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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: Commander Kenneth D. Bowersox poses next to the torso portion of an EVA in the Quest Airlock
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Jan 4, 2003

Commander Kenneth D. Bowersox poses next to the torso portion of an EVA in the Quest Airlock

ISS006-E-14040 (4 January 2003) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox, Expedition Six mission commander, is pictured...

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NASA image: DPM and Glovebox, Payload Commander Kathy Thornton and Payload Specialist Albert Sacco in Spacelab
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Oct 21, 1995

DPM and Glovebox, Payload Commander Kathy Thornton and Payload Specialist Albert Sacco in Spacelab

STS073-E-5003 (23 Oct. 1995) --- Astronaut Kathryn C. Thornton, STS-73 payload commander, works at the Drop Physics...

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NASA image: Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim and Axiom Mission 4 Commander Peggy Whitson
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Jun 28, 2025

Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim and Axiom Mission 4 Commander Peggy Whitson

iss073e0252485 (June 28, 2025) --- Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim from NASA and Axiom Mission 4 Commander...

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NASA image: Gemini-Titan (GT)-6 - Preflight Activity - Command Pilot Suiting-Up - Cape
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Dec 15, 1965

Gemini-Titan (GT)-6 - Preflight Activity - Command Pilot Suiting-Up - Cape

S65-59975 (15 Dec. 1965) --- Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr. (seated), command pilot of NASA's Gemini-6 spaceflight,...

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NASA image: DPM, Payload Specialist Al Sacco and Payload Commander Kathy Thornton work at DPM
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Nov 5, 1995

DPM, Payload Specialist Al Sacco and Payload Commander Kathy Thornton work at DPM

STS073-108-005 (20 October-5 November 1995) --- Two members of the crew perform an in-flight maintenance on the Drop...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Lunar Module pictured as seen from Apollo 12 command/service module
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Nov 24, 1969

Apollo 12 Lunar Module pictured as seen from Apollo 12 command/service module

AS12-50-7328 (14 Nov. 1969) --- Apollo 12 Lunar Module (LM), still attached to the Saturn V third (S-IVB) stage, is...

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NASA image: STS-42 Commander Grabe uses DTO 653 MK1 Rowing Machine on OV-103's middeck
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 Commander Grabe uses DTO 653 MK1 Rowing Machine on OV-103's middeck

STS042-209-002 (22-30 Jan 1992) --- Astronaut Ronald J. Grabe, STS-42 mission commander, exercises on Discovery's...

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NASA image: STS-46 Commander Shriver and ESA MS Nicollier on OV-104's aft flight deck
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Aug 7, 1992

STS-46 Commander Shriver and ESA MS Nicollier on OV-104's aft flight deck

STS046-03-020 (7 Aug 1992) --- With their windows boarded up for specific intravehicular operations, two crew...

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NASA image: STS-26 Commander Hauck with launch and entry suits (LESs) on OV-103's middeck
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Oct 3, 1988

STS-26 Commander Hauck with launch and entry suits (LESs) on OV-103's middeck

STS026-05-022 (5 Oct 1988) --- Astronaut Frederick H. (Rick) Hauck, commander, rehearses the donning of the new...

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NASA image: STS-47 Commander Gibson holds sky genie equipment during JSC egress training
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Jul 14, 1992

STS-47 Commander Gibson holds sky genie equipment during JSC egress training

STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, Spacelab Japan (SLJ) Commander Robert L. Gibson, wearing launch and...

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NASA image: COMMAND MODULE (C/M) - APOLLO/SATURN (A/S) MISSION 204 - SPACECRAFT (S/C) 012 (FIRE) - CAPE
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Jan 28, 1967

COMMAND MODULE (C/M) - APOLLO/SATURN (A/S) MISSION 204 - SPACECRAFT (S/C) 012 (FIRE) - CAPE

S67-21294 (28 Jan. 1967) --- Close-up view of the interior of Apollo Spacecraft 012 Command Module at Pad 34 showing...

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NASA image: STS-56 Commander Cameron & Pilot Oswald at CCT hatch during JSC training
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Dec 1, 1992

STS-56 Commander Cameron & Pilot Oswald at CCT hatch during JSC training

STS-56 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Commander Kenneth Cameron (right) and Pilot Stephen S. Oswald, wearing...

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NASA image: STS-35 Commander Brand is suspended over JSC WETF pool during egress exercise
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Apr 16, 1990

STS-35 Commander Brand is suspended over JSC WETF pool during egress exercise

S90-34964 (16 April 1990) --- Astronaut Vance D. Brand, STS-35 commander, is suspended via his parachute harness...

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NASA image: STS-44 Commander Gregory wears a USAF Academy cap on OV-104's middeck
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Dec 1, 1991

STS-44 Commander Gregory wears a USAF Academy cap on OV-104's middeck

STS044-32-030 (24 Nov-1 Dec 1991) --- STS-44 Commander Frederick D. Gregory wears a cap honoring his alma mater, the...

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NASA image: John Glenn Interment
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Apr 6, 2017

John Glenn Interment

Annie Glenn, wife of former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn receives the folded American flag from Commandant...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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May 18, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

This is a front view of the vertical tail loads testing on a Navy F/A-18E that concluded in May, wrapping up the...

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NASA image: John Glenn Interment
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Apr 6, 2017

John Glenn Interment

Lyn Glenn, daughter of former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn receives the folded American flag from the...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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May 23, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

This view from above shows the vertical tail loads testing on a Navy F/A-18E that concluded in May, wrapping up the...

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NASA image: John Glenn Interment
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Apr 6, 2017

John Glenn Interment

David Glenn, son of former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn receives the folded American flag from the...

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NASA image: John Glenn Interment
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Apr 6, 2017

John Glenn Interment

Annie Glenn, wife of former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn receives the folded American flag from Commandant...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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May 18, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

Here is another view of the vertical tail loads testing on a Navy F/A-18E that concluded in May, wrapping up the...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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May 23, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

This view from above shows the vertical tail loads testing on a Navy F/A-18E that concluded in May, wrapping up the...

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NASA image: John Glenn Interment
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Apr 6, 2017

John Glenn Interment

Annie Glenn, wife of former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn gives the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps,...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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May 23, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

This view from above shows the vertical tail loads testing on a Navy F/A-18E that concluded in May, wrapping up the...

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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.
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