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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: Heroes and Legends Exhibit
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Nov 8, 2016

Heroes and Legends Exhibit

Entrance to the Heroes and Legends attraction at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is by way of a sweeping...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1991
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Dec 20, 2002

KSC-02pd1991

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew practice emergency egress from the launch pad during a simulated...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 6, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

A Virginia student wears gloves inside a water tank to simulate the awkward feel and dexterity that astronauts...

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NASA image: Piloting Orion during Artemis II
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Apr 2, 2026

Piloting Orion during Artemis II

Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover shares his excitement about getting to fly the Orion spacecraft manually during the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Science Evaluation Room -- jsc2026e000861
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Jan 12, 2026

Artemis II Science Evaluation Room -- jsc2026e000861

jsc2026e000861 --- The Artemis II Lunar Science Team works in the Science Evaluation Room (SER) during a training...

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NASA image: Artemis II Science Officers -- jsc2026e000831
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Jan 12, 2026

Artemis II Science Officers -- jsc2026e000831

jsc2026e000831--- Artemis II Science Officers, Kelsey Young, foreground, and Trevor Graff, work at the SCIENCE...

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NASA image: Artemis II Science Officers -- jsc2026e000841
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Jan 12, 2026

Artemis II Science Officers -- jsc2026e000841

jsc2026e000841 --- Artemis II Science Officers, Trevor Graff, left, and Kelsey Young, work at the SCIENCE console...

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NASA image: STS-71 astronauts training in Russia
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Sep 20, 1994

STS-71 astronauts training in Russia

Astronauts Norman E. Thagard and Bonnie J. Dunbar in cosmonaut space suits in the Training Simulator Facility at the...

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NASA image: Expedition 52 Qualification Exams
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Jul 7, 2017

Expedition 52 Qualification Exams

nhq201707070007 (July 7, 2017) --- Expedition 52 flight engineer Paolo Nespoli of ESA listens to questions from the...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0016-013
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Feb 3, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0016-013

The 14 member 2009 class of NASA astronauts, Japan Aerospace Explortion Agency (JAXA) astronauts and Canadian Space...

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NASA image: STS-135_VMS
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Mar 2, 2011

STS-135_VMS

JSC2011-E-040193 (2 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson (left), STS-135 commander, confers with astronaut...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3715
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Jun 19, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Huey helicopter from the Aircraft Operations branch at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Test Raw Image of Robotic Arm in InSight Testbed
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Nov 25, 2018

Test Raw Image of Robotic Arm in InSight Testbed

This test image from an engineering model of NASA's InSight lander shows part of the lander's robotic arm and the...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission
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Jul 8, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft flies high for ALOFT mission

The ALOFT mission, Airborne Lightning Observatory for Fly’s eye simulator and Terrestrial gamma ray flashes, is a...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! Jan. 17, 2020
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Jan 17, 2020

Inside KSC! Jan. 17, 2020

Members of the media got an up-close look at Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft that flew on the company's...

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NASA image: STS-39 EMU suited crewmembers are lowered into JSC's WETF Bldg 29 pool
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Aug 7, 1990

STS-39 EMU suited crewmembers are lowered into JSC's WETF Bldg 29 pool

S90-46030 (Aug 1990) --- Astronaut Donald R. McMonagle (foreground) wears an extravehicular mobility unit (EMU)...

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NASA image: STS-133 cake cutting ceremony marking the end of their training.
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Sep 20, 2010

STS-133 cake cutting ceremony marking the end of their training.

JSC2010-E-164863 (20 Sept. 2010) --- STS-133 crew members pose for a photo during a cake-cutting ceremony in the...

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NASA image: STS-133 cake cutting ceremony marking the end of their training.
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Sep 20, 2010

STS-133 cake cutting ceremony marking the end of their training.

JSC2010-E-164862 (20 Sept. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Steve Lindsey (far left), STS-133 commander, speaks to a crowd...

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NASA image: Booster Pathfinder Stacking
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Nov 19, 2019

Booster Pathfinder Stacking

Teams from NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems and Space Launch System (SLS) practice SLS booster stacking with...

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NASA image: Dream Chaser Time-lapse
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May 17, 2024

Dream Chaser Time-lapse

Using the world’s most powerful spacecraft shaker system inside NASA's Space Environment Complex, NASA exposed...

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NASA image: Molten Regolith Electrolysis Testing
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Sep 13, 2022

Molten Regolith Electrolysis Testing

Inside a laboratory in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checking Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0808
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Apr 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a simulated rescue mission on Launch Pad 39A, the fire rescue team compares...

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NASA image: NASA Aeronautics and Space Report: Shuttle Rollout
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Feb 16, 2021

NASA Aeronautics and Space Report: Shuttle Rollout

NASA Aeronautics and Space Report: Shuttle Rollout Space Transportation System OV-101—Enterprise—at formal public...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1094
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Jun 15, 2006

KSC-06pd1094

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 crew members follow the route to the slidewire baskets on Launch Pad 39B. They...

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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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