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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: Astronauts Young and Collins walk up ramp at Pad 19 during countdown
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Jul 18, 1966

Astronauts Young and Collins walk up ramp at Pad 19 during countdown

S66-42754 (18 July 1966) --- Astronauts John W. Young (leading), command pilot, and Michael Collins, pilot, walk up...

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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: CCP Astronaut Eric Boe, GOES-S Prepared for Launch
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Feb 28, 2018

CCP Astronaut Eric Boe, GOES-S Prepared for Launch

NASA astronaut Eric Boe, one of four astronauts working with the agency’s Commercial Crew Program, had the...

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NASA image: Skylab 2 prime crew photographed at Launch Complex 39 KSC
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May 4, 1973

Skylab 2 prime crew photographed at Launch Complex 39 KSC

S73-25902 (4 May 1973) --- The three prime crew members of the first manned Skylab mission (Skylab 2) are...

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NASA image: SpaceX Emergency Egress Exercise
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Sep 18, 2019

SpaceX Emergency Egress Exercise

NASA and SpaceX conducted a formal verification of the company’s emergency escape system on Sept. 18, 2019, at...

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NASA image: SpaceX Emergency Egress Exercise
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Sep 18, 2019

SpaceX Emergency Egress Exercise

NASA and SpaceX conducted a formal verification of the company’s emergency escape system on Sept. 18, 2019, at...

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NASA image: SpaceX Emergency Egress Exercise
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Sep 18, 2019

SpaceX Emergency Egress Exercise

NASA and SpaceX conducted a formal verification of the company’s emergency escape system on Sept. 18, 2019, at...

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NASA image: SpaceX Emergency Egress Exercise
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Sep 18, 2019

SpaceX Emergency Egress Exercise

NASA and SpaceX conducted a formal verification of the company’s emergency escape system on Sept. 18, 2019, at...

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NASA image: SpaceX Emergency Egress Exercise
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Sep 18, 2019

SpaceX Emergency Egress Exercise

NASA and SpaceX conducted a formal verification of the company’s emergency escape system on Sept. 18, 2019, at...

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NASA image: Astronauts Bob Behnken and Eric Boe walk the Crew Access Arm at
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Aug 30, 2017

Astronauts Bob Behnken and Eric Boe walk the Crew Access Arm at

Astronauts Bob Behnken, left, and Eric Boe walk down the Crew Access Arm being built by SpaceX for Launch Complex...

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NASA image: Astronauts Bob Behnken and Eric Boe walk the Crew Access Arm at
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Aug 30, 2017

Astronauts Bob Behnken and Eric Boe walk the Crew Access Arm at

Astronauts Bob Behnken, left, and Eric Boe walk down the Crew Access Arm being built by SpaceX for Launch Complex...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 crew prepares to participate in Countdown Demonstration Test
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Feb 23, 1969

Apollo 9 crew prepares to participate in Countdown Demonstration Test

S69-25488 (23 Feb. 1969) --- Interior view of the White Room at Pad A, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: SpaceX Emergency Egress Exercise
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Sep 18, 2019

SpaceX Emergency Egress Exercise

NASA and SpaceX conducted a formal verification of the company’s emergency escape system on Sept. 18, 2019, at...

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NASA image: STS-54 MS2 Harbaugh and MS3 Helms during slidewire egress training at KSC
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Dec 15, 1992

STS-54 MS2 Harbaugh and MS3 Helms during slidewire egress training at KSC

S93-25030 (15 Dec 1992) --- Two astronauts assigned to fly aboard Endeavour for the STS-54 mission are briefed on...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-6 Sunset at LC-39A
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Feb 23, 2023

SpaceX Crew-6 Sunset at LC-39A

A colorful sunset serves as the backdrop for SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft Endeavour on the pad at...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 1, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

Members of the 2017 class of astronaut candidates are on the surface of Launch Pad 39B during a familiarization tour...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 1, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

Members of the 2017 class of astronaut candidates view the flame trench at Launch Pad 39B during a familiarization...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 crew arrive at White Room atop Pad A, Launch Complex 39
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Jan 31, 1971

Apollo 14 crew arrive at White Room atop Pad A, Launch Complex 39

S71-16635 (31 Jan. 1971) --- The three Apollo 14 astronauts arrive at the White Room atop Pad A, Launch Complex 39,...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! Aug. 16, 2019
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Aug 16, 2019

Inside KSC! Aug. 16, 2019

This week in space news, NASA and SpaceX conducted a training exercise to practice removing astronauts from SpaceX's...

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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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