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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: 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-029029 (5 Nov. 2013) --- In the International Space Station?s Pirs docking compartment, Russian cosmonaut...

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NASA image: Kuipers prepares to exercise on the ARED in the Node 3
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Jan 22, 2012

Kuipers prepares to exercise on the ARED in the Node 3

ISS030-E-148397 (22 Jan. 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Recovery Teams Prepare for Splashdown
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Dec 5, 2022

Artemis I Recovery Teams Prepare for Splashdown

(Dec. 5, 2022) Recovery teams prepare for the splashdown of Orion on Dec. 11, 2022, off the coast of San Diego,...

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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-023771 (7 Jan. 2013) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield, Expedition 34 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Marshburn prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI-1
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Jan 7, 2013

Marshburn prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI-1

ISS034-E-026607 (7 Jan. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Tom Marshburn, Expedition 34 flight engineer, prepares to insert...

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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

View of Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Chris Hadfield,Expedition 34 Flight Engineer (FE),preparing to insert biological...

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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: 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-074053 (14 Feb. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Don Pettit, Expedition 30 flight engineer, prepares for a NASA...

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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: 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-116886 (9 Feb. 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Christa McAuliffe preparing for STS 51-L flight
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Jan 9, 1986

Christa McAuliffe preparing for STS 51-L flight

S86-25279 (November 1985) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe, STS-51L payload specialist, has homework of her own to do as...

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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: 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: Site preparations underway for the phased decommissioning and re
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Mar 29, 2022

Site preparations underway for the phased decommissioning and re

Building 4200 of Marshall’s administrative complex is prepared for demolition in the fall of 2022. Building 4200 was...

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NASA image: Site preparations underway for the phased decommissioning and re
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Mar 29, 2022

Site preparations underway for the phased decommissioning and re

Building 4200 of Marshall’s administrative complex is prepared for demolition in the fall of 2022. Building 4200 was...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 Crew Prepares For Launch
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Sep 29, 2009

Expedition 21 Crew Prepares For Launch

Spaceflight Participant Guy Laliberté, front left, Expedition 21 Flight Engineer Maxim Suraev, front center, and...

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NASA image: STS-75 crew preparing for landing
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Apr 2, 1996

STS-75 crew preparing for landing

STS075-355-032 (9 March 1996) --- Payload specialist Umberto Guidoni, wearing the shuttle launch and entry garment,...

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NASA image: Veg-03 Pillows Preparation for Flight
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Mar 21, 2016

Veg-03 Pillows Preparation for Flight

Inside a laboratory in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, research...

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NASA image: Veg-03 Pillows Preparation for Flight
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Mar 21, 2016

Veg-03 Pillows Preparation for Flight

Inside a laboratory in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, research...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-18 Undocking Preparations
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Sep 23, 2010

Soyuz TMA-18 Undocking Preparations

ISS024-E-015199 (23 Sept. 2010) --- Russian cosmonaut Alexander Skvortsov, Expedition 24 commander; and NASA...

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NASA image: Veg-03 Pillows Preparation for Flight
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Mar 21, 2016

Veg-03 Pillows Preparation for Flight

Inside a laboratory in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, 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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