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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: Masten Prepares Rocket to Test Lunar Precision Landing Technology
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Sep 10, 2020

Masten Prepares Rocket to Test Lunar Precision Landing Technology

Masten Space Systems employees prepare its rocket to flight test NASA -licensed Psionic navigation doppler lidar...

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NASA image: Ivanishin prepares his first session with the Russian Behavioral Assessment TIPOLOGIA
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Dec 7, 2011

Ivanishin prepares his first session with the Russian Behavioral Assessment TIPOLOGIA

ISS030-E-009568 (7 Dec. 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Anatoly Ivanishin, Expedition 30 flight engineer, prepares for a...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex
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Apr 6, 2017

EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex

The Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Crew Module undergoes preparations to move from the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex
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Apr 6, 2017

EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex

The Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Crew Module undergoes preparations to move from the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex
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Apr 6, 2017

EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex

The Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Crew Module undergoes preparations to move from the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Teacher Christa McAuliffe prepare to test her lung capacity
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Jul 10, 1985

Teacher Christa McAuliffe prepare to test her lung capacity

S85-36966 (10 July 1985) --- Teacher Sharon Christa McAuliffe prepares to test her lung capacity during medical...

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NASA image: Chamitoff prepares to eat a meal in the SM during Expedition 17
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Jul 28, 2008

Chamitoff prepares to eat a meal in the SM during Expedition 17

ISS017-E-012548 (28 July 2008) --- NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff, Expedition 17 flight engineer, prepares to eat a...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 High Altitude aircraft prepared for DCOTSS mission
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Jul 28, 2021

NASA’s ER-2 High Altitude aircraft prepared for DCOTSS mission

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center prepares for the Dynamics and Chemistry of the Summer Stratosphere, or...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex
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Apr 6, 2017

EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex

The Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Crew Module undergoes preparations to move from the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Ivanishin prepares his first session with the Russian Behavioral Assessment TIPOLOGIA
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Dec 7, 2011

Ivanishin prepares his first session with the Russian Behavioral Assessment TIPOLOGIA

ISS030-E-009567 (7 Dec. 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Anatoly Ivanishin, Expedition 30 flight engineer, prepares for a...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Food Preparation in Service Module (SM)
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Feb 1, 2009

ISS Expedition 18 Food Preparation in Service Module (SM)

ISS018-E-025520 (1 Feb. 2009) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, uses a communication...

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NASA image: NASAs Ikhana Aircraft Prepares for Flight in the National Airspace System
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May 24, 2018

NASAs Ikhana Aircraft Prepares for Flight in the National Airspace System

NASA’s remotely-piloted Ikhana aircraft, based at the agency’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex
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Apr 6, 2017

EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex

The Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Crew Module undergoes preparations to move from the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex
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Apr 6, 2017

EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex

The Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Crew Module undergoes preparations to move from the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Ivanishin prepares his first session with the Russian Behavioral Assessment TIPOLOGIA
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Dec 7, 2011

Ivanishin prepares his first session with the Russian Behavioral Assessment TIPOLOGIA

ISS030-E-009565 (7 Dec. 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Anatoly Ivanishin, Expedition 30 flight engineer, prepares for a...

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NASA image: Candid views of STS-41C crew preparing food on middeck
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Apr 8, 1984

Candid views of STS-41C crew preparing food on middeck

Candid views of the STS-41C crew preparing and eating food on the middeck include : Mission pilot Francis R. (Dick)...

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NASA image: Mastracchio prepares meal in the FWD MDDK on Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Aug 12, 2007

Mastracchio prepares meal in the FWD MDDK on Space Shuttle Endeavour

ISS015-E-22194 (12 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Rick Mastracchio, STS-118 mission specialist, prepares a beverage at the...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex
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Apr 6, 2017

EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex

The Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Crew Module undergoes preparations to move from the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Payload Specialists Garneau and Scully-Power prepare to leave for KSC
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Oct 1, 1984

Payload Specialists Garneau and Scully-Power prepare to leave for KSC

Payload Specialists Marc Garneau and Paul Scully-Power prepare to board the Shuttle Trainer aircraft to leave for...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Food Preparation in Service Module (SM)
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Feb 1, 2009

ISS Expedition 18 Food Preparation in Service Module (SM)

ISS018-E-025501 (1 Feb. 2009) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, prepares to eat a meal at...

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NASA image: Lindsey holds a tortilla he is preparing on the MDK during STS-121
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Jul 6, 2006

Lindsey holds a tortilla he is preparing on the MDK during STS-121

S121-E-05879 (6 July 2006) --- Astronaut Steven W. Lindsey, STS-121 commander, holds a tortilla as he prepares to...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex
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Apr 6, 2017

EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex

The Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Crew Module undergoes preparations to move from the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Astronaut Richard Gordon prepares to open hatch to jettison equipment
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Sep 13, 1966

Astronaut Richard Gordon prepares to open hatch to jettison equipment

S66-54590 (13 Sept. 1966) --- Astronaut Richard F. Gordon Jr., Gemini-11 pilot, prepares to open spacecraft hatch to...

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NASA image: Astronaut Eugene Cernan prepares to mount ladder to lunar module ascent stage
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Dec 13, 1972

Astronaut Eugene Cernan prepares to mount ladder to lunar module ascent stage

Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, Apollo 17 commander, prepares to mount ladder to lunar module ascent stage. Note 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.
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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