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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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NASA image: Expedition 59 crew member Christina Koch of NASA
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Feb 19, 2019

Expedition 59 crew member Christina Koch of NASA

jsc2019e003766 (Feb. 19, 2019) --- At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 59 crew...

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NASA image: Expedition 59 crew members at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center
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Feb 20, 2019

Expedition 59 crew members at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center

jsc2019e004056 (Feb. 20, 2019) --- At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 59 crew...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Countdown Demonstration Cryogenic Loading Simulation
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Apr 12, 2019

Orion EM-1 Countdown Demonstration Cryogenic Loading Simulation

Orion EM-1 Countdown Demonstration Cryogenic Loading Simulation located in Firing Room 1 at the Launch Control...

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NASA image: GEMINI TESTING - SPACECRAFT 3 - SIMULATOR - BORESIGHT RANGE TEST - CAPE
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Jan 6, 1965

GEMINI TESTING - SPACECRAFT 3 - SIMULATOR - BORESIGHT RANGE TEST - CAPE

S65-13394 (6 Jan. 1965) --- Gemini-3 spacecraft (background) on tower at Boresight Range, Merritt Island launch...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1227
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May 9, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-124 Mission...

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NASA image: CCP/Boeing/ULA Triage Sim #2
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Jul 24, 2019

CCP/Boeing/ULA Triage Sim #2

Astronauts with simulated injuries climb out of an armored vehicle during a joint emergency escape and triage...

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NASA image: CCP/Boeing/ULA Triage Sim #2
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Jul 24, 2019

CCP/Boeing/ULA Triage Sim #2

Wearing portable respirators, astronauts with simulated injuries participate in a joint emergency escape and triage...

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NASA image: CCP/Boeing/ULA Triage Sim #2
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Jul 24, 2019

CCP/Boeing/ULA Triage Sim #2

Wearing portable respirators, astronauts and personnel with simulated injuries exit an armored vehicle during a...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1243
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May 9, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The STS-124 crew pauses in front of the Astrovan for photographers before getting on board...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1241
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May 9, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The STS-124 crew heads to the Astrovan for the ride to Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1240
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May 9, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The STS-124 crew exits the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1242
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May 9, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The STS-124 crew pauses in front of the Astrovan to greet spectators before getting on board...

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NASA image: SLS Core Stage Simulator
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Feb 2, 2015

SLS Core Stage Simulator

CHRISTOPHER CRUMBLY, MANAGER OF THE SPACECRAFT PAYLOAD INTEGRATION AND EVOLUTION OFFICE, GAVE VISITORS AN INSIDER'S...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00031
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May 9, 2008

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Launch Dress Rehearsal for the STS-124 mission takes place at Kennedy Space Center, May 7-9, 2008. The Terminal...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0713
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May 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-111 Commander Kenneth Cockrell has suited up in preparation for a simulated launch...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jun 1, 1969

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun, Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), and Dr. Debus, Director of Launch Operations...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-9 TEST - ASTRONAUT - EDWARD H. WHITE II - TRAINING - CAPE
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May 14, 1963

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-9 TEST - ASTRONAUT - EDWARD H. WHITE II - TRAINING - CAPE

Astronauts Edward and James A. McDivitt are shown as they emerge from the suiting trailer located at Launch Complex...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jun 1, 1969

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun, Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), and Dr. Debus, Director of Launch Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-20250508-PH-FMX01_0089
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May 8, 2025

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Members of the Artemis launch team participate in an Artemis II launch countdown simulation inside Firing Room 1 in...

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NASA image: Artemis II Cryo Simulation
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May 7, 2025

Artemis II Cryo Simulation

From left, Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program and...

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NASA image: KSC-20250508-PH-FMX01_0101
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May 8, 2025

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Members of the Artemis launch team participate in an Artemis II launch countdown simulation inside Firing Room 1 in...

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NASA image: KSC-20250508-PH-FMX01_0096
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May 8, 2025

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Members of the Artemis launch team participate in an Artemis II launch countdown simulation inside Firing Room 1 in...

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NASA image: KSC-20250508-PH-FMX01_0100
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May 8, 2025

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Members of the Artemis launch team participate in an Artemis II launch countdown simulation inside Firing Room 1 in...

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NASA image: KSC-20250508-PH-FMX01_0074
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May 8, 2025

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Jeremy Graeber, Artemis assistant launch director within NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program, participates in...

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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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