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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.

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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-78PC-0475
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Oct 1, 1978

KSC-78PC-0475

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, President Jimmy Carter, hand on waist, is briefed on...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0003
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Jan 3, 2002

KSC-02PD-0003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Rosalyn and Jimmy Carter, former first lady and U.S. President , talk with Center...

KSC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins examines part of the Atlantis nose cap with Randall Carter, who is with The  Boeing Company.  The nose cap was  recently removed from Atlantis.  The STS-114 crew is at KSC to take part in crew equipment and orbiter familiarization.
Image
Oct 30, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins examines part of the Atlantis nose cap with Randall Carter, who is with The Boeing Company. The nose cap was recently removed from Atlantis. The STS-114 crew is at KSC to take part in crew equipment and orbiter familiarization.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins examines part of...

KSC
NASA image: Shuttle crew escape systems test conducted in JSC Bldg 9A CCT
Image
Mar 20, 1987

Shuttle crew escape systems test conducted in JSC Bldg 9A CCT

Shuttle crew escape systems test is conducted by astronauts Steven R. Nagel (left) and Manley L. (Sonny) Carter in...

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NASA image: Shuttle crew escape systems test conducted in JSC Bldg 9A CCT
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Mar 20, 1987

Shuttle crew escape systems test conducted in JSC Bldg 9A CCT

Shuttle crew escape systems test is conducted by astronauts Steven R. Nagel (left) and Manley L. (Sonny) Carter in...

JSC
NASA image: Shuttle crew escape systems test conducted in JSC Bldg 9A CCT
Image
Mar 20, 1987

Shuttle crew escape systems test conducted in JSC Bldg 9A CCT

Shuttle crew escape systems test is conducted by astronauts Steven R. Nagel (left) and Manley L. (Sonny) Carter in...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1987-AC87-0736-5
Image
Oct 10, 1987

ARC-1987-AC87-0736-5

Artist: Carter Emmart 'The Case for Mars' conference artwork (Mission to Mars) NOTE; for government educational use...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1987-AC87-0736-2
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Oct 10, 1987

ARC-1987-AC87-0736-2

Artist: Carter Emmart 'The Case for Mars' conference artwork (Mission to Mars) NOTE; for government educational use...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1987-AC87-0736-4
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Oct 10, 1987

ARC-1987-AC87-0736-4

Artist: Carter Emmart 'The Case for Mars' conference artwork (Mission to Mars) NOTE; for government educational use...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1987-AC87-0736-6
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Oct 10, 1987

ARC-1987-AC87-0736-6

Artist: Carter Emmart 'The Case for Mars' conference artwork (Mission to Mars) NOTE; for government educational use...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1987-AC87-0736-3
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Oct 10, 1987

ARC-1987-AC87-0736-3

Artist: Carter Emmart 'The Case for Mars' conference artwork (Mission to Mars) NOTE; for government educational use...

ARC
NASA image: Photographic coverage of STS-112 Preflight Training, Sonny Carter Training Facility, NBL.
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Jul 1, 2002

Photographic coverage of STS-112 Preflight Training, Sonny Carter Training Facility, NBL.

JSC2002-E-27067 (1 July 2002) --- Astronaut Sandra H. Magnus prepares for the STS-112 mission by participating in a...

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NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Jan 12, 1997

Microgravity

Lysozyme crystal grown on STS-81. A protein model for documentation of the effects of microgravity on crystal...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-02pd0011
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Jan 3, 2002

KSC-02pd0011

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a tour of KSC, former President Jimmy Carter is shown the current version of a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd0012
Image
Jan 3, 2002

KSC-02pd0012

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a tour of KSC, former President Jimmy Carter is shown packages of food that are...

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NASA image: Lake Salda Beach
Image
Jan 27, 2021

Lake Salda Beach

The eastern shore of Lake Salda in Turkey is a good analog for what an ancient lake may have looked like at Jezero...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0006
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Jan 3, 2002

KSC-02pd0006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a visit to Kennedy Space Center, former President Jimmy Carter (left) pauses...

KSC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Jan 1, 1995

Microgravity

This image shows crystals of the protein raf kinase grown on Earth (photo a) and on USML-2 (photo b). The...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Sep 12, 1995

Microgravity

Two versions of (PCAM) Protein Crystallization Apparatus for Microgravity, (DCAM) Diffusion Controled...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-78pc-0468
Image
Oct 1, 1978

KSC-78pc-0468

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- President Jimmy Carter, with wife Rosalynn and daughter Amy, listen to Center Director...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd0975
Image
Apr 18, 2008

KSC-08pd0975

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Deputy Administrator Shana Dale (left) presents a 50th anniversary commemorative plaque...

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NASA image: Expedition 32 crew members Suni Williams and Aki Hoshide conduct pre-test briefings
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Sep 16, 2011

Expedition 32 crew members Suni Williams and Aki Hoshide conduct pre-test briefings

PHOTO DATE: 09-16-11 LOCATION: NBL - Pool Topside SUBJECT: Expedition 31 crew members Suni Williams and Aki Hoshide...

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NASA image: STS-125 Crewmembers prepare for NBL Dive
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Dec 17, 2007

STS-125 Crewmembers prepare for NBL Dive

JSC2007-E-113503 (17 Dec. 2007) --- Astronaut K. Megan McArthur, STS-125 mission specialist, participates in a...

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NASA image: CONSTELLATION Images from other centers - February 2010
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Feb 8, 2010

CONSTELLATION Images from other centers - February 2010

JSC2010-E-019631 (8 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Tony Antonelli, STS-132 pilot, participates in a training session...

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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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