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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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May 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, during crew equipment interface test activities,...

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Sep 2, 2014

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1910: At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 41/42 prime crewmembers Alexander...

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Feb 13, 2001

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The STS-102 crew wait for instructions about the M-113 armored carrier they are seated in. At left is Mission...

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Nov 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-116 Mission Specialist Christer Fugelsang, who is with the European Space Agency,...

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Jul 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space...

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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team of workers gets final instructions before moving space shuttle Endeavour out of the...

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Jan 5, 2001

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The STS-98 crew listens to instructions on use of the slidewire basket, part of emergency egress equipment from the...

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Oct 12, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-116 Pilot William Oefelein gets...

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Aug 6, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-128 Pilot Kevin Ford gets ready to push the lever for the slidewire basket on Launch Pad...

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Sep 3, 2014

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2037: At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 41/42 prime crewmembers Barry...

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Nov 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Mission Specialist Christer Fugelsang, who is with the European Space Agency,...

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Oct 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-113 Mission Specialist John Herrington (left) and cosmonaut Nikolai Budarin...

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Sep 2, 2014

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1863: At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 41/42 prime crewmembers Alexander...

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Dec 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew gets instruction on the slidewire basket during emergency egress...

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NASA image: STS-41 crewmembers use fire extinguishers to control blaze at JSC's fire pit
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May 4, 1990

STS-41 crewmembers use fire extinguishers to control blaze at JSC's fire pit

S90-38933 (4 May 1990) --- The STS-41 astronaut crew participates in fire control training exercises at the Johnson...

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Jul 9, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-133 crew...

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Dec 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew gets instruction on emergency egress from the pad during Terminal...

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Nov 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, the STS-116 crew gets instruction on...

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Nov 27, 2012

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At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center (GCTC) in Star City, Russia, the next trio of residents to be launched to...

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Dec 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew gets instruction on emergency egress from the pad during Terminal...

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NASA image: STS-32 crewmembers use water hoses during fire fighting training at JSC
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Sep 22, 1989

STS-32 crewmembers use water hoses during fire fighting training at JSC

STS-32 crewmembers use water hoses during fire fighting exercises at JSC's Fire Training Pit across from the Gilruth...

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Nov 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, the STS-116 crew gets instruction on...

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NASA image: STS-49 MS Akers listens to instructions prior to JSC WETF bailout exercises
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Jan 13, 1992

STS-49 MS Akers listens to instructions prior to JSC WETF bailout exercises

S92-26413 (March 1992) --- Astronaut Thomas D. Akers, left, is briefed by suit technician Alan M. Rochford of JSC's...

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NASA image: Fire/security staff member instructs STS-29 crew on fire extinguisher usage
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Dec 6, 1988

Fire/security staff member instructs STS-29 crew on fire extinguisher usage

S88-54948 (6 Dec 1988) --- The STS-29 crewmembers are trained in procedures to follow in the event of a fire with...

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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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