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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: 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-82897 (20 Sept. 2006) --- Spaceflight participant Anousheh Ansari (left), cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin,...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS1 Good prepares for EVA4
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May 17, 2009

STS-125 MS1 Good prepares for EVA4

S125-E-009404 (17 May 2009) --- Astronauts Scott Altman (right), STS-125 commander; and John Grunsfeld, mission...

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NASA image: Astronaut Crippen prepares to join crew in training
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Sep 4, 1984

Astronaut Crippen prepares to join crew in training

41D-3186 (4 Sept 1984) --- Astronaut Robert L. Crippen, 41-G crew commander, prepares to join his six fellow...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS1 Good prepares for EVA4
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May 17, 2009

STS-125 MS1 Good prepares for EVA4

S125-E-009402 (17 May 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Good, STS-125 mission specialist, gets help in the donning of his...

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NASA image: NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II
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Dec 18, 2025

NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II

Manny Rodriguez, Gulfstream G-III aircraft crew chief, left, and Eric Apikian, aircraft mechanic, attach an...

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NASA image: STS-58 crewmembers prepare for a training exercise
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Jul 20, 1993

STS-58 crewmembers prepare for a training exercise

S93-38675 (20 July 1993) --- Wearing training versions of the partial pressure launch and entry garment, astronauts...

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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

ISS016-E-006847 (27 Oct. 2007) --- NASA astronaut Peggy A. Whitson (left), Expedition 16 commander, and European...

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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-007901 (16 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld gets help from astronaut Mike Massimino, both STS-125...

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NASA image: Astronauts Casper and Gemar prepare to use cameras
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Mar 4, 1994

Astronauts Casper and Gemar prepare to use cameras

STS062-06-030 (4-18 March 1994) --- With cameras in hand two of the STS-62 astronauts prepare to take pictures of...

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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: Hadfield prepares to set up the ISERV in the U.S. Laboratory
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Jan 15, 2013

Hadfield prepares to set up the ISERV in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS034-E-029914 (15 Jan. 2013) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield, Expedition 34 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Astronaut William McArthur prepares for a training exercise
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Jul 20, 1993

Astronaut William McArthur prepares for a training exercise

S93-38686 (20 July 1993) --- Wearing a training version of the partial pressure launch and entry garment, astronaut...

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NASA image: MS Newman and Massimino prepare for EVA 2
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Mar 5, 2002

MS Newman and Massimino prepare for EVA 2

STS109-318-005 (1-12 March 2002) --- Astronauts James H. Newman (left foreground) and Michael J. Massimino, both...

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NASA image: STS-58 crewmembers prepare for a training exercise
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Jul 20, 1993

STS-58 crewmembers prepare for a training exercise

S93-38672 (20 July 1993) --- Wearing training versions of the partial pressure launch and entry garment, the STS-58...

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NASA image: STS-61 crewmembers prepare covers for magnetometers on HST
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Dec 8, 1993

STS-61 crewmembers prepare covers for magnetometers on HST

STS061-23-005 (8 Dec 1993) --- Three members of the STS-61 crew prepare covers to be placed on magnetometers near...

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NASA image: NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II
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Dec 30, 2025

NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II

Eric Apikian, an aircraft mechanic, vacuums a NASA Gulfstream G-III aircraft compartment after wiring was added for...

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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: Sturckow, Fuglesang and De Winne prepare to enter MPLM
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Sep 1, 2009

Sturckow, Fuglesang and De Winne prepare to enter MPLM

ISS020-E-037104 (31 Aug. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Rick Sturckow (right), STS-128 commander; along with European...

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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-113498 (17 Dec. 2007) --- Astronauts John M. Grunsfeld and Andrew J. Feustel (partially obscured), both...

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NASA image: Cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky prepare for a spacewalk
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Oct 16, 2025

Cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky prepare for a spacewalk

iss073e0880941 (Oct. 16, 2025) --- Roscosmos cosmonauts (from left) Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky are...

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NASA image: Potential Mars Airplane Resumes Flight
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Mar 2, 2017

Potential Mars Airplane Resumes Flight

Dave Berger, right, and John Bodylski prepare the Prandtl-M for a test flight.

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NASA image: Electric Motor Test Stand Will Help With Future X-planes
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Apr 6, 2016

Electric Motor Test Stand Will Help With Future X-planes

Yohan Lin, Airvolt integration lead, prepares the electric propulsion test stand.

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Testing and Integration B-roll: ATLAS Shipping
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Oct 15, 2014

ICESat-2 Testing and Integration B-roll: ATLAS Shipping

Footage of ATLAS entering its shipping container in preparation for travel to Orbital ATK.

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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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