-S-001 (10 March 1989) --- Astronaut Frederick Gregory, STS-33 mission commander, prepares to climb aboard a...

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NASA image: STS-127 Post-Insertion Training.
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Oct 7, 2008

STS-127 Post-Insertion Training.

JSC2008-E-122436 (7 Oct. 2008) --- Astronaut Tim Kopra, STS-127 mission specialist, participates in a training...

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NASA image: Expedition 61 Launch
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Sep 26, 2019

Expedition 61 Launch

NASA acting Associate Administrator for Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate Kenneth Bowersox gives...

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NASA image: Expedition 61 Launch
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Sep 26, 2019

Expedition 61 Launch

Roscosmos Director General Dmitry Rogozin gives remarks during a post launch press conference, Thursday, Sept. 26,...

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NASA image: STS-127 Post-Insertion Training.
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Oct 7, 2008

STS-127 Post-Insertion Training.

JSC2008-E-122445 (7 Oct. 2008) --- Astronaut Tim Kopra, STS-127 mission specialist, participates in a training...

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NASA image: Astronaut Gregory in T-38 rear cockpit at Ellington Field
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Mar 18, 1989

Astronaut Gregory in T-38 rear cockpit at Ellington Field

STS029–S-002 (10 March 1989) --- Astronaut Frederick Gregory, STS-33 mission commander, prepares to fly to Florida...

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NASA image: Expedition 61 Launch
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Sep 26, 2019

Expedition 61 Launch

UAE Space Agency Chairman Ahmad Belhoul gives remarks during a post launch press conference, Thursday, Sept. 26,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2142
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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the successful launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-115, NASA...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 28, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen through the window of a guard post...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5238
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Sep 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At a post-launch news conference for the media about launch of the Space Tracking and...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Launch
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Launch

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, right, talks with NASA Space Shuttle Flight Safety Manager Peter Panetta, left,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5239
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Sep 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At a post-launch news conference for the media about launch of the Space Tracking and...

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NASA image: STS-122 Crew Members during Post Insertion / Deorbit Prepreparation in Building 9 NW
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Mar 20, 2007

STS-122 Crew Members during Post Insertion / Deorbit Prepreparation in Building 9 NW

JSC2007-E-14485 (20 March 2007) --- While seated at the pilot's station, astronaut Alan G. Poindexter, STS-122...

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NASA image: STS-335 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep 91020
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Dec 20, 2010

STS-335 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep 91020

JSC2010-E-196893 (20 Dec. 2010) --- While seated at the pilot?s station, NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-135 pilot,...

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NASA image: STS-134 post insertion/deorbit prep training in building 9NW's FFT mockup
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Apr 12, 2010

STS-134 post insertion/deorbit prep training in building 9NW's FFT mockup

JSC2010-E-051955 (12 April 2010) --- European Space Agency astronaut Roberto Vittori (foreground), STS-134 mission...

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NASA image: STS-134 post insertion/deorbit prep training in building 9NW's FFT mockup
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Apr 12, 2010

STS-134 post insertion/deorbit prep training in building 9NW's FFT mockup

JSC2010-E-051959 (12 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Feustel, STS-134 mission specialist, dons a training...

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NASA image: View of the "handshake" between Endeavour's RMS and the SSRMS during STS-100
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Apr 28, 2001

View of the "handshake" between Endeavour's RMS and the SSRMS during STS-100

STS100-347-007 (28 April 2001) --- A Canadian "handshake in space" occurred on April 28, 2001 as the...

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NASA image: STS-132 crerw during their bailout training in CCTII
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Dec 8, 2009

STS-132 crerw during their bailout training in CCTII

JSC2009-E-258462 (8 Dec. 2009) --- Astronauts Mike Good (foreground), STS-130 mission specialist; and Tony...

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NASA image: STS-131 Preflight Training, ASC/CAP/DES 91020 training in CCT-II.
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Dec 9, 2009

STS-131 Preflight Training, ASC/CAP/DES 91020 training in CCT-II.

JSC2009-E-287990 (9 Dec. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)...

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NASA image: STS-130 crew bailout training
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Jul 21, 2009

STS-130 crew bailout training

JSC2009-E-146840 (21 July 2009) --- While seated at the pilot?s station, astronaut Terry Virts Jr., STS-130 pilot,...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training
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Mar 23, 2010

STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training

JSC2010-E-042095 (23 March 2010) --- Attired in a training version of her shuttle launch and entry suit, NASA...

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NASA image: STS-115 Preflight Documentation - Post Insertion Training
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Dec 12, 2005

STS-115 Preflight Documentation - Post Insertion Training

JSC2005-E-47411 (12 Dec. 2005) --- Astronauts Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper (foreground) and Joseph R. (Joe)...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training
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Mar 23, 2010

STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training

JSC2010-E-042096 (23 March 2010) --- Attired in a training version of his shuttle launch and entry suit, NASA...

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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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