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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: Gemini Capsule and Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Dec 19, 1962

Gemini Capsule and Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Practicing with a full-scale model of the Gemini Capsule in Langley's Rendezvous Docking Simulator. -- Caption and...

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NASA image: Suit
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Feb 5, 1962

Suit

S62-00246 (5 Feb. 1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. is assisted by Joe W. Schmitt as he suits up in practice for...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery Mission
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Dec 2, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery Mission

NASA's Landing and Recovery Team practices bringing a mock Orion capsule into the well deck of the USS Portland (LPD...

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NASA image: iss065e158152
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Jul 7, 2021

iss065e158152

iss065e158152 (July 7, 2021) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Oleg Novitskiy practices an...

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NASA image: NASA's Moon Rover Lunar Lander Exit Test
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Sep 7, 2023

NASA's Moon Rover Lunar Lander Exit Test

Our VIPER Moon rover prototype practiced driving down a model lunar lander at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. The test...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery - Helicopter Simulations
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Dec 9, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery - Helicopter Simulations

NASA and DoD members of the Artemis I recovery team run practice flight operations procedures aboard the USS...

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NASA image: The C-17 simulator at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California
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Oct 4, 2004

The C-17 simulator at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California

The C-17 simulator at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. Simulators offer a safe and...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0218-006
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Oct 6, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0218-006

NASA Conducts Airborne Science Aboard Zeppelin Airship: equipped with two imaging instruments enabling remote...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery - Helicopter Simulations
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Dec 9, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery - Helicopter Simulations

NASA and DoD members of the Artemis I recovery team run practice flight operations procedures aboard the USS...

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NASA image: STS-125 Crew Training Imagery from Boeing
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Aug 1, 2008

STS-125 Crew Training Imagery from Boeing

JSC2008-E-097094 (1 Aug. 2008) --- Astronaut Mike Massimino, STS-125 mission specialist, practices repairing Hubble...

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NASA image: Expedition 60 Crew Returns Safely from the Space Station on This Week @NASA – October 4, 2019
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Oct 4, 2019

Expedition 60 Crew Returns Safely from the Space Station on This Week @NASA – October 4, 2019

A safe conclusion to the latest long-duration spaceflight, calling on industry to help us accelerate our return to...

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NASA image: iss067e147098
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Jun 21, 2022

iss067e147098

iss067e147098 (June 21, 2022) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 67 Flight Engineer Samantha...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery - Helicopter Simulations
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Dec 9, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery - Helicopter Simulations

NASA and DoD members of the Artemis I recovery team run practice flight operations procedures aboard the USS...

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NASA image: APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC
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Jul 17, 1972

APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC

S72-44421 (June 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, commander of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission, practices...

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NASA image: iss059e021396
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Apr 16, 2019

iss059e021396

iss059e021396 (Aprill 16, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Anne McClain takes a break for a portrait inside the cupola while...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Feb 23, 1993

Around Marshall

This photograph was taken in the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS) during the...

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NASA image: Space Station Crew Returns Safely to Earth on This Week @NASA – April 17, 2020
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Apr 17, 2020

Space Station Crew Returns Safely to Earth on This Week @NASA – April 17, 2020

Space Station crew returns safely to Earth, practice for our asteroid sample return mission, and a new discovery...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery Mission
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Dec 2, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery Mission

NASA's Landing and Recovery Team practices bringing a mock Orion capsule into the well deck of the USS Portland (LPD...

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NASA image: Astronaut Joe H. Engle, commander of STS-2, in suit donning/doffing exercise
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Jul 22, 1981

Astronaut Joe H. Engle, commander of STS-2, in suit donning/doffing exercise

Astronaut Joe H. Engle, STS-2 commander, practices donning and doffing his extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) in the...

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NASA image: iss067e107123
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May 31, 2022

iss067e107123

iss067e107123 (May 31, 2022) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 67 Flight Engineer Samantha...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0059-005
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Apr 7, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0059-005

Environmental sustainability is put into practice here in the native plant gardens that surround the main auditorium...

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NASA image: SLS Core Stage Pathfinder Transport to VAB - Timelapse
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Oct 1, 2019

SLS Core Stage Pathfinder Transport to VAB - Timelapse

The Space Launch System Core Stage Pathfinder, a to scale and weight mock up of the real core stage, arrives at...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00092
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Aug 7, 2009

KSC-09-S-00092

The astronauts set to fly aboard space shuttle Discovery on the STS-128 mission spent three days at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 27, 2025

NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12

Two Navy MH-60 Seahawks from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 are seen as they approach the Crew Module Test...

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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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