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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: KSC-2009-5264
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Oct 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Launch Pad 39A slidewire basket landing site at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4233
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Sep 25, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a three-person helicopter crew recently practiced...

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Apr 29, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, agency Fire Rescue personnel direct an agency...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1113
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Apr 9, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Kennedy Space Center and Forest Service workers pose in front of a helicopter landed...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5266
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Oct 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a Mode II-IV exercise is underway at Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4225
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Sep 25, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the crew of the NASA helicopter carefully lifts a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2016
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Mar 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An emergency exit, or Mode II/IV, exercise is under way at the slidewire basket landing site...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2773
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Apr 29, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an agency helicopter flies over the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2005
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Mar 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An emergency exit, or Mode II/IV, exercise is under way at the 195-foot level of Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5585
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Sep 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A model capsule falls during tests inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy...

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Jul 24, 2020

A Record-Tying Spacewalk to Upgrade the Space Station on This Week @NASA – July 24, 2020

A record-tying spacewalk to upgrade the space station, the station crew receives a new shipment of supplies, and...

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NASA image: Wind Tunnel Test of Stoppable Rotors in Ames 40x80ft Wind Tunnel.
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Sep 18, 1967

Wind Tunnel Test of Stoppable Rotors in Ames 40x80ft Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view of model in Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel.

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NASA image: Open Mic on Mars
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Oct 18, 2021

Open Mic on Mars

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover carries two microphones which are directly recording sounds on the Red Planet,...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach throws out the first pitch at a local baseball game at Manatees Stadium.  KSC employees were hosted by the Brevard Manatees, a minor league baseball team in Central Florida.   Before the game, attendees offered a moment of silence to honor the STS-107 crew and two recovery workers who died in a helicopter crash.
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May 7, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach throws out the first pitch at a local baseball game at Manatees Stadium. KSC employees were hosted by the Brevard Manatees, a minor league baseball team in Central Florida. Before the game, attendees offered a moment of silence to honor the STS-107 crew and two recovery workers who died in a helicopter crash.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach throws out the first pitch at a local baseball...

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NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0246-8
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May 1, 1989

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Bell-Boeing Tilt Rotor V-22 Osprey in flight.

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NASA image: Aerials of Orion on Launch Pad 37 from Helicopter
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Dec 4, 2014

Aerials of Orion on Launch Pad 37 from Helicopter

A spectacular sunrise at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida heralds the arrival of a new era in exploration as...

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NASA image: Aerials of Orion on Launch Pad 37 from Helicopter
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Dec 4, 2014

Aerials of Orion on Launch Pad 37 from Helicopter

A spectacular sunrise at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida heralds the arrival of a new era in exploration as...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery - Helicopter Simulations
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Dec 9, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery - Helicopter Simulations

NASA and DoD members of the Artemis I recovery team run practice flight operations procedures aboard the USS...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery - Helicopter Simulations
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Dec 9, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery - Helicopter Simulations

NASA and DoD members of the Artemis I recovery team run practice flight operations procedures aboard the USS...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery - Helicopter Simulations
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Dec 9, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery - Helicopter Simulations

NASA and DoD members of the Artemis I recovery team run practice flight operations procedures aboard the USS...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery - Helicopter Simulations
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Dec 9, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery - Helicopter Simulations

NASA and DoD members of the Artemis I recovery team run practice flight operations procedures aboard the USS...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Recovery - Helicopter Simulations
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Dec 9, 2022

Artemis I Orion Recovery - Helicopter Simulations

NASA and DoD members of the Artemis I recovery team run practice flight operations procedures aboard the USS...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX Crew-6 Helicopter Footage - 4K
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Mar 2, 2023

NASA/SpaceX Crew-6 Helicopter Footage - 4K

The SpaceX Crew-6 mission launched at 12:34 a.m. EST Thursday, Mar. 2 on a Falcon 9 rocket, carrying NASA astronauts...

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NASA image: Enhanced Video Shows Dust During Ingenuity's Flight
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Apr 20, 2021

Enhanced Video Shows Dust During Ingenuity's Flight

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter can be seen here taking off, hovering and then landing on the Martian surface on April...

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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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