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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.

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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: USOS Extravehicular Activity (EVA) #22 Preparations
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Jul 8, 2013

USOS Extravehicular Activity (EVA) #22 Preparations

ISS036-E-017389 (8 July 2013) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy (left) and European Space Agency astronaut Luca...

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NASA image: USOS Extravehicular Activity (EVA) #22 Preparations
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Jul 8, 2013

USOS Extravehicular Activity (EVA) #22 Preparations

ISS036-E-017393 (8 July 2013) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy (left) and European Space Agency astronaut Luca...

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NASA image: Scott and Doi conduct second EVA activities.
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Dec 3, 1997

Scott and Doi conduct second EVA activities.

STS087-375-009 (19 November – 5 December 1997) --- Astronaut Takao Doi, mission specialist, during one of two...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 extravehicular activity (EVA) prep
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Nov 20, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 extravehicular activity (EVA) prep

ISS018-E-009352 (20 Nov. 2008) --- Astronauts Shane Kimbrough (left) and Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, both STS-126...

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NASA image: USOS Extravehicular Activity (EVA) #22 Preparations
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Jul 8, 2013

USOS Extravehicular Activity (EVA) #22 Preparations

ISS036-E-017391 (8 July 2013) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy (left) and European Space Agency astronaut Luca...

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06209 (8 March 2001) --- At the Mission Operations Directorate (MOD) console in Houston's Mission Control...

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NASA image: Preparations for STS-119 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 2
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Mar 21, 2009

Preparations for STS-119 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 2

ISS018-E-041355 (21 March 2009) --- Astronaut Tony Antonelli, STS-119 pilot; and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: USOS Extravehicular Activity (EVA) #22 Preparations
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Jul 8, 2013

USOS Extravehicular Activity (EVA) #22 Preparations

ISS036-E-017423 (8 July 2013) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy (right) and European Space Agency astronaut Luca...

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NASA image: USOS Extravehicular Activity (EVA) #22 Preparations
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Jul 8, 2013

USOS Extravehicular Activity (EVA) #22 Preparations

ISS036-E-017415 (8 July 2013) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy (right) and European Space Agency astronaut Luca...

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NASA image: Preparations for STS-119 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 2
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Mar 21, 2009

Preparations for STS-119 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 2

ISS018-E-041352 (21 March 2009) --- Astronaut Tony Antonelli, STS-119 pilot, watches his crewmates through a small...

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NASA image: Astronaut Russell Schweickart inside simulator for EVA training
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Dec 11, 1968

Astronaut Russell Schweickart inside simulator for EVA training

S68-55391 (11 Dec. 1968) --- Astronaut Russell L. Schweickart, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft...

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NASA image: Astronauts Mitchell and Shepard during first Apollo 14 EVA
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Feb 5, 1971

Astronauts Mitchell and Shepard during first Apollo 14 EVA

S71-19509 (5 Feb. 1971) --- Astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell, lunar module pilot, operates the Active Seismic...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 5, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-109 Astronauts Michael J. Massimino and James H. Newman were making their second extravehicular activity (EVA)...

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NASA image: New Hot Spot on Io Discovered by NIMS During Orbit C9
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Mar 26, 1998

New Hot Spot on Io Discovered by NIMS During Orbit C9

NASA Galileo spacecraft observed Io on nearly every orbit as part of a program monitoring the level of volcanic...

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NASA image: UAVSAR Acquires False-Color Image of Galeras Volcano, Colombia
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Apr 3, 2013

UAVSAR Acquires False-Color Image of Galeras Volcano, Colombia

This false-color image of Colombia Galeras Volcano, was acquired by UAVSAR on March 13, 2013. A highly active...

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NASA image: Cosmic Jets Coming at You Artist Concept
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Apr 12, 2012

Cosmic Jets Coming at You Artist Concept

This artist concept shows a feeding, or active, supermassive black hole with a jet streaming outward at nearly the...

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NASA image: CREW TRAINING (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - STS-41G - JSC
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Jul 6, 1984

CREW TRAINING (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - STS-41G - JSC

S84-36958 (29 June 1984) --- Astronaut Robert L. Crippen, 41-G crew commander, perches nearby an underwater...

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NASA image: Forrester moves to the Quest A/L during Extravehicular Activity 4
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Jun 17, 2007

Forrester moves to the Quest A/L during Extravehicular Activity 4

S117-E-07827 (17 June 2007) --- Astronaut Patrick Forrester, STS-117 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Forrester moves to the Quest A/L during Extravehicular Activity 4
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Jun 17, 2007

Forrester moves to the Quest A/L during Extravehicular Activity 4

S117-E-07818 (17 June 2007) --- Astronaut Patrick Forrester, STS-117 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Forrester moves to the Quest A/L during Extravehicular Activity 4
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Jun 17, 2007

Forrester moves to the Quest A/L during Extravehicular Activity 4

S117-E-07829 (17 June 2007) --- Astronaut Patrick Forrester, STS-117 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Forrester moves to the Quest A/L during Extravehicular Activity 4
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Jun 17, 2007

Forrester moves to the Quest A/L during Extravehicular Activity 4

S117-E-07822 (17 June 2007) --- Astronaut Patrick Forrester, STS-117 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Active Region on the Sun Emits Another Flare
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Oct 23, 2012

Active Region on the Sun Emits Another Flare

The sun emitted a significant solar flare on Oct. 22, 2012, peaking at 11:17 p.m. EDT. The flare came from an active...

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NASA image: Astronaut Russell Schweickart photographed during EVA
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Mar 6, 1969

Astronaut Russell Schweickart photographed during EVA

AS09-19-2994 (6 March 1969) --- Astronaut Russell L. Schweickart, lunar module pilot, is photographed from the...

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NASA image: Space Exploration and Active Matter, ACE-T5, ACE-T7 and ACE-T12
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Feb 8, 2023

Space Exploration and Active Matter, ACE-T5, ACE-T7 and ACE-T12

Professor Paul Chaikin talks about Space Exploration and the need to make complex objects when in microgravity.

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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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