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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: SpaceX Triage Training at Pad A
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Oct 25, 2018

SpaceX Triage Training at Pad A

Teams from NASA, the Department of Defense Human Space Flight Support and SpaceX conduct a joint medical triage and...

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NASA image: STS-120 crew along with Expedition crew members Dan Tani and Sandra Magnus
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Aug 9, 2007

STS-120 crew along with Expedition crew members Dan Tani and Sandra Magnus

JSC2007-E-41535 (9 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Douglas H. Wheelock, STS-120 mission specialist, uses virtual reality...

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NASA image: APOLLO 17 - CREW TRAINING - EXTRAVEHICULAR (EVA) - KSC
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Sep 1, 1972

APOLLO 17 - CREW TRAINING - EXTRAVEHICULAR (EVA) - KSC

S72-48888 (September 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan (left), commander, and scientist-astronaut Harrison H....

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2697
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Oct 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Pamela Melroy (front) is ready for training on the M-113 armored personnel...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4984
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Sep 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Firing Room 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, mission engineers take part in a...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1099
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Jun 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Mission Specialist Lisa Nowak takes part in emergency egress practice on Launch...

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NASA image: STS-134 crew members Mike Fincke and Greg Chamitoff
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Nov 12, 2010

STS-134 crew members Mike Fincke and Greg Chamitoff

JSC2010-E-185491 (12 Nov. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Feustel, STS-134 mission specialist, wearing a liquid...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Test Launch
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Apr 21, 2013

Antares Rocket Test Launch

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket is seen as it launches from Pad-0A of the Mid-Atlantic Regional...

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NASA image: s70-56415
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Sep 11, 2013

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S70-56415 (December 1970) --- At Kapoho, Hawaii, astronauts David R. Scott (left), commander of the Apollo 15 lunar...

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NASA image: SpaceX Triage Training at Pad A
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Oct 25, 2018

SpaceX Triage Training at Pad A

Teams from NASA, the Department of Defense Human Space Flight Support and SpaceX conduct a joint medical triage and...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-12 - ASTRONAUT TRAINING - UNDERWATER - FOOT PLATES - MD
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Oct 29, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-12 - ASTRONAUT TRAINING - UNDERWATER - FOOT PLATES - MD

S66-54938 (29 Oct. 1966) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., pilot for the Gemini-12 spaceflight, prepares to take a...

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NASA image: STS-45 backup Payload Specialist Chappell during water egress training at JSC
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Nov 26, 1991

STS-45 backup Payload Specialist Chappell during water egress training at JSC

S91-52074 (26 Nov 1991) --- Charles R. (Rick) Chappell, alternate payload specialist, equipped with simulated...

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NASA image: STS-105 LES suit-up at SMS in Building 5
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Dec 19, 2000

STS-105 LES suit-up at SMS in Building 5

JSC2000-07659 (19 December 2000) --- Astronaut Patrick G. Forrester, STS-105 mission specialist, attired in a...

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NASA image: Engineers prepare the ER-2 for airborne science mission, GLOVE
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Jan 30, 2025

Engineers prepare the ER-2 for airborne science mission, GLOVE

A team of experts prepares the ER-2 aircraft at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California for the GSFC...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0764
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Apr 8, 2001

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STS-100 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby returns to KSC to complete Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities that were...

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Jun 24, 1998

STS-93 crewmembers engage in water survival training at the NBL

S98-09499 (6-24-98) --- Astronaut Eileen M. Collins gets a refresher course in water survival as part of her...

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NASA image: Mars Helicopter Prototype
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Mar 28, 2019

Mars Helicopter Prototype

This image depicts the demonstration vehicle used to prove that controlled, and sustained flight is feasible in a...

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NASA image: STS-106 crew water survival training
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Mar 21, 2000

STS-106 crew water survival training

JSC2000-02567 (21 March 2000) --- Astronaut Terrence W. (Terry) Wilcutt, STS-106 mission commander, empties water...

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NASA image: STS_135_SAIL
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Jul 12, 2011

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JSC2011-E-067680 (12 July 2011) --- This is an overall view of the wiring for the simulated shuttle payload bay in...

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NASA image: Ogive acoustic testing starts at Space Power Facility
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Jul 19, 2017

Ogive acoustic testing starts at Space Power Facility

The ogive panels protect Orion's crew module from harsh acoustic conditions at launch and in case of an abort....

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NASA image: Expedition 49 Qualification Exams
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Aug 31, 2016

Expedition 49 Qualification Exams

Expedition 49 NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough, left, Russian cosmonaut Sergei Ryzhikov of Roscosmos, center, and...

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NASA image: STS134 crew during EVA PGT POGO and EVA 1 tag up with instructors Allison Bolinger and Vicky Otto.
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Dec 1, 2010

STS134 crew during EVA PGT POGO and EVA 1 tag up with instructors Allison Bolinger and Vicky Otto.

JSC2010-E-193887 (1 Dec. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Michael Fincke, STS-134 mission specialist, participates in an...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1029
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Jan 6, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- During a visit to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Chief Technologist David...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1960
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Dec 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist Laurel Clark has her helmet checked during suitup 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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