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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.

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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: ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour
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Mar 3, 2014

ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Thermal Protection System Facility NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, agency...

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NASA image: ASCANS Lunch at Beach House
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Mar 4, 2014

ASCANS Lunch at Beach House

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA astronaut candidates, from left, Anne McClain, Christina Hammock and Jessica Meir stand...

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NASA image: ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour
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Mar 3, 2014

ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Thermal Protection System Facility NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, agency...

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NASA image: ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour
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Mar 3, 2014

ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Thermal Protection System Facility NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, agency...

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NASA image: ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour
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Mar 3, 2014

ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Thermal Protection System Facility NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, agency...

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NASA image: ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour
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Mar 3, 2014

ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Thermal Protection System Facility NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, agency...

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NASA image: ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour
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Mar 3, 2014

ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA astronaut candidates Jessica Meir, Christina Hammock, Anne McClain and Josh Cassada...

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NASA image: ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour
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Mar 3, 2014

ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Thermal Protection System Facility NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, agency...

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NASA image: ASCAN WATER SURVIVAL SCHOOL TRAINING VIEW
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Mar 5, 2013

ASCAN WATER SURVIVAL SCHOOL TRAINING VIEW

S78-33689 (1978) ASCAN WATER SURVIVAL SCHOOL TRAINING VIEW 1978. Several new astronaut trainees are seen prior to a...

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NASA image: TRAINING - SHUTTLE - JSC
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Jan 19, 1979

TRAINING - SHUTTLE - JSC

Anna L. Fisher, Astronaut-Candidate (ASCAN) in Water Immersion Facility (WIF) Training. 1. ASCAN Fisher, Anna L. -...

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NASA image: ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour
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Mar 3, 2014

ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Thermal Protection System Facility NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, agency...

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NASA image: ASCANs Harris, Helms, and McArthur during survival training at Fairchild AFB
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Sep 24, 1990

ASCANs Harris, Helms, and McArthur during survival training at Fairchild AFB

1990 Group 13 Astronaut Candidates (ASCANs) (left to right) Bernard J. Harris, Jr, Susan J. Helms, and William S....

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NASA image: ASCAN Helms sets up tent during survival training at Fairchild AFB
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Sep 24, 1990

ASCAN Helms sets up tent during survival training at Fairchild AFB

1990 Group 13 Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) Susan J. Helms gathers pine branches to create bedding under a tent she...

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NASA image: NASA Invites You to Watch the 2025 Astronaut Candidate Announcement
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Sep 18, 2025

NASA Invites You to Watch the 2025 Astronaut Candidate Announcement

On Sept. 22, we’ll announce our next class of 10 astronaut candidates—selected from over 8,000 applicants—and begin...

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NASA image: NASA's 2024 Astronaut Graduation
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Mar 6, 2024

NASA's 2024 Astronaut Graduation

The 2021 NASA astronaut class known as “The Flies” graduated from their astronaut candidate status to becoming...

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NASA image: ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour
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Mar 3, 2014

ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Thermal Protection System Facility NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, agency...

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NASA image: ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour
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Mar 3, 2014

ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mary Hanna, crawler-transporter integration manager, discusses the crawler-transporter with...

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NASA image: ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour
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Mar 3, 2014

ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA astronaut candidates Nicole Mann, Victor Glover, Tyler "Nick" Hague, Andrew Morgan,...

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NASA image: ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour
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Mar 3, 2014

ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA astronaut candidates Tyler "Nick" Hague, from left, Andrew Morgan, Jessica Meir,...

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NASA image: Kenneth Cameron - Portrait
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Aug 22, 1984

Kenneth Cameron - Portrait

S84-40231 (July 1984) - Astronaut Kenneth D. Cameron, 1984 ASCAN.

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NASA image: Portrait - Culbertson, Frank L.
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Aug 22, 1984

Portrait - Culbertson, Frank L.

S84-40232 (1984) --- Astronaut Frank L. Culbertson, 1984 ASCAN.

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NASA image: Shuttle - Crew Candidates
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Mar 1, 1979

Shuttle - Crew Candidates

Astronaut -Candidate (ASCAN) Guion S. Bluford and Aviation Safety Officer Charles F. Hayes got a unique perspective...

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NASA image: ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour CCAFS
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Mar 4, 2014

ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour CCAFS

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA astronaut candidates Tyler "Nick" Hague, from left, Josh Cassada, Anne McClain, Nicole...

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NASA image: ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour CCAFS
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Mar 4, 2014

ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour CCAFS

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA astronaut candidates Anne McClain, from left, Jessica Meir, Victor Glover, Andrew...

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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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