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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- "Astronauts" were safely and successfully recovered from a "downed" Space Shuttle in a...

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Aug 27, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - "Astronauts" were safely and successfully recovered from a "downed" Space Shuttle in a...

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NASA image: STS-45 MS Foale in EMU is lowered into JSC's WETF pool for underwater test
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Feb 26, 1991

STS-45 MS Foale in EMU is lowered into JSC's WETF pool for underwater test

S91-30197 (1 March 1991) --- A wider shot of astronaut C. Michael Foale, mission specialist, standing on a platform...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1248
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Aug 27, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - "Astronauts" were safely and successfully recovered from a "downed" Space Shuttle in a...

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Aug 27, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - "Astronauts" were safely and successfully recovered from a "downed" Space Shuttle in a...

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Aug 27, 2002

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Aug 27, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - "Astronauts" were safely and successfully recovered from a "downed" Space Shuttle in a...

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Aug 27, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - "Astronauts" were safely and successfully recovered from a "downed" Space Shuttle in a...

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Aug 27, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - "Astronauts" were safely and successfully recovered from a "downed" Space Shuttle in a...

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Aug 27, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - "Astronauts" were safely and successfully recovered from a "downed" Space Shuttle in a...

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Aug 27, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - "Astronauts" were safely and successfully recovered from a "downed" Space Shuttle in a...

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Aug 27, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - "Astronauts" were safely and successfully recovered from a "downed" Space Shuttle in a...

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Aug 27, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - "Astronauts" were safely and successfully recovered from a "downed" Space Shuttle in a...

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NASA image: Burbank opens a CWC-I Bag
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Mar 6, 2012

Burbank opens a CWC-I Bag

ISS030-E-122089 (6 March 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, opens a Contingency Water...

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Mar 1, 2022

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iss066e155768 (March 1, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Kayla Barron works on an orbital...

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NASA image: Crew Training - STS-41D - JSC
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Mar 1, 1984

Crew Training - STS-41D - JSC

S84-28206 (26 Feb 1984) --- Astronauts Richard M. (Mike) Mullane (with striped suit and PLSS) and Steven A. Hawley...

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NASA image: STS-55 MS3 Harris dons EMU with technician's assistance in JSC's WETF Bldg 29
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Nov 8, 1991

STS-55 MS3 Harris dons EMU with technician's assistance in JSC's WETF Bldg 29

S91-51063 (Dec 1991) --- Partially attired in a special training version of the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)...

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NASA image: Astronaut Catherine G. Coleman during WETF training
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Jan 12, 1994

Astronaut Catherine G. Coleman during WETF training

S94-25956 (April 1994) --- Astronaut Catherine G. Coleman, mission specialist, wearing a high-fidelity training...

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NASA image: STS-45 MS Foale in EMU prepares for underwater exercises in JSC's WETF pool
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Feb 26, 1991

STS-45 MS Foale in EMU prepares for underwater exercises in JSC's WETF pool

S91-30196 (1 March 1991) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, mission specialist, and Kathryn D. Sullivan, payload...

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NASA image: Astronaut Wilcutt hands water transfer bag to Mir 22 commander on middeck
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Sep 21, 1996

Astronaut Wilcutt hands water transfer bag to Mir 22 commander on middeck

STS79-E-5193 (21 September 1996) --- Astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt, STS-79 pilot, and cosmonaut Valeri G. Korzun,...

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NASA image: Pettit completes WRM and CWC functions in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition Six
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Jan 22, 2003

Pettit completes WRM and CWC functions in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-20823 (22 January 2003) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, Expedition Six NASA ISS science officer, completes...

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NASA image: Astronaut Mary Ellen Weber during training session in WETF
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May 1, 1994

Astronaut Mary Ellen Weber during training session in WETF

Attired in a training version of the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU), astronaut Mary Ellen Weber gets help with...

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NASA image: KSC-90PC-647
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Apr 8, 1990

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Charles F. Bolden, Jr., Pilot of Space Shuttle Mission STS-31, prepares for rehearsing shuttle contingency landings...

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Mar 1, 2022

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iss066e155429 (March 1, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Kayla Barron conducts an orbital...

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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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