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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: NASA Teams Prepare Artemis II Rocket Stage for Shipment
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Jul 6, 2024

NASA Teams Prepare Artemis II Rocket Stage for Shipment

This video shows NASA and Boeing, the SLS core stage lead contractor, preparing the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket...

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NASA image: NASA Teams Prepare Artemis II Rocket Stage for Shipment
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Jul 6, 2024

NASA Teams Prepare Artemis II Rocket Stage for Shipment

This photo shows NASA and Boeing, the SLS core stage lead contractor, preparing the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket...

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NASA image: NASA Marshall Fires Up Motor to Prepare for Moon Landings
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Apr 28, 2025

NASA Marshall Fires Up Motor to Prepare for Moon Landings

This video shows a hybrid rocket motor test firing at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama....

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NASA image: NASA Teams Prepare Artemis II Rocket Stage for Shipment
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Jul 6, 2024

NASA Teams Prepare Artemis II Rocket Stage for Shipment

This photo shows NASA and Boeing, the SLS core stage lead contractor, preparing the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket...

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NASA image: Preparing Gateway’s HALO for Departure from Italy to Arizona (jsc2025e034739)
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Mar 26, 2025

Preparing Gateway’s HALO for Departure from Italy to Arizona (jsc2025e034739)

At the Thales Alenia Space facility in Turin, Italy, technicians prepare Gateway’s HALO (Habitation and Logistics...

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NASA image: View of Kotov preparing a meal in the SM during Expedition 15
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Jul 21, 2007

View of Kotov preparing a meal in the SM during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-18870 (21 July 2007) --- Cosmonaut Oleg V. Kotov, Expedition 15 flight engineer representing Russia's...

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NASA image: NASA Ground Crews Prepare F/A-18 for QSF18 Takeoff
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA Ground Crews Prepare F/A-18 for QSF18 Takeoff

NASA ground and maintenance crews prepare the F/A-18 research aircraft for a supersonic research flight off the...

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NASA image: Kotov closes Soyuz TMA-17/21S Hatch during Relocation Preparations
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May 12, 2010

Kotov closes Soyuz TMA-17/21S Hatch during Relocation Preparations

ISS023-E-039591 (12 May 2010) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov, Expedition 23 commander, is pictured in the Soyuz 21...

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NASA image: NASA Ground Crews Prepare F/A-18 for QSF18 Takeoff
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA Ground Crews Prepare F/A-18 for QSF18 Takeoff

NASA ground and maintenance crews prepare the F/A-18 research aircraft for a supersonic research flight off the...

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NASA image: STS-124 crew members as they prepare for their T-38 flight to KSC
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May 6, 2008

STS-124 crew members as they prepare for their T-38 flight to KSC

JSC2008-E-038917 (6 May 2008) --- Astronaut Mark Kelly, STS-124 commander, prepares for a flight in a NASA T-38...

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NASA image: NASA Ground Crews Prepare F/A-18 for QSF18 Takeoff
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA Ground Crews Prepare F/A-18 for QSF18 Takeoff

NASA ground and maintenance crews prepare the F/A-18 research aircraft for a supersonic research flight off the...

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NASA image: Preparing Gateway’s HALO for Departure from Italy to Arizona (jsc2025e034729)
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Mar 24, 2025

Preparing Gateway’s HALO for Departure from Italy to Arizona (jsc2025e034729)

At the Thales Alenia Space facility in Turin, Italy, technicians prepare Gateway’s HALO (Habitation and Logistics...

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NASA image: NASA Ground Crews Prepare F/A-18 for QSF18 Takeoff
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA Ground Crews Prepare F/A-18 for QSF18 Takeoff

NASA ground and maintenance crews prepare the F/A-18 research aircraft for a supersonic research flight off the...

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NASA image: NASA Ground Crews Prepare F/A-18 for QSF18 Takeoff
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA Ground Crews Prepare F/A-18 for QSF18 Takeoff

NASA ground and maintenance crews prepare the F/A-18 research aircraft for a supersonic research flight off the...

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NASA image: STS-124 crew members as they prepare for their T-38 flight to KSC
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May 6, 2008

STS-124 crew members as they prepare for their T-38 flight to KSC

JSC2008-E-038921 (6 May 2008) --- Astronaut Ron Garan, STS-124 mission specialist, prepares for a flight in a NASA...

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NASA image: STS-131 crew preparing for their T-38 flight to KSC for TCDT
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Mar 1, 2010

STS-131 crew preparing for their T-38 flight to KSC for TCDT

JSC2010-E-032822 (1 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander, prepares for a flight in a...

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NASA image: Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Preparations in Joint Airlock Quest
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Mar 23, 2009

Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Preparations in Joint Airlock Quest

ISS018-E-042704 (23 March 2009) --- Astronaut Richard Arnold, STS-119 mission specialist, attired in his...

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NASA image: Preparing Gateway’s HALO for Departure from Italy to Arizona (jsc2025e034737)
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Mar 26, 2025

Preparing Gateway’s HALO for Departure from Italy to Arizona (jsc2025e034737)

At the Thales Alenia Space facility in Turin, Italy, technicians prepare Gateway’s HALO (Habitation and Logistics...

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NASA image: STS-124 crew members as they prepare for their T-38 flight to KSC
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May 6, 2008

STS-124 crew members as they prepare for their T-38 flight to KSC

JSC2008-E-038924 (6 May 2008) --- Astronaut Ken Ham, STS-124 pilot, prepares for a flight in a NASA T-38 trainer jet...

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NASA image: NASA Ground Crews Prepare F/A-18 for QSF18 Takeoff
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA Ground Crews Prepare F/A-18 for QSF18 Takeoff

NASA ground and maintenance crews prepare the F/A-18 research aircraft for a supersonic research flight off the...

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NASA image: NASAs Aircraft Maintenance Crews Prepare the Ikhana Aircraft for a Test Flight
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May 24, 2018

NASAs Aircraft Maintenance Crews Prepare the Ikhana Aircraft for a Test Flight

Aircraft maintenance crews at NASA‘s Armstrong Flight Research Center prepare the remotely-piloted Ikhana aircraft...

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NASA image: Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Preparations in Joint Airlock Quest
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Mar 23, 2009

Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Preparations in Joint Airlock Quest

ISS018-E-042705 (23 March 2009) --- Astronaut Joseph Acaba, STS-119 mission specialist, attired in his...

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NASA image: Mastracchio and Wakata during Cygus Cargo Preparation in the Node 2
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Jan 12, 2014

Mastracchio and Wakata during Cygus Cargo Preparation in the Node 2

ISS038-E-031972 (12 Jan. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio (left) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Preparing Gateway’s HALO for Departure from Italy to Arizona (jsc2025e034728)
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Mar 24, 2025

Preparing Gateway’s HALO for Departure from Italy to Arizona (jsc2025e034728)

At the Thales Alenia Space facility in Turin, Italy, technicians prepare Gateway’s HALO (Habitation and Logistics...

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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.
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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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