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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: Astronaut Virgil I. Gus Grissom in Space Suit
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Mar 27, 1961

Astronaut Virgil I. Gus Grissom in Space Suit

Gus Grissom trying on a Spacesuit; Seated with assistant; Seated with assistant putting on boots; Standing by...

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NASA image: Astronaut Gregory Jarvis during KC-135 zero gravity training
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Jan 25, 1985

Astronaut Gregory Jarvis during KC-135 zero gravity training

S85-26106 (25 Jan. 1985) --- Astronaut Gregory Jarvis gets a familiarization session in weightlessness aboard a...

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NASA image: Astronaut Virgil I. Gus Grissom in Space Suit
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Mar 27, 1961

Astronaut Virgil I. Gus Grissom in Space Suit

Gus Grissom trying on a Spacesuit; Seated with assistant; Seated with assistant putting on boots; Standing by...

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NASA image: "Earth observations of Lake Manicouagan,Quebec taken during STS-99"
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Mar 16, 2000

"Earth observations of Lake Manicouagan,Quebec taken during STS-99"

STS099-749-063 (11-22 February 2000) ---One of the astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour for the STS-99...

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NASA image: Artemis Human Landing System Announcement
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May 19, 2023

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

Blue Origin Human Landing System Program Manager, John Couluris, is seen on the monitor answering a question during...

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NASA image: Artemis Human Landing System Announcement
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May 19, 2023

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, NASA Associate Administrator for the Exploration Systems Development Mission...

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NASA image: Official portrait of Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom in pressure suit
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Dec 22, 1988

Official portrait of Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom in pressure suit

S88-55873 (1961) --- Astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom, pilot of the Mercury-Redstone 4 (MR-4) spaceflight. (NOTE:...

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NASA image: Mercury Seven at State Department
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Jun 24, 2008

Mercury Seven at State Department

S61-02357 (8 May 1961) --- The original seven Mercury astronauts at the State Department Auditorium on May 8, 1961....

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NASA image: Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A
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Mar 11, 2014

Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Launch pad 39A looks much like it did after the liftoff of STS-135, the final space shuttle...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 23, 2003

Around Marshall

In honor of the Centernial of Flight Celebration and commissioned by the American Institute of Aeronautics and...

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NASA image: jsc2025m000017_Meet_NASA_Astronaut_Nichole_Ayers_Crew10_Pilot-1080p
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Mar 17, 2025

jsc2025m000017_Meet_NASA_Astronaut_Nichole_Ayers_Crew10_Pilot-1080p

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers is the pilot of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission. This will be the first spaceflight for...

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NASA image: Mercury Astronauts - Group
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Jan 21, 2010

Mercury Astronauts - Group

S63-18853 (1963) --- Group shot of the original Mercury astronauts taken at the Manned Spacecraft Center (MSC),...

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NASA image: Apollo 7 Launch
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Oct 11, 1968

Apollo 7 Launch

Apollo 7 lifts off from Cape Kennedy Launch Complex 34 at 11:03 A.M., EDT. The astronauts aboard, for the first...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 8, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program, including an astronaut stand-in, participate in a series of...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-V - PILOT - SUITING-UP - CAPE
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Aug 19, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-V - PILOT - SUITING-UP - CAPE

S65-46374 (21 Aug. 1965) --- Astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., Gemini-5 pilot, is pictured during suiting up operations...

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NASA image: John H Glenn Jr. Wreath Laying Ceremony - Inside Hereos and Lege
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Dec 9, 2016

John H Glenn Jr. Wreath Laying Ceremony - Inside Hereos and Lege

A plaque inside the Heroes and Legends exhibit hall at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex shows the name of...

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NASA image: Apollo 7 Launch
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Oct 11, 1968

Apollo 7 Launch

Apollo 7 lifts off from Cape Kennedy Launch Complex 34 at 11:03 A.M., EDT. The astronauts aboard, for the first...

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NASA image: EVA 3 - Linnehan and Grunsfeld install new PCU
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Mar 6, 2002

EVA 3 - Linnehan and Grunsfeld install new PCU

STS109-E-5660 (6 March 2002) --- Astronauts John M. Grunsfeld (top) and Richard M. Linnehan participate in a 6 hour,...

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NASA image: Mercury Redstone 3 imagery
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Jan 1, 1961

Mercury Redstone 3 imagery

JSC2007-E-046476 (1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., one of three NASA astronauts chosen for the Project...

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NASA image: s63-01419a
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Feb 3, 2012

s63-01419a

S63-01419A (1963) --- Portrait of the first two groups of astronauts. The seven original Mercury astronauts plus new...

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NASA image: John H Glenn Jr. Wreath Laying Ceremony - Inside Heroes and Lege
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Dec 9, 2016

John H Glenn Jr. Wreath Laying Ceremony - Inside Heroes and Lege

A life-size photo inside the Heroes and Legends exhibit hall at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex shows...

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NASA image: Gemini IV Mission Image - EVA over Texas coast
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Jun 3, 1965

Gemini IV Mission Image - EVA over Texas coast

View of Astronaut Edward H. White II, pilot for the Gemini-Titan 4 space flight, as he floats in zero gravity of...

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NASA image: SOLAR - ASTRONOMY (APOLLO-SATURN [AS]-16)
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May 9, 1972

SOLAR - ASTRONOMY (APOLLO-SATURN [AS]-16)

S72-36972 (21 April 1972) --- A color enhancement of a far-ultraviolet photo of Earth taken by astronaut John W....

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 1, 2003

Around Marshall

In honor of the Centernial of Flight celebration and commissioned by the American Institute of Aeronautics and...

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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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