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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: Preparing CITADEL for Astronaut Boot Testing
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Apr 24, 2025

Preparing CITADEL for Astronaut Boot Testing

Robotics technologist Brendan Chamberlain-Simon, left, of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and spacesuit engineer...

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NASA image: NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II
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Jan 6, 2026

NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II

Aircraft mechanic Brian Harness, left, and mechanic Eric Apikian install a temporary aircraft window on a NASA...

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NASA image: Horowitz and Culbertson prepare to open the ODS hatch into the ISS
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Aug 12, 2001

Horowitz and Culbertson prepare to open the ODS hatch into the ISS

STS105-E-5092 (12 August 2001) --- Scott J. Horowitz (bottom), STS-105 commander, and Frank L. Culbertson, Jr.,...

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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-006895 (27 Oct. 2007) --- Astronauts Peggy A. Whitson (left), Expedition 16 commander, and European Space...

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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-017438 (8 July 2013) --- NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg, Expedition 36 flight engineer, speaks into a...

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NASA image: NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II
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Dec 31, 2025

NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II

Kelly Jellison, an avionics lead, installs a clip to secure wiring installed on a NASA Gulfstream G-III aircraft on...

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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-017441 (8 July 2013) --- NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg, Expedition 36 flight engineer, uses a computer in the...

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NASA image: Headline: NASA G-IV Prepares for Flight
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Mar 18, 2025

Headline: NASA G-IV Prepares for Flight

Martin Hench, flight systems engineer, checks the communications system onboard the G-IV aircraft as it prepares to...

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NASA image: STS-125 Crewmembers preparing for NBL dive
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Dec 18, 2007

STS-125 Crewmembers preparing for NBL dive

JSC2007-E-113611 (18 Dec. 2007) --- Astronauts Michael J. Massimino and Michael T. Good (partially obscured), both...

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NASA image: Curbeam and Fuglesang prepare for first EVA of mission
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Dec 12, 2006

Curbeam and Fuglesang prepare for first EVA of mission

ISS014-E-09608 (12 Dec. 2006) --- Attired in their extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) spacesuits, astronaut Robert...

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NASA image: Vinogradov, Ansari, and Tyurin prepare for a meal in the SM
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Sep 20, 2006

Vinogradov, Ansari, and Tyurin prepare for a meal in the SM

ISS013-E-82898 (20 Sept. 2006) --- Spaceflight participant Anousheh Ansari (left), cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin,...

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NASA image: Culbertson and Horowitz prepare to open the ODS hatch into the ISS
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Aug 12, 2001

Culbertson and Horowitz prepare to open the ODS hatch into the ISS

STS105-E-5089 (12 August 2001) --- Scott J. Horowitz (left), STS-105 commander, and Frank L. Culbertson, Jr.,...

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NASA image: FE Mastracchio prepares Robonaut for Taskboard Operations
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Dec 9, 2013

FE Mastracchio prepares Robonaut for Taskboard Operations

ISS038-E-013708 (9 Dec. 2013) --- In the International Space Station's Destiny laboratory, NASA astronaut Rick...

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NASA image: STS-125 Crew Members prepare for EVA3 in the MDDK
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May 16, 2009

STS-125 Crew Members prepare for EVA3 in the MDDK

S125-E-007902 (16 May 2009) --- Astronaut Mike Massimino, STS-125 mission specialist, assists astronaut John...

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NASA image: STS-100 crewmembers prepare to train in NBL
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Dec 1, 2000

STS-100 crewmembers prepare to train in NBL

JSC2000-07397 (1 December 2000)--- Astronaut Chris A. Hadfield, representing the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), is...

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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: Kotov in Soyuz TMA-17/21S for Relocation Preparations
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May 12, 2010

Kotov in Soyuz TMA-17/21S for Relocation Preparations

ISS023-E-039579 (12 May 2010) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov, Expedition 23 commander, is pictured in the Soyuz 21...

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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-023786 (7 Jan. 2013) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield, Expedition 34 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II
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Dec 31, 2025

NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II

Scott Erickson, a quality assurance inspector, reviews installation of a temporary aircraft window on a NASA...

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NASA image: Noguchi in Quest airlock during final preparations for undocking
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Aug 5, 2005

Noguchi in Quest airlock during final preparations for undocking

S114-E-7172 (5 August 2005) --- Astronaut Soichi Noguchi, STS-114 mission specialist representing Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: STS-38 crewmembers prepare for Ellington Field departure
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Jun 18, 1990

STS-38 crewmembers prepare for Ellington Field departure

STS-38 crewmembers, carrying their luggage, walk across the Ellington Field runway to board their T-38As. The...

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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: STS-125 Crewmembers prepare for NBL Dive
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Dec 17, 2007

STS-125 Crewmembers prepare for NBL Dive

JSC2007-E-113497 (17 Dec. 2007) --- Astronauts John M. Grunsfeld and Andrew J. Feustel (partially obscured), both...

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NASA image: View of FE Kotov preparing a meal in the SM
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Aug 18, 2007

View of FE Kotov preparing a meal in the SM

S118-E-09248 (18 Aug. 2007) --- Cosmonaut Oleg V. Kotov, Expedition 15 flight engineer representing Russia's Federal...

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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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