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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: jsc2012e221497
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Oct 17, 2012

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Taking time out from training, Expedition 33/34 Flight Engineer Kevin Ford of NASA plays a game of badminton at the...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team take a break between tactical challenges during the...

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NASA image: STS-127 Crew Escort To Pad 39a
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Jul 11, 2009

STS-127 Crew Escort To Pad 39a

A NASA Security helicopter watches over the Astrovan as it takes the crew of STS-127 to the space shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: Expedition 42 Crew Departure
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Nov 24, 2014

Expedition 42 Crew Departure

Expedition 42 Flight Engineer Terry Virts of NASA, left, takes a quick glimpse up at the Soyuz TMA-15M spacecraft...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

A member of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team waits for the signal from the judge and then takes...

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NASA image: Expedition 36 Preflight
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May 28, 2013

Expedition 36 Preflight

Expedition 36 European Space Agency Flight Engineer Luca Parmitano is seen waving goodbye to friends and family...

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NASA image: jsc2018e025539
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Mar 15, 2018

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jsc2018e025539 - At the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 55 crewmembers Ricky...

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NASA image: STS-95 crew training - emergency egress training at bldg 9
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Jun 1, 1998

STS-95 crew training - emergency egress training at bldg 9

S98-07970 (5 June 1998) --- The two payload specialists in training for the STS-95 mission aboard the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA1
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May 14, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA1

S125-E-007489 (14 May 2009) --- In this close-up scene featuring astronaut John Grunsfeld performing a spacewalk to...

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NASA image: Polansky and Padalka in the Node 1 during Joint Operations
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Jul 21, 2009

Polansky and Padalka in the Node 1 during Joint Operations

S127-E-007453 (21 July 2009) --- Astronaut Mark Polansky (left) and Russian Federal Space Agency cosmonaut Gennady...

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NASA image: Water Survival Training - Astronauts - JSC
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Jan 1, 1978

Water Survival Training - Astronauts - JSC

S78-33616 (31 July-2 Aug 1978) --- Taking a break from the various training exercises at a three-day water survival...

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NASA image: jsc2012e221498
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Oct 17, 2012

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Taking time out from training, Expedition 33/34 Flight Engineer Kevin Ford of NASA works out on a treadmill at the...

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NASA image: Expedition 40 State Commission
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May 27, 2014

Expedition 40 State Commission

A guest takes a photo of the Expedition 40 prime and backup crews, as they sit behind glass, while in quarantine,...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-79 Mission Specialist John E. Blaha arrives at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility with five fellow astronauts, ready to participate in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT). The TCDT is a dress rehearsal for launch for the flight crew and launch team. Over the next several days, the astronauts will take part in training exercises at the launch pad that will culminate in a simulated launch countdown. The Space Shuttle Atlantis is being prepared for liftoff around Sept. 12 on STS-79, the fourth docking between the U.S. Shuttle and Russian Space Station Mir. During the approximately nine-day flight, Blaha will change places with fellow spaceflight veteran Shannon Lucid, who is wrapping up a record-setting stay on Mir. Blaha will remain aboard the Station for about four months, returning to Earth in January 1997 withthe crew of Shuttle Mission STS-81.
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Aug 25, 1996

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-79 Mission Specialist John E. Blaha arrives at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility with five fellow astronauts, ready to participate in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT). The TCDT is a dress rehearsal for launch for the flight crew and launch team. Over the next several days, the astronauts will take part in training exercises at the launch pad that will culminate in a simulated launch countdown. The Space Shuttle Atlantis is being prepared for liftoff around Sept. 12 on STS-79, the fourth docking between the U.S. Shuttle and Russian Space Station Mir. During the approximately nine-day flight, Blaha will change places with fellow spaceflight veteran Shannon Lucid, who is wrapping up a record-setting stay on Mir. Blaha will remain aboard the Station for about four months, returning to Earth in January 1997 withthe crew of Shuttle Mission STS-81.

NASA image: KSC-05-S-00261
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Aug 18, 2005

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Judy from Athol: On August 27, the Earth will be as close to Mars as it ever gets. Earth will not be this close...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

This chart provides the vital statistics for the F-1 rocket engine. Developed by Rocketdyne, under the direction of...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

This chart is an illustration of J-2 Engine characteristics. A cluster of five J-2 engines powered the Saturn V S-II...

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NASA image: KSC-padg96ro
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May 20, 1999

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Against a popcorn-clouded blue sky, Space Shuttle Discovery, atop the mobile launcher platform and crawler...

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NASA image: STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Oct 18, 1989

STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS034-S-023 (18 Oct. 1989) --- The STS-34 Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from Kennedy Space Center’s launch...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1963

Saturn Apollo Program

A close-up view of the F-1 Engine for the Saturn V S-IC (first) stage depicts the complexity of the engine....

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NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Dec 5, 2006

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

The NASA developed Ares rockets, named for the Greek god associated with Mars, will return humans to the moon and...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1964

Saturn Apollo Program

This close-up view of the F-1 engine for the Saturn V S-IC (first) stage shows the engine's complexity, and also its...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 28, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-037747 (28 Aug. 2013) --- One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station on...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0023
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Jan 3, 2001

KSC-01PP-0023

KSC’s Deputy Director James Jennings (left) welcomes STS-98 Mission Specialist Robert Curbeam to KSC. The STS-98...

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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-79 Mission Specialist John E. Blaha arrives at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility with...

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