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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: Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training
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Apr 27, 2019

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore rehearse the steps they would take to exit Boeing’s CST-100...

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NASA image: Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training
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Apr 27, 2019

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore rehearse the steps they would take to exit Boeing’s CST-100...

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NASA image: Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate
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Apr 16, 2019

Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate

Rescue team members remove the stabilization collar from the Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule, known as...

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NASA image: Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate
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Apr 16, 2019

Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate

Rescue team members perform checks of the Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule, known as Boiler Plate 3, during...

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NASA image: Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate
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Apr 16, 2019

Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate

The Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule, known as Boiler Plate 3, is lowered into the water at the Army Wharf...

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NASA image: Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate
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Apr 18, 2019

Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate

Rescue team members are using a Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule, known as Boiler Plate 3, to practice crew...

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NASA image: Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate
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Apr 16, 2019

Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate

Rescue team members stand on the stabilization collar attached to the Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule,...

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NASA image: Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate
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Apr 16, 2019

Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate

Rescue team members in an inflatable boat approach the Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule, known as Boiler...

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NASA image: Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate
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Apr 18, 2019

Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate

Rescue team members lower the Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule, known as Boiler Plate 3, into the water at...

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NASA image: Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate
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Apr 18, 2019

Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate

Rescue team members are using a Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule, known as Boiler Plate 3, to practice...

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NASA image: Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate
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Apr 18, 2019

Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate

Rescue team members are using a Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule, known as Boiler Plate 3, to practice...

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NASA image: Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate
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Apr 18, 2019

Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate

Rescue team members are using a Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule, known as Boiler Plate 3, to practice...

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NASA image: Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate
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Apr 18, 2019

Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate

Rescue team members are using a Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule, known as Boiler Plate 3, to practice...

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NASA image: Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate
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Apr 18, 2019

Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate

Rescue team members are using a Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule, known as Boiler Plate 3, to practice...

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NASA image: Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate
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Apr 16, 2019

Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate

Rescue team members prepare an inflatable front porch that will be attached to the Boeing CST-100 Starliner training...

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Jul 2, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Kennedy Space Center firefighters support firefighting efforts in north Brevard County...

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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A member of the 101st Airborne parachute demonstration team lands at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform their tight maneuvers over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Eyes and hands of the crowd of visitors are pointed toward the sky at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An F-104G Starfighter races through the sky over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd-3604
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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform their tight maneuvers over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crowds are gathered at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to watch the U.S. Navy's Blue...

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Jan 15, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A green sea turtle is carried toward the water's edge prior to the animal's release into the...

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Nov 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A pilot with the 920th Rescue Wing gets ready to disembark his plane after landing at NASA'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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