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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: Lunar Landing Testing at NASA Langley
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Jun 18, 1965

Lunar Landing Testing at NASA Langley

Lunar Landing Testing at NASA Langley. Lunar Landing Testing at NASA Langley. A simulated environment that...

LRC
NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 21, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Julie Robinson, Chief Scientist for NASA's International Space Station Division, left, and Livio Narici, Professor...

HQ
NASA image: DSC_5135
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Jun 5, 2012

DSC_5135

Astronaut Rex Walheim uses the Active Response Gravity Offload System (ARGOS) to perform early evaluations of the...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Land Drop Test
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Jul 26, 2017

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Land Drop Test

At NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, a mock-up of the Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft goes...

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NASA image: Early Lunar Module Design
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Dec 14, 1964

Early Lunar Module Design

The lunar module design underwent gradual evolution from the first configuration proposed by Grumman in 1962. This...

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NASA image: Engineers prepare for data download from the ER-2 for airborne science mission, GLOVE
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Feb 11, 2025

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

A team of experts wrap up science flights on the ER-2 aircraft at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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NASA image: STS-135_VMS
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Mar 2, 2011

STS-135_VMS

JSC2011-E-040243 (2 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, prepares for departure from...

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NASA image: John Glenn during preflight training for STS-95
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Apr 14, 1998

John Glenn during preflight training for STS-95

S98-06949 (28 April 1998) --- U.S. Sen. John H. Glenn Jr. (D.-Ohio), talks with crew trainer Sharon Jones prior to...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0308
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Feb 13, 2001

KSC-01PP-0308

STS-102 Commander James Wetherbee drives the M-113 armored carrier that the crew could use to exit the pad if an...

KSC
NASA image: Astrobotic CubeRover Testing
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Dec 10, 2020

Astrobotic CubeRover Testing

The Astrobotic CubeRover traverses a trench in the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations Laboratory regolith...

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NASA image: Astronaut Training Experience Grand Opening
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Aug 16, 2018

Astronaut Training Experience Grand Opening

Guests cheer the opening of the new Astronaut Training Experience (ATX) at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex....

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NASA image: The In-Space Propulsion Facility (ISP) Vacuum Chamber at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility
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Aug 22, 2024

The In-Space Propulsion Facility (ISP) Vacuum Chamber at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility

The test chamber is 38 ft in diameter by 62 ft deep amd made of stainless steel. It is vacuum rated at 10-7 torr...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 - PREFLIGHT (CHECKS) - CAPE
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Mar 18, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 - PREFLIGHT (CHECKS) - CAPE

S65-20639 (18 March 1965) --- Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom, Gemini-Titan 3 command pilot, reclines on a couch in the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1098
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Jun 15, 2006

KSC-06pd1098

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Commander Steven Lindsey (left) and Pilot Mark Kelly take part in emergency...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4470
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Aug 5, 2009

KSC-2009-4470

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Mission Specialist Jose Hernandez takes...

KSC
NASA image: STS-135_VMS
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Mar 2, 2011

STS-135_VMS

JSC2011-E-040200 (2 March 2011) --- The landing approach to the Kennedy Space Center is seen in a heads up display...

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NASA image: STS-39 MS Hieb is suspended over JSC's WETF Bldg 29 pool via harness
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Dec 7, 1990

STS-39 MS Hieb is suspended over JSC's WETF Bldg 29 pool via harness

S90-54760 (7 Dec 1990) --- Astronaut Richard J. Hieb, mission specialist, participates in emergency egress training....

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NASA image: Artemis I crew seat
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Sep 23, 2020

Artemis I crew seat

Lockheed Martin technicians at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans complete the final assembly of the crew seat...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2436
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Dec 1, 2004

KSC-04pd-2436

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39-A, team members (in blue) help astronaut-suited co-workers near the...

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NASA image: InSight Robotic Arm Test Lift of Wind and Thermal Shield
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Oct 11, 2018

InSight Robotic Arm Test Lift of Wind and Thermal Shield

NASA's InSight mission tests an engineering version of the spacecraft's robotic arm in a Mars-like environment at...

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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

JSC2002-00864 (24 April 2002) --- Astronaut Jeffrey S. Ashby, STS-112 mission commander, uses a device called a Sky...

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NASA image: STS-39 MS Harbaugh dons EMU in preparation for dive at JSC's WETF Bldg 29
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Jun 27, 1990

STS-39 MS Harbaugh dons EMU in preparation for dive at JSC's WETF Bldg 29

S90-41497 (Aug 1990) --- Astronaut Gregory J. Harbaugh, STS-39 mission specialist, completes suiting up process for...

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e034686
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May 14, 2024

JETT 5 - jsc2024e034686

NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins served as the Ground IV for the JETT 5 field test and was the sole point of...

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NASA image: STS-135 crew members Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus
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Feb 16, 2011

STS-135 crew members Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus

JSC2011-E-017405 (16 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus, STS-135 mission specialist, participates in an...

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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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