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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: KSC-01PP-0556
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Mar 21, 2001

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Bill Shepherd looks at launch photos following a post-landing interview in the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: STS-125 Crew during Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training in CCT II mockup.
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Jan 29, 2008

STS-125 Crew during Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training in CCT II mockup.

JSC2008-E-008461 (29 Jan. 2008) --- While seated at the commander's station, astronaut Scott D. Altman, STS-125...

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NASA image: NASA, SpaceX Complete History-Making Demo-2 Mission
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Aug 10, 2020

NASA, SpaceX Complete History-Making Demo-2 Mission

NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley launched from American soil in a commercially built and operated...

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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-051964 (12 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Feustel, STS-134 mission specialist, attired in a...

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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-042086 (23 March 2010) --- NASA astronauts Nicole Stott and Michael Barratt, both STS-133 mission...

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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-14467 (20 March 2007) --- Astronaut Leland D. Melvin, STS-122 mission specialist, dons a training version...

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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-47408 (12 Dec. 2005) --- Astronaut Brent W. Jett Jr., STS-115 commander, attired in a training version of...

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NASA image: STS-132 Preflight Training: Payload egress training
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Oct 20, 2009

STS-132 Preflight Training: Payload egress training

JSC2009-E-224139 (20 Oct. 2009) --- Astronauts Piers Sellers (left) and Steve Bowen, both STS-132 mission...

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NASA image: Artemis II Post Flight Readiness Review News Conference
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Mar 12, 2026

Artemis II Post Flight Readiness Review News Conference

John Honeycutt, chair, Artemis II Mission Management Team, participates in a post-Flight Readiness Review news...

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NASA image: Artemis II Post Flight Readiness Review News Conference
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Mar 12, 2026

Artemis II Post Flight Readiness Review News Conference

Norm Knight, director, Flight Operations Directorate, participates in a post-Flight Readiness Review news conference...

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NASA image: Artemis II Post Flight Readiness Review News Conference
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Mar 12, 2026

Artemis II Post Flight Readiness Review News Conference

Lori Glaze, acting associate administrator, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, participates in a...

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NASA image: Artemis II Post Flight Readiness Review News Conference
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Mar 12, 2026

Artemis II Post Flight Readiness Review News Conference

Shawn Quinn, manager, Exploration Ground Systems Program, participates in a post-Flight Readiness Review news...

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NASA image: Artemis II Post Flight Readiness Review News Conference
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Mar 12, 2026

Artemis II Post Flight Readiness Review News Conference

Rachel Kraft, NASA Communications, participates in a post-Flight Readiness Review news conference for the Artemis II...

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NASA image: Inside KSC
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Nov 22, 2019

Inside KSC

Inside KSC with Nancy Bray. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft rolls to Space Launch Complex 41 in preparation...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2256
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Oct 5, 2006

KSC-06pd2256

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In bay 3 of the Orbiter Processing Facility, the thermal protection system tiles on the...

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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-196897 (20 Dec. 2010) --- While seated at the commander?s station, NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135...

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NASA image: STS-120 Crew Training, Bldg. 9NW, FFT Mockup
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Feb 7, 2007

STS-120 Crew Training, Bldg. 9NW, FFT Mockup

JSC2007-E-08808 (7 Feb. 2007) --- Astronaut George D. Zamka, STS-120 pilot, dons a training version of his shuttle...

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NASA image: JulieBassler_2021-03-19-10h04m33s517
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Mar 18, 2021

JulieBassler_2021-03-19-10h04m33s517

NASA leaders participated in a virtual press briefing following the Space Launch System core stage hot fire test at...

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NASA image: JohnHoneycutt_2021-03-19-10h23m39s329
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Mar 18, 2021

JohnHoneycutt_2021-03-19-10h23m39s329

NASA leaders participated in a virtual press briefing following the Space Launch System core stage hot fire test at...

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day 2014
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Apr 22, 2014

NASA Earth Day 2014

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden poses for a quick selfie with students who attended the NASA sponsored Earth Day...

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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-122442 (7 Oct. 2008) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Julie Payette (foreground), NASA astronaut...

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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-14464 (20 March 2007) --- Astronaut Alan G. Poindexter, STS-122 pilot, dons a training version of his...

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NASA image: TomWhitmeyer_2021-03-19-10h22m23s441
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Mar 18, 2021

TomWhitmeyer_2021-03-19-10h22m23s441

NASA leaders participated in a virtual press briefing following the Space Launch System core stage hot fire test at...

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NASA image: STS-120 Crew Training, Bldg. 9NW, FFT Mockup
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Feb 7, 2007

STS-120 Crew Training, Bldg. 9NW, FFT Mockup

JSC2007-E-08807 (7 Feb. 2007) --- Attired in a training version of his shuttle launch and entry suit, European Space...

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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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