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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: View of Astronaut Alan Shepard inside the Freedom 7 capsule
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May 5, 1961

View of Astronaut Alan Shepard inside the Freedom 7 capsule

S88-31374 (29 April 1961) --- A close-up of astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. in his space suit with his helmet on...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1293
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May 25, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former astronauts take their seats in the newest attraction at Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: STS-104 Preflight Emergency Egress Bailout Training at the NBL
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Jan 3, 2001

STS-104 Preflight Emergency Egress Bailout Training at the NBL

JSC2001-00002 (January 2001) --- Astronauts Michael L. Gernhardt (left), mission specialist, and Steven W. Lindsey,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2715
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Oct 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Mission Specialist Doug Wheelock tries on his launch and entry suit to prepare...

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NASA image: Soyuz 742 Descent OBT in case of ISS emergency
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Jun 13, 2019

Soyuz 742 Descent OBT in case of ISS emergency

iss059e103111 (June 13, 2019) --- NASA astronauts Nick Hague and Christina Koch practice an emergency simulation...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1441
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Sep 14, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Mobile Aircraft Fire Trainer vehicle from Naval Station Mayport, Fla., stands by...

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NASA image: Expedition 31 Preflight
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Apr 24, 2012

Expedition 31 Preflight

Expedition 31 NASA flight engineer Joe Acaba signs for his Soyuz vehicle simulation test card before senior...

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NASA image: Seed Planting in Veggie Pillows
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Aug 8, 2017

Seed Planting in Veggie Pillows

NASA interns Jessica Scotten, left, and Ayla Grandpre water plants in the Veggie hardware in NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: NASA Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Studies
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Oct 23, 2024

NASA Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Studies

NASA employee Naomi Torres sits inside the air taxi passenger ride quality simulator at NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

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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-193901 (1 Dec. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Feustel, STS-134 mission specialist, participates in an...

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NASA image: Expedition 52 Qualification Exams
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Jul 7, 2017

Expedition 52 Qualification Exams

nhq201707070013 (July 7, 2017) --- Expedition 52 flight engineers Paolo Nespoli of ESA, left, Sergey Ryazanskiy of...

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NASA image: 99e14654
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Oct 1, 1999

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99-E-14654 (October 1999) --- Astronaut Edward T. Lu, mission specialist, is assisted by SCUBA-equipped divers...

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NASA image: Expedition 1 training
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Jul 26, 2000

Expedition 1 training

JSC2000-05371 (7 June 2000) --- Astronaut William Shepherd, mission commander for the Expedition One crew, is about...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1176
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Jan 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-119 Pilot Tony Antonelli arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on a T-38 jet...

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NASA image: IPEx Testbed Filming
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Aug 30, 2024

IPEx Testbed Filming

NASA’s ISRU Pilot Excavator (IPEx) performs a simulated lunar mission in a testbed at the agency’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: STS-102 and Expedition Two ascent training in Building 9
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Dec 6, 2000

STS-102 and Expedition Two ascent training in Building 9

JSC2000-07442 (6 December 2000) --- Attired in training versions of their full-pressure launch and entry garments,...

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NASA image: IPEx Testbed Filming
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Aug 30, 2024

IPEx Testbed Filming

NASA’s ISRU Pilot Excavator (IPEx) performs a simulated lunar mission in a testbed at the agency’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0692
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May 29, 2000

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Research scientist Vadim Rygalov describes a new low-pressure water-recycling experiment being designed to help...

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NASA image: ImageJ=1.52a
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Apr 26, 2022

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jsc2022e031234 (4/26/2022) --- A preflight view of Bioreactors enclosed in experiment containers and interfaced with...

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NASA image: jsc2012e242533
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Dec 13, 2012

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At their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, the Expedition 34/35 crew practices docking...

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NASA image: STS-112 Preflight Emergency Egress Training
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Apr 24, 2002

STS-112 Preflight Emergency Egress Training

JSC2002-00862 (24 April 2002) --- Astronaut Pamela A. Melroy, STS-112 pilot, uses a device called a Sky genie to...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0828
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Apr 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During the second stage of a simulated emergency, known as Mode 4, KSC rescue team...

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NASA image: Expedition 52 Qualification Exams
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Jul 6, 2017

Expedition 52 Qualification Exams

nhq2017070600118 (July 6, 2017) --- Expedition 52 backup crew members: NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei, left, and...

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NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

Megan MacDonald, left, leads NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Victor J. Glover, right, on a tour of the Laser...

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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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