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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: USNTP WB-57 Flight Preparations and Takeoff
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May 8, 2018

USNTP WB-57 Flight Preparations and Takeoff

jsc2018e043361 (May 8, 2018) -- View taken of U.S. Navy Test Pilots School (USNTP) during WB-57 Flight Preparations...

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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: French payload specialist Patrick Baudry prepares a meal
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Jun 17, 1985

French payload specialist Patrick Baudry prepares a meal

51G-08-021 (17-24 June 1985) --- Patrick Baudry, payload specialist representing the Centre National d'Etudes...

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NASA image: Dietician prepares Gemini 7 crew preflight breakfast
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Dec 4, 1965

Dietician prepares Gemini 7 crew preflight breakfast

S65-56311 (2 Dec. 1965) --- Kennedy Space Center food specialists prepare an Earth-bound meal for Gemini-7...

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NASA image: Kuipers prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI
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Feb 9, 2012

Kuipers prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI

ISS030-E-116879 (9 Feb. 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld prepares for EVA5

S125-E-009788 (18 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld, STS-125 mission specialist, attired in his Extravehicular...

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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: Hadfield prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI-1
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Jan 7, 2013

Hadfield prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI-1

ISS034-E-023768 (7 Jan. 2013) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield, Expedition 34 flight engineer,...

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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-017029 (19 Sept. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 41 flight engineer, works with tools and...

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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-029014 (5 Nov. 2013) --- In the International Space Station?s Pirs docking compartment, Russian cosmonaut...

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NASA image: Whitson and Nespoli prepare to open Node 2 hatch
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Oct 27, 2007

Whitson and Nespoli prepare to open Node 2 hatch

S120-E-006889 (27 Oct. 2007) --- Astronauts Peggy A. Whitson (left), Expedition 16 commander, and European Space...

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NASA image: Kuipers prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI
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Feb 9, 2012

Kuipers prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI

ISS030-E-116878 (9 Feb. 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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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: Walheim on Aft Flight Deck during Deorbit Preparations
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Jul 21, 2011

Walheim on Aft Flight Deck during Deorbit Preparations

S135-E-012383 (21 July 2011) --- Astronaut Rex Walheim, STS-135 mission specialist, makes preparations on space...

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NASA image: View of FE Samokutyaev during ATV Undocking Preparations
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Jun 19, 2011

View of FE Samokutyaev during ATV Undocking Preparations

ISS028-E-007784 (19 June 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Alexander Samokutyaev, Expedition 28 flight engineer, works in...

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NASA image: Pettit prepares for a NASA EPO Activity in the JPM
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Feb 14, 2012

Pettit prepares for a NASA EPO Activity in the JPM

ISS030-E-074051 (14 Feb. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Don Pettit, Expedition 30 flight engineer, prepares for a NASA...

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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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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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