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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: SpaceX Crew-3 Dry Dress Rehearsal
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Oct 28, 2021

SpaceX Crew-3 Dry Dress Rehearsal

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts participate in a countdown dress rehearsal at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-3 Dry Dress Rehearsal
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Oct 28, 2021

SpaceX Crew-3 Dry Dress Rehearsal

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts participate in a countdown dress rehearsal at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-3 Dry Dress Rehearsal
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Oct 28, 2021

SpaceX Crew-3 Dry Dress Rehearsal

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts participate in a countdown dress rehearsal at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: View of Astronaut Virgil Grissom through spacecraft window prior to launch
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Mar 23, 1965

View of Astronaut Virgil Grissom through spacecraft window prior to launch

View of Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom through spacecraft window prior to launch of Gemini-Titan 3 mission.

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NASA image: Gemini 10 prime crew in White Room preparing for insertion
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Jul 18, 1966

Gemini 10 prime crew in White Room preparing for insertion

S66-42737 (18 July 1966) --- In the White Room atop the Gemini launch vehicle, astronauts Michael Collins (left),...

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NASA image: STS-4 crew takes break during CDDT for STS-4
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Jun 14, 1982

STS-4 crew takes break during CDDT for STS-4

Astronauts Thomas K. Mattingly, II., right, and Henry Hartsfield, Jr. pose for news photographers in front of the...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young assisted into Gemini spacecraft in white room
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Mar 23, 1965

Astronaut John Young assisted into Gemini spacecraft in white room

S65-20604 (23 March 1965) --- Astronaut John W. Young, the pilot of the Gemini-Titan 3 three-orbit mission, is...

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NASA image: View of Astronaut John Young through spacecraft window prior to launch
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Mar 23, 1965

View of Astronaut John Young through spacecraft window prior to launch

View of Astronaut John W. Young through spacecraft window prior to launch of Gemini-Titan 3 mission.

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NASA image: Astronaut Collins - Gemini 10 - Young - MSC
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Jul 18, 1966

Astronaut Collins - Gemini 10 - Young - MSC

S66-46477 (18 July 1966) --- Close-up of astronaut Michael Collins, Gemini-10 pilot, making final adjustments and...

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NASA image: Astronaut Richard Gordon walks away from Pad 19 following postponement
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Sep 10, 1966

Astronaut Richard Gordon walks away from Pad 19 following postponement

S66-50775 (10 Sept. 1966) --- Astronaut Richard F. Gordon Jr., pilot, walks away from Pad 19 following postponement...

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NASA image: Technicians assist Gemini 7 prime crew in systems checks
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Nov 15, 1965

Technicians assist Gemini 7 prime crew in systems checks

S65-61835 (15 Nov. 1965) --- Technicians assist the prime crew for the Gemini-7 spaceflight in systems checks inside...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-3 Dry Dress Rehearsal
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Oct 28, 2021

SpaceX Crew-3 Dry Dress Rehearsal

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts participate in a countdown dress rehearsal at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-3 Dry Dress Rehearsal
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Oct 28, 2021

SpaceX Crew-3 Dry Dress Rehearsal

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts participate in a countdown dress rehearsal at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-3 Dry Dress Rehearsal
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Oct 28, 2021

SpaceX Crew-3 Dry Dress Rehearsal

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts participate in a countdown dress rehearsal at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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Aug 22, 2022

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Astronauts and astronaut candidates pose for a photo at the Launch Pad 39B after arriving in their T-38 jets in...

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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: STS-33 MS Carter on KSC LC Pad 39B 195 ft level with OV-103 in background
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Jan 23, 1990

STS-33 MS Carter on KSC LC Pad 39B 195 ft level with OV-103 in background

S90-27594 (November 1989) --- Manley L. "Sonny" Carter Jr., STS-33 mission specialist, wearing a Launch and Entry...

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NASA image: STS-33 crewmembers on KSC LC Pad 39B 195 ft level with OV-103 in background
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Jan 23, 1990

STS-33 crewmembers on KSC LC Pad 39B 195 ft level with OV-103 in background

S90-27591 (23 Jan 1990) --- STS-33 crewmembers, wearing launch and entry suit (LES), take a break from training...

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NASA image: STS-33 MS Thornton on KSC LC Pad 39B 195 ft level with OV-103 in background
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Jan 23, 1990

STS-33 MS Thornton on KSC LC Pad 39B 195 ft level with OV-103 in background

STS-33 Mission Specialist (MS) Kathryn C. Thornton, wearing launch and entry suit (LES) and holding file folder,...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00031
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Mar 15, 2009

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Discovery's astronauts head to the launch pad before beginning the STS-119 mission.

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May 14, 2010

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STS-132: Astronauts Ready for Launch -- The Atlantis crew members suit up and head to the launch pad.

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Jul 1, 2006

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In the White Room at Launch Pad 39B, the closeout crew assists the astronauts as they, one by one, enter Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00007
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Feb 8, 2010

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The STS-130 astronauts suit up for launch and head to the Astrovan for the 20-minute ride to Launch Pad 39A.

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Suiting and Walkout
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Aug 11, 2025

Artemis II Crew Suiting and Walkout

From left to right, NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot and Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander, conduct...

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

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