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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 astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman during Post Insertion and Deorbit Preparation training
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Jan 30, 2025

NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman during Post Insertion and Deorbit Preparation training

jsc2025e004079 (Jan. 30, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman during Post Insertion and...

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NASA image: Astronaut Don Pettit inserts research hardware into the Combustion Integrated Rack
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Mar 18, 2025

Astronaut Don Pettit inserts research hardware into the Combustion Integrated Rack

iss072e747154 (March 18, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit inserts research...

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NASA image: STS-335 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep 91020
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Dec 20, 2010

STS-335 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep 91020

JSC2010-E-196893 (20 Dec. 2010) --- While seated at the pilot?s station, NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-135 pilot,...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT JAMES A. LOVELL, JR. - MISC. - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-12 - INSERTION
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Nov 11, 1966

ASTRONAUT JAMES A. LOVELL, JR. - MISC. - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-12 - INSERTION

S66-59971 (11 Nov. 1966) --- Technicians prepare to close the hatches of the Gemini-12 spacecraft in the white room...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training
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Mar 23, 2010

STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training

JSC2010-E-042095 (23 March 2010) --- Attired in a training version of her shuttle launch and entry suit, NASA...

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NASA image: Astronaut Takuya Onishi inserts blood samples into a science freezer
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Mar 27, 2025

Astronaut Takuya Onishi inserts blood samples into a science freezer

iss072e861307 (March 27, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expediion 72 Flight...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training
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Mar 23, 2010

STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training

JSC2010-E-042096 (23 March 2010) --- Attired in a training version of his shuttle launch and entry suit, NASA...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training
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Mar 23, 2010

STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training

JSC2010-E-042086 (23 March 2010) --- NASA astronauts Nicole Stott and Michael Barratt, both STS-133 mission...

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NASA image: ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot inserts biological research samples into a science freezer
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Mar 26, 2026

ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot inserts biological research samples into a science freezer

iss074e0414454 (March 26, 2026) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Sophie...

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NASA image: ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot inserts biological research samples into a science freezer
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Mar 26, 2026

ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot inserts biological research samples into a science freezer

iss074e0414445 (March 26, 2026) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Sophie...

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NASA image: STS-335 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep 91020
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Dec 20, 2010

STS-335 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep 91020

JSC2010-E-196897 (20 Dec. 2010) --- While seated at the commander?s station, NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135...

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NASA image: STS-335 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep 91020
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Dec 20, 2010

STS-335 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep 91020

JSC2010-E-196898 (20 Dec. 2010) --- While seated at the pilot?s station, NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-135 pilot,...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training
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Mar 23, 2010

STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training

JSC2010-E-042093 (23 March 2010) --- Attired in a training version of his shuttle launch and entry suit, NASA...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training
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Mar 23, 2010

STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training

JSC2010-E-042108 (23 March 2010) --- While seated at the pilot?s station, NASA astronaut Eric Boe, STS-133 pilot,...

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NASA image: STS-335 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep 91020
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Dec 20, 2010

STS-335 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep 91020

JSC2010-E-196892 (20 Dec. 2010) --- While seated at the pilot?s station, NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-135 pilot,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Grissom talks to backup John Glenn prior to insertion
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Jul 19, 1961

Astronaut Grissom talks to backup John Glenn prior to insertion

S61-02882 (1961) --- Astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom, suited up and ready to climb into Liberty Bell 7 spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Don Pettit inserts research hardware into the Combustion Integrated Rack
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Mar 18, 2025

Astronaut Don Pettit inserts research hardware into the Combustion Integrated Rack

iss072e747148 (March 18, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit inserts research...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training
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Mar 23, 2010

STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training

JSC2010-E-042094 (23 March 2010) --- Attired in a training version of his shuttle launch and entry suit, NASA...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training
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Mar 23, 2010

STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training

JSC2010-E-042087 (23 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Nicole Stott, STS-133 mission specialist, participates in a post...

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NASA image: CSI-05 PHAB (Science Insert 5 / Plant Habitat) in CGBA-5
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Sep 29, 2011

CSI-05 PHAB (Science Insert 5 / Plant Habitat) in CGBA-5

ISS029-E-011813 (29 Sept. 2011) --- In the International Space Station?s Destiny laboratory, Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training
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Mar 23, 2010

STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training

JSC2010-E-042092 (23 March 2010) --- Attired in a training version of her shuttle launch and entry suit, NASA...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke inserts a cryogenic storage unit into a science freezer
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Aug 29, 2025

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke inserts a cryogenic storage unit into a science freezer

iss073e0548958 (Aug. 29, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Mike Fincke inserts a cryogenic...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke inserts research samples into a science freezer
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Aug 7, 2025

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke inserts research samples into a science freezer

iss073e0424037 (Aug. 7, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Mike Fincke inserts a cryogenic...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training
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Mar 23, 2010

STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training

JSC2010-E-042101 (23 March 2010) --- NASA astronauts Steve Lindsey (left), STS-133 commander; Michael Barratt (right...

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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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