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Explore NASA's vast collection of space images, videos, and audio from missions past and present.

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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Mar 4, 2011

Lindsey in PMM

S133-E-008564 (4 March 2011) --- It's another moving day onboard the International Space Station, as NASA astronaut...

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Dec 3, 2010

STS-335 crew and training team during Bailout training

JSC2010-E-195550 (3 Dec. 2010) --- Attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry suits, STS-135...

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Nov 3, 2010

STS-335 crew training, Tool/Repair Kits with instructor Jeff Stone

JSC2010-E-183219 (3 Nov. 2010) --- NASA astronauts Chris Ferguson (center), STS-135 commander; Sandra Magnus and Rex...

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Mar 3, 2011

STS-135 Crew during prep and insertion into Fixed Base Simulator

JSC2011-E-023113 (2 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, dons a training version of his...

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Jun 8, 2017

House NASA FY 18' Budget Hearing

Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot gestures while testifying during a House Subcommittee on Commerce,...

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Mar 11, 2024

State of NASA

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson discusses the agency’s goals during the annual State of NASA address, Monday, March...

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Feb 27, 2011

S133-E-010467 (7 March 2011) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an...

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Feb 11, 2011

STS-134 crew commander Mark Kelly and some of his crew (Fincke, Vittori, Johnson)

JSC2011-E-016872 (11 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronauts Mark Kelly (left), STS-134 commander, and Gregory H. Johnson,...

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Jun 4, 1990

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Bell NAH-1G (USA 70-15979 NASA-736) FLITE Cobra helicopter hovering on Ames ramp is successor to the original FLITE...

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Nov 30, 2010

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JSC2011-E-017946 (February 2011) --- Robonaut 2 poses atop its new wheeled base, Centaur 2, at the Johnson Space...

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Jan 24, 2011

STS-133 crew training in VR Lab with replacement crew member Steve Bowen

JSC2011-E-006296 (24 Jan. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Steve Lindsey, STS-133 commander, uses the virtual reality lab in...

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Mar 24, 2011

STS-135 crew and training team during ASC/CAP/DES

JSC2011-E-028481 (24 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-135 pilot, attired in a training version of his...

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Feb 16, 2011

STS-135 crew members Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus

JSC2011-E-017405 (16 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus, STS-135 mission specialist, participates in an...

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Jun 17, 2024

Climate Town Hall with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin

During the climate town hall meeting on June 17th 2024, Dr. Calvin and center leaders explored how technologies...

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Mar 11, 2024

State of NASA

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy discusses the agency’s goals during the annual State of NASA address, Monday,...

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Jun 21, 1988

Space Shuttle Projects

The predominant themes are: a new beginning (sunrise), a safe mission (stylized launch and plume), the building upon...

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Mar 23, 2011

STS-134 crew during PDRS PRF ADV (AMS) traiining

JSC2011-E-028164 (23 March 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Roberto Vittori (right) and NASA astronaut...

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Sep 23, 1945

Steam Plant at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

The Steam Plant at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory...

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Mar 11, 2024

State of NASA

NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free discusses the agency’s goals during the annual State of NASA address, Monday,...

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Aug 23, 1965

Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford - Training - Parasail - Gemini-Titan (GT)-5 Pilot - Galveston Bay, TX

S65-51948 (23 Aug. 1965) --- Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, Gemini-6 prime crew pilot, stands ready to take part in...

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Nov 4, 2010

STS-335crew and training team during Payload Egress Training

JSC2010-E-183283 (4 Nov. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Rex Walheim, STS-135 mission specialist, attired in a training...

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Mar 21, 2011

STS-135 crew members Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus during EVA TPS OPS at 1G Trainer at the NBL.

JSC2011-E-029017 (21 March 2011) --- NASA astronauts Rex Walheim (center) and Sandy Magnus, both STS-135 mission...

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Feb 16, 2011

STS-135 crew members Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus

JSC2011-E-017403 (16 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus, STS-135 mission specialist, participates in an...

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Dec 2, 1965

ASTRONAUT JAMES A. LOVELL, JR. - MEDICAL - PREFLIGHT (GEMINI-TITAN [GT]-7) - EYES EXAMINED - CAPE

S65-66703 (18 Dec. 1965) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., pilot of the National Aeronautics and Space...

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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.

NASA Gallery

NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

Lindsey in PMM

STS-335 crew and training team during Bailout training

STS-335 crew training, Tool/Repair Kits with instructor Jeff Stone

STS-135 Crew during prep and insertion into Fixed Base Simulator

House NASA FY 18' Budget Hearing

State of NASA

STS-134 crew commander Mark Kelly and some of his crew (Fincke, Vittori, Johnson)

ARC-1969-AC90-0178-97

jsc2011e017946

STS-133 crew training in VR Lab with replacement crew member Steve Bowen

STS-135 crew and training team during ASC/CAP/DES

STS-135 crew members Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus

Climate Town Hall with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin

State of NASA

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-134 crew during PDRS PRF ADV (AMS) traiining

Steam Plant at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

State of NASA

Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford - Training - Parasail - Gemini-Titan (GT)-5 Pilot - Galveston Bay, TX

STS-335crew and training team during Payload Egress Training

STS-135 crew members Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus during EVA TPS OPS at 1G Trainer at the NBL.

STS-135 crew members Rex Walheim and Sandra Magnus

ASTRONAUT JAMES A. LOVELL, JR. - MEDICAL - PREFLIGHT (GEMINI-TITAN [GT]-7) - EYES EXAMINED - CAPE

Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

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