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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: Astronauts at 1959 Langley Inspection
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Oct 10, 1959

Astronauts at 1959 Langley Inspection

Astronauts at 1959 Langley Inspection

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NASA image: Astronauts at 1959 Langley Inspection
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Oct 10, 1959

Astronauts at 1959 Langley Inspection

Astronauts at 1959 Langley Inspection

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 22, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

An audience member takes a photo as NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks during a multilateral meeting of the...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 21, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Ken Bowersox, acting Associate Administrator for NASA's Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, speaks...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 21, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green speaks about NASA Science under the National Space Exploration Campaign during a...

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NASA image: View of astronaut Jack Lousma in the Shuttle spacesuits (EMU) at bldg 29
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Jun 24, 1981

View of astronaut Jack Lousma in the Shuttle spacesuits (EMU) at bldg 29

Portrait view of astronaut Jack Lousma in the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) at bldg 29 Weightless Environment...

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NASA image: Astronaut William McArthur prepares for a training exercise
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Jul 20, 1993

Astronaut William McArthur prepares for a training exercise

S93-38679 (20 July 1993) --- Wearing a training version of the partial pressure launch and entry garment, astronaut...

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NASA image: Astronauts Grissom and Young in Gemini Mission Simulator
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May 22, 1964

Astronauts Grissom and Young in Gemini Mission Simulator

S64-25295 (March 1964) --- Astronauts Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom (right) and John W. Young, prime crew for the first...

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NASA image: Astronaut Scott Parazynski in hatch of CCT during training
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Jun 23, 1994

Astronaut Scott Parazynski in hatch of CCT during training

S94-36628 (23 June 1994) --- Astronaut Scott E. Parazynski poses at the hatch of the crew compartment trainer prior...

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NASA image: 2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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Nov 13, 2021

2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

A photo of the three official Astronaut Hall of Fame (AHOF) medals presented to each member of the 19th class of...

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NASA image: 2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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Nov 13, 2021

2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

A photo of the three official Astronaut Hall of Fame (AHOF) statues revealed to the 19th class of inductees on Nov....

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NASA image: Astronaut William McArthur prepares for a training exercise
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Jul 20, 1993

Astronaut William McArthur prepares for a training exercise

S93-38686 (20 July 1993) --- Wearing a training version of the partial pressure launch and entry garment, astronaut...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00252
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Jul 20, 2004

KSC-04-S-00252

The space adventure is officially starting for eight of NASA's newest astronauts and three astronauts from the Japan...

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NASA image: Meet the Artemis Astronauts
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Dec 11, 2020

Meet the Artemis Astronauts

Through the Artemis program NASA and a coalition of international partners will return to the Moon to learn how to...

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NASA image: Artemis Astronaut Q&A
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Dec 9, 2020

Artemis Astronaut Q&A

NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins speaks to members of the news media during a question-and-answer session Dec. 9,...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Astronaut Walkout
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Nov 15, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Astronaut Walkout

NASA SpaceX’s Crew-1 astronauts board two Tesla vehicles for the trip to Launch Complex 39A after emerging from the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Astronaut Walkout
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Nov 15, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Astronaut Walkout

NASA SpaceX’s Crew-1 astronauts get ready to board two Tesla vehicles for the trip to Launch Complex 39A after...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Astronaut Walkout
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Nov 15, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Astronaut Walkout

A large mural is on the wall in the hallway leading to the exit where NASA SpaceX’s Crew-1 astronauts will leave the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Astronaut Walkout
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Nov 15, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Astronaut Walkout

NASA SpaceX’s Crew-1 astronauts get ready to board two Tesla vehicles for the trip to Launch Complex 39A after...

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NASA image: INSERTION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7 - CAPE
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May 24, 1962

INSERTION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7 - CAPE

S62-02846 (24 May 1962) --- Project Mercury astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7)...

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NASA image: Official portrait of 1990 astronaut candidate Bernard A. Harris, Jr.
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Sep 13, 1991

Official portrait of 1990 astronaut candidate Bernard A. Harris, Jr.

S91-46689 (13 Sept. 1991) --- Astronaut Bernard A. Harris Jr.

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-4 Suit-Up & Walkout Rehearsal
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Apr 20, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4 Suit-Up & Walkout Rehearsal

NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins smiles in the suit room inside Kennedy Space Center’s Neil A. Armstrong Operations...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-4 Suit-Up & Walkout Rehearsal
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Apr 20, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4 Suit-Up & Walkout Rehearsal

NASA astronaut Bob Hines relaxes in the suit room inside Kennedy Space Center’s Neil A. Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-4 Suit-Up & Walkout Rehearsal
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Apr 20, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4 Suit-Up & Walkout Rehearsal

NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins checks her spacesuit in the suit room inside Kennedy Space Center’s Neil A. Armstrong...

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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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