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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: NASA F/A-18 Prepares for Supersonic Research Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Prepares for Supersonic Research Flight

NASA test pilot Wayne “Ringo” Ringelberg and photographer Carla Thomas prepare to take off for a supersonic research...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld prepares for EVA5
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld prepares for EVA5

S125-E-009828 (18 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld, STS-125 mission specialist, attired in his Extravehicular...

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NASA image: Flight Day 20: Orion Prepares for Return Flyby
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: Orion Prepares for Return Flyby

(Dec. 5, 2022) On flight day 20, Orion prepares for its return powered flyby and closest approach to the Moon. This...

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NASA image: Onufrienko prepares a meal in the SM during Expedition Four
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Dec 26, 2001

Onufrienko prepares a meal in the SM during Expedition Four

ISS004-E-5197 (December 2001) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Onufrienko, Expedition Four mission commander, prepares a meal...

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NASA image: Pettit prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI in the JPM
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Jan 26, 2012

Pettit prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI in the JPM

ISS030-E-050864 (26 Jan. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Don Pettit, Expedition 30 flight engineer, prepares to insert...

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NASA image: STS-127 Shuttle Endeavour is Prepared for Launch
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Jun 12, 2009

STS-127 Shuttle Endeavour is Prepared for Launch

Space shuttle Endeavour is in place at Launch Pad 39A, Friday, June 12, 2009 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Prepares for Supersonic Research Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Prepares for Supersonic Research Flight

NASA test pilot Wayne “Ringo” Ringelberg and photographer Carla Thomas prepare to take off for a supersonic research...

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NASA image: Wiseman in the Quest A/L during EVA Preparation
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Sep 19, 2014

Wiseman in the Quest A/L during EVA Preparation

ISS041-E-017023 (19 Sept. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 41 flight engineer, works with tools and...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Prepares for Supersonic Research Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Prepares for Supersonic Research Flight

NASA test pilot Wayne “Ringo” Ringelberg and photographer Carla Thomas prepare to take off for a supersonic research...

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NASA image: X-36 Being Prepared on Lakebed for First Flight
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May 17, 1997

X-36 Being Prepared on Lakebed for First Flight

Lit by the rays of the morning sunrise on Rogers Dry Lake, adjacent to NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center,...

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NASA image: Workers prepare to connect cables that will recharge the battery
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Sep 11, 2007

Workers prepare to connect cables that will recharge the battery

In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers prepare to connect cables that will...

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NASA image: Pettit prepares to exercise on the COLBERT in the Node 3
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Mar 6, 2012

Pettit prepares to exercise on the COLBERT in the Node 3

ISS030-E-132525 (6 March 2012) --- NASA astronaut Don Pettit, Expedition 30 flight engineer, equipped with a bungee...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Prepares for Supersonic Research Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Prepares for Supersonic Research Flight

NASA test pilot Wayne “Ringo” Ringelberg and photographer Carla Thomas prepare to take off for a supersonic research...

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NASA image: Preparations for Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) #36.
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Nov 5, 2013

Preparations for Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) #36.

ISS037-E-029081 (5 Nov. 2013) --- In the International Space Station?s Pirs docking compartment, Russian cosmonauts...

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NASA image: Malenchenko during EVA 11/Bravo Preparations in the A/L
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Nov 20, 2007

Malenchenko during EVA 11/Bravo Preparations in the A/L

ISS016-E-011453 (20 Nov. 2007) --- Between two Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuits in the Quest Airlock of...

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NASA image: STS-51 preparation: ACTS, ORFEUS, Discovery in VAB
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May 4, 1993

STS-51 preparation: ACTS, ORFEUS, Discovery in VAB

S93-38577 (1 June 1993) --- The orbiter Discovery is rolled into the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) for mating with...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Prepares for Supersonic Research Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Prepares for Supersonic Research Flight

NASA test pilot Wayne “Ringo” Ringelberg and photographer Carla Thomas prepare to take off for a supersonic research...

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NASA image: STS-134 MS Fincke prepares for EVA-3
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May 25, 2011

STS-134 MS Fincke prepares for EVA-3

ISS028-E-005230 (25 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Michael Fincke, STS-134 mission specialist, attired in an...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Prepares for Supersonic Research Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Prepares for Supersonic Research Flight

NASA test pilot Wayne “Ringo” Ringelberg and photographer Carla Thomas prepare to take off for a supersonic research...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Prepares for Supersonic Research Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Prepares for Supersonic Research Flight

NASA test pilot Wayne "Ringo" Ringelberg and photographer Carla Thomas prepare to take off for a supersonic research...

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NASA image: X-36 Being Prepared on Lakebed for First Flight
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May 17, 1997

X-36 Being Prepared on Lakebed for First Flight

Lit by the rays of the morning sunrise on Rogers Dry Lake, adjacent to NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center,...

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NASA image: Astronauts Grissom and Young prepare to preform flight simulations
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Mar 19, 1965

Astronauts Grissom and Young prepare to preform flight simulations

S65-21864 (19 March 1965) --- Astronauts Virgil I. Grissom (left), command pilot; and John W. Young, pilot, prepare...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Prepares for Supersonic Research Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Prepares for Supersonic Research Flight

NASA test pilot Wayne “Ringo” Ringelberg and photographer Carla Thomas prepare to take off for a supersonic research...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Prepares for Supersonic Research Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Prepares for Supersonic Research Flight

NASA test pilot Wayne “Ringo” Ringelberg and photographer Carla Thomas prepare to take off for a supersonic research...

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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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