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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: STS-72 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata during ASCAN training
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Jan 9, 1995

STS-72 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata during ASCAN training

S95-00355 (12-14 September 1992) --- Astronaut candidate Koichi Wakata prepares to jump off a box during a parachute...

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Apr 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the 2004 class of astronaut candidates gather for a...

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Aug 22, 2022

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Astronauts and astronaut candidates pose for a photo at the Launch Pad 39B after arriving in their T-38 jets in...

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May 30, 2018

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jsc2018e052153 (May 30, 2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Jessica Watkins preps her station with fellow...

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Aug 23, 2022

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NASA T-38s fly in formation above NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Several astronauts and astronaut...

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Oct 25, 2017

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jsc2017e118337 (Oct. 25, 2017) --- 2017 Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Candidate Jenny Sidey.

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Dec 3, 2021

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Astronaut Candidate Class of 2021. Photo Date: December 3, 2021. Location: JSC Mall. Photographer: Robert Markowitz

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NASA image: Portrait - Van Hoften, James D.
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Sep 18, 1984

Portrait - Van Hoften, James D.

S84-42000 (31 Jan 1978) --- Asronaut James D. Van Hoften, astronaut candidate and mission specialist.

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Jul 31, 1997

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS -- (596-16634) --Official portrait of Astronaut Candidate Dan Tani

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Dec 3, 2021

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Astronaut Candidate Class of 2021. Photo Date: December 3, 2021. Location: JSC Mall. Photographer: Robert Markowitz

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Oct 24, 2017

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jsc2017e116312 (Oct. 24, 2017) --- 2017 Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Candidate Josh Kutryk.

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NASA image: PORTRAIT - GIBSON, ROBERT L.
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Sep 20, 1978

PORTRAIT - GIBSON, ROBERT L.

S78-35284 (31 Jan 1978) --- Astronaut Candidate Brewster H. Shaw, Jr.

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Dec 3, 2021

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Astronaut Candidate Class of 2021. Photo Date: December 3, 2021. Location: JSC Mall. Photographer: Robert Markowitz

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NASA image: View of Zero-G training for astronauts and payload specialists
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Aug 27, 1984

View of Zero-G training for astronauts and payload specialists

View of astronaut candidates and payload specialists during a training flight on the KC-135. The trainees are...

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Dec 3, 2021

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Astronaut Candidate Class of 2021. Photo Date: December 3, 2021. Location: JSC Mall. Photographer: Robert Markowitz

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NASA image: Artemis Astronaut Photo-Op
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Aug 28, 2022

Artemis Astronaut Photo-Op

Astronauts and astronaut candidates from NASA and the Canadian Space Agency pose for a photograph in front of NASA’s...

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NASA image: Artemis Astronaut Photo-Op
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Aug 28, 2022

Artemis Astronaut Photo-Op

Astronauts and astronaut candidates from NASA and the Canadian Space Agency pose for a photograph in front of NASA’s...

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NASA image: Artemis Astronaut Photo-Op
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Aug 28, 2022

Artemis Astronaut Photo-Op

Astronauts and astronaut candidates from NASA and the Canadian Space Agency pose for a photograph in front of NASA’s...

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NASA image: Artemis Astronaut Photo-Op
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Aug 28, 2022

Artemis Astronaut Photo-Op

Astronauts and astronaut candidates from NASA and the Canadian Space Agency pose for a photograph in front of NASA’s...

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NASA image: Artemis Astronaut Photo-Op
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Aug 28, 2022

Artemis Astronaut Photo-Op

Astronauts and astronaut candidates from NASA and the Canadian Space Agency pose for a photograph in front of NASA’s...

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NASA image: Artemis Astronaut Photo-Op
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Aug 28, 2022

Artemis Astronaut Photo-Op

Astronauts and astronaut candidates from NASA and the Canadian Space Agency pose for a photograph in front of NASA’s...

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NASA image: Astronaut Claude Nicollier in water egress training
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Sep 4, 1980

Astronaut Claude Nicollier in water egress training

S80-38456 (13 Aug 1980) --- Claude Nicollier of Switzerland, one of two European scientists/Spacelab payload...

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Apr 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the 2004 class of astronaut candidates tour Launch Pad...

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NASA image: STS-72 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata during ASCAN training
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Jan 9, 1995

STS-72 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata during ASCAN training

S95-00352 (12-14 September 1992) --- Astronaut candidate Koichi Wakata gets assistance with his parachute following...

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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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