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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: Crew Meal on MDDK
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Sep 8, 2009

Crew Meal on MDDK

S128-E-009687 (8 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Rick Sturckow, STS-128 commander, gives a “thumbs-up” signal on the...

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Apr 21, 2021

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iss065e001546 (April 21, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Victor Glover signals a "thumbs...

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NASA image: 2001 Houston Rodeo Trailride from Building 1 to the Gilruth Center
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Feb 6, 2001

2001 Houston Rodeo Trailride from Building 1 to the Gilruth Center

2001 Houston Rodeo Trailride from Building 1 to the Gilruth Center. View of Astronaut Koichi Wakata (waving), and...

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NASA image: SSC-20240622-s00764
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Jun 22, 2024

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NASA engineer Steve Helmstetter, center, gives a thumbs up on June 22 at the Mississippi Comic Convention in...

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NASA image: Portrait - Astronaut Nicole Mann
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Jul 10, 2019

Portrait - Astronaut Nicole Mann

NASA astronaut Nicole Mann gives a thumbs up from inside the Orion mockup, Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at NASA's...

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NASA image: Sturckow uses Cycle Ergometer on Middeck (MDDK) during STS-128
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Aug 29, 2009

Sturckow uses Cycle Ergometer on Middeck (MDDK) during STS-128

S128-E-006315 (29 Aug. 2009) --- Astronaut Rick Sturckow, STS-128 commander, gives a “thumbs-up” signal while...

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NASA image: jsc2017e135200 - At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 54-55 prime crewmember Scott Tingle of NASA flashes a thumbs up as he boards a Soyuz spacecraft simulator Nov. 29 as part of the crew’s final qualification exam a
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Nov 29, 2017

jsc2017e135200 - At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 54-55 prime crewmember Scott Tingle of NASA flashes a thumbs up as he boards a Soyuz spacecraft simulator Nov. 29 as part of the crew’s final qualification exam a

jsc2017e135209 - At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 54-55 prime crewmember...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Flight Engineers play chess with NASA mission controllers
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Apr 17, 2023

Expedition 69 Flight Engineers play chess with NASA mission controllers

iss069e003898 (April 17, 2023) --- (From left) Expedition 69 Flight Engineers Frank Rubio, Woody Hoburg (both from...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-9 Mission Specialist Aleksandr Gorbunov
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Jul 22, 2024

SpaceX Crew-9 Mission Specialist Aleksandr Gorbunov

jsc2024e052325 (July 22, 2024) --- NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Mission Specialist Aleksandr Gorbunov gives a thumbs-up...

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NASA image: Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Preparations in Joint Airlock Quest
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Mar 23, 2009

Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Preparations in Joint Airlock Quest

ISS018-E-042704 (23 March 2009) --- Astronaut Richard Arnold, STS-119 mission specialist, attired in his...

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NASA image: Arnold on Discovery Middeck (MDDK)
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Mar 16, 2009

Arnold on Discovery Middeck (MDDK)

S119-E-005004 (15 March 2009) --- Astronaut Richard Arnold, STS-119 mission specialist, attired in his shuttle...

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NASA image: Swanson, Wiseman and Gerst in Node 2
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May 29, 2014

Swanson, Wiseman and Gerst in Node 2

ISS040-E-006033 (29 May 2014) --- NASA astronaut Steve Swanson (center), Expedition 40 commander; along with...

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NASA image: STS-99 crewmembers in aircraft prior to leaving Ellington Field for KSC
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Jan 27, 2000

STS-99 crewmembers in aircraft prior to leaving Ellington Field for KSC

JSC2000-00924 (27 January 2000) --- Astronaut Kevin R. Kregel, mission commander, signals thumbs up as he prepares...

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NASA image: iss068e018996
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Oct 24, 2022

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iss068e018996 (Oct. 24, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: Fincke wears his Russian Sokol pressure suit in the U.S. Lab module during Expedition 9
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Jul 7, 2004

Fincke wears his Russian Sokol pressure suit in the U.S. Lab module during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-28631 (7 July 2004) --- Astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, Expedition 9 NASA ISS science officer and flight...

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NASA image: iss068e020523
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Nov 3, 2022

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iss068e020523 (Nov. 3, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: STS-131 crew preparing for their T-38 flight to KSC for TCDT
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Mar 1, 2010

STS-131 crew preparing for their T-38 flight to KSC for TCDT

JSC2010-E-032826 (1 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger, STS-131 mission specialist, gives a...

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NASA image: jsc2017e111823
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Aug 23, 2017

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jsc2017e1117823 (08-23-2017) --- (From left) 2017 Astronaut candidates Jessica Watkins of NASA, Jennifer...

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NASA image: View of STS-100 MS Hadfield during EVA 1
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Apr 22, 2001

View of STS-100 MS Hadfield during EVA 1

ISS002-E-7026 (22 April 2001) --- Astronaut Chris A. Hadfield, mission specialist representing the Canadian Space...

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NASA image: iss068e020519
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Nov 3, 2022

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iss068e020519 (Nov. 3, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Nicole Mann gives a "thumbs up"...

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NASA image: STS-131 crew preparing for their T-38 flight to KSC for TCDT
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Mar 1, 2010

STS-131 crew preparing for their T-38 flight to KSC for TCDT

JSC2010-E-032825 (1 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson, STS-131 mission specialist, gives a ?thumbs-up?...

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NASA image: Arnold on Discovery Flightdeck (FD)
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Mar 16, 2009

Arnold on Discovery Flightdeck (FD)

S119-E-005010 (15 March 2009) --- Astronaut Richard Arnold, STS-119 mission specialist, attired in his shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-124 crew members as they prepare for their T-38 flight to KSC
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May 6, 2008

STS-124 crew members as they prepare for their T-38 flight to KSC

JSC2008-E-038930 (6 May 2008) --- Astronaut Mike Fossum, STS-124 mission specialist, photographed in the rear...

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NASA image: Sturckow uses Cycle Ergometer on Middeck (MDDK) during STS-128
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Aug 29, 2009

Sturckow uses Cycle Ergometer on Middeck (MDDK) during STS-128

S128-E-006313 (29 Aug. 2009) --- Astronaut Rick Sturckow, STS-128 commander, gives a “thumbs-up” signal while...

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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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