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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: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 2, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates toured the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and viewed exhibits,...

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

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates view the new work platforms in High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 2, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates toured the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and viewed exhibits,...

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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 new work platforms in High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 2, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates toured the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and viewed exhibits,...

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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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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 2, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates toured the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and viewed exhibits,...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 2, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates are inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay during a...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 2, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates toured the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and viewed exhibits,...

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

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates view the mobile launcher during a familiarization tour at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 2, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates toured the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and viewed exhibits,...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 2, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates are inside the Space Station Processing Facility high bay during a...

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

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates get a close-up view of the mobile launcher during a familiarization tour at...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 2, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates toured the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and viewed exhibits,...

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

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

A member of the 2017 class of astronaut candidates views the Orion crew module for Exploration Mission-1 inside the...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 2, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates toured the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and viewed exhibits,...

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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: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 1, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates get a close-up view of the mobile launcher during a familiarization tour at...

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NASA image: Candid views of Glenn with water bubbles on middeck
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Oct 31, 1998

Candid views of Glenn with water bubbles on middeck

STS095-E-5195 (31 Oct. 1998) --- U.S. Sen. John H. Glenn Jr., STS-95 payload specialist, is pictured with a water...

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NASA image: Candid view of Astronaut Lucid in the Spektr module
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Sep 16, 1996

Candid view of Astronaut Lucid in the Spektr module

NM22-427-012 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- During off-duty time on the Spektr Module aboard the Earth-orbiting Mir Space...

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NASA image: Candid views of Pilot Still in the Spacelab module
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Sep 18, 2012

Candid views of Pilot Still in the Spacelab module

STS083-303-002 (4-8 April 1997) --- Astronaut Susan L. Still, pilot, floats into the Spacelab Module in the early...

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NASA image: Candid views of STS-74 and Mir 20 crewmembers
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Nov 15, 1995

Candid views of STS-74 and Mir 20 crewmembers

S74-E-5117 (15 Nov 1995) --- Following the successful in-space docking of Russia?s Mir Space Station and the Space...

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NASA image: Candid views of Crouch and Gernhardt in the Spacelab module
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Aug 12, 2016

Candid views of Crouch and Gernhardt in the Spacelab module

STS083-308-014 (4-8 April 1997)--- Astronaut Michael L. Gernhardt, mission specialist, appears comfortable with the...

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NASA image: Candid views of STS-85 crewmembers in the middeck
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Aug 11, 1997

Candid views of STS-85 crewmembers in the middeck

S85-E-5038 (11 August 1997) --- Astronaut Curtis L. Brown, Jr., commander, checks over the most recent send-up of...

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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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