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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: Photographic coverage of STS-112 during EVA 3 in VR Lab.
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Aug 21, 2002

Photographic coverage of STS-112 during EVA 3 in VR Lab.

JSC2002-E-34618 (21 August 2002) --- Astronaut Piers J. Sellers, STS-112 mission specialist, uses virtual reality...

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NASA image: NASA Aeronautics and Space Report: Shuttle Rollout
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Feb 16, 2021

NASA Aeronautics and Space Report: Shuttle Rollout

NASA Aeronautics and Space Report: Shuttle Rollout Space Transportation System OV-101—Enterprise—at formal public...

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NASA image: STS-131 crew during VR Lab MSS/EVAB SUPT3 Team 91016 training
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Sep 25, 2009

STS-131 crew during VR Lab MSS/EVAB SUPT3 Team 91016 training

JSC2009-E-214340 (25 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson, STS-131 mission specialist, uses virtual...

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NASA image: STS-105 Crew Training in VR Lab
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Mar 15, 2001

STS-105 Crew Training in VR Lab

JSC2001-00748 (15 March 2001) --- Astronaut Patrick G. Forrester, STS-105 mission specialist, prepares to use...

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NASA image: ISS Emergency Descent OBT
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Jul 9, 2020

ISS Emergency Descent OBT

iss063e041665 (July 9, 2020) --- Roscosmos Flight Engineers (from left) Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner practice a...

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NASA image: jsc2005e04513
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Feb 3, 2005

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JSC2005-E-04513 (3 Feb. 2005) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 mission...

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NASA image: Astronaut Training Experience Grand Opening
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Aug 16, 2018

Astronaut Training Experience Grand Opening

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to guests attending the opening ceremony for the new Astronaut...

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NASA image: jsc2019e039265
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Jul 12, 2019

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jsc2019e039265 - At the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 60 crewmembers Drew Morgan...

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NASA image: jsc2012e099600
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Jul 9, 2012

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At their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, the Expedition 32/33 backup crew members participate...

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NASA image: jsc2018e025548
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Mar 15, 2018

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jsc2018e025548 - At the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 55 crewmembers Ricky...

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NASA image: STS-111 Training in VR lab with Expedition IV and V Crewmembers
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Oct 18, 2001

STS-111 Training in VR lab with Expedition IV and V Crewmembers

JSC2001-E-39080 (18 October 2001) --- Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, STS-111 mission specialist, prepares to use...

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NASA image: STS-120 crew along with Expedition crew members Dan Tani and Sandra Magnus
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Aug 9, 2007

STS-120 crew along with Expedition crew members Dan Tani and Sandra Magnus

JSC2007-E-41537 (9 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Douglas H. Wheelock, STS-120 mission specialist, uses virtual reality...

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NASA image: jsc2012e221494
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Oct 17, 2012

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At the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 33/34 Soyuz Commander Oleg Novitskiy...

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NASA image: STS-111 Training in VR lab with Expedition IV and V Crewmembers
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Oct 18, 2001

STS-111 Training in VR lab with Expedition IV and V Crewmembers

JSC2001-E-39084 (18 October 2001) --- Astronaut Philippe Perrin, STS-111 mission specialist, uses specialized gear...

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NASA image: jsc2016e181828
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Nov 10, 2016

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At their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 50-51 crewmembers Peggy Whitson of NASA...

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NASA image: STS-116 Preflight Training, VR Lab
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Aug 7, 2006

STS-116 Preflight Training, VR Lab

JSC2006-E-33306 (7 Aug. 2006) --- Astronaut Robert L. Curbeam, STS-116 mission specialist, uses virtual reality...

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NASA image: STS-116 Preflight Training, VR Lab
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Aug 7, 2006

STS-116 Preflight Training, VR Lab

JSC2006-E-33309 (7 Aug. 2006) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 mission...

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NASA image: Soyuz 745 Descent OBT
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Jul 9, 2020

Soyuz 745 Descent OBT

iss063e041647 (July 9, 2020) --- Roscosmos Flight Engineer Anatoly Ivanishin practices a simulated emergency...

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NASA image: jsc2012e099601
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Jul 9, 2012

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At their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, the Expedition 32/33 prime crew members participate...

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NASA image: STS-131 crew during VR Lab MSS/EVAB SUPT3 Team 91016 training
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Sep 25, 2009

STS-131 crew during VR Lab MSS/EVAB SUPT3 Team 91016 training

JSC2009-E-214335 (25 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson, STS-131 mission specialist, uses virtual...

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NASA image: E-2633
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Oct 12, 1956

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A photo of the control stick used on the Iron Cross Attitude Simulator. Although it resembled today's desktop...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3570
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Sep 12, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Tracey Kickbusch, chief of computational sciences at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: STS-131 crew during VR Lab MSS/EVAB SUPT3 Team 91016 training
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Sep 25, 2009

STS-131 crew during VR Lab MSS/EVAB SUPT3 Team 91016 training

JSC2009-E-214341 (25 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronauts Clayton Anderson (left) and Rick Mastracchio, both STS-131...

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NASA image: STS-111 Training in VR lab with Expedition IV and V Crewmembers
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Oct 18, 2001

STS-111 Training in VR lab with Expedition IV and V Crewmembers

JSC2001-E-39088 (18 October 2001) --- Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, STS-111 mission specialist, uses specialized...

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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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