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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: KSC-91PC-0765
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Apr 25, 1991

KSC-91PC-0765

Chief Astronaut Daniel Brandenstein stands tall during a proud moment in the history of manned spaceflight: the...

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NASA image: Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter monitors Booster System Console in MCC
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Sep 12, 1966

Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter monitors Booster System Console in MCC

S66-51794 (12 Sept. 1966) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter monitors the Booster Systems Console in the Manned...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT JAMES A. MCDIVITT - TRAINING - SIMULATOR
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May 10, 1965

ASTRONAUT JAMES A. MCDIVITT - TRAINING - SIMULATOR

S65-19472 (10 May 1965) --- Astronaut James A. McDivitt is shown in the gondola of a realistic manned spaceflight...

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NASA image: GEMINI-7 - MISSION OPERATIONS CONTROL ROOM (MOCR) - MISSION CONTROL CENTER (MCC) ACTIVITY - MSC
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Dec 7, 1965

GEMINI-7 - MISSION OPERATIONS CONTROL ROOM (MOCR) - MISSION CONTROL CENTER (MCC) ACTIVITY - MSC

S65-60037 (7 Dec. 1965) --- An overall view of the Manned Spacecraft Center's Mission Control Center, during the...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Oct 14, 1964

Wernher von Braun

This photograph, dated October 14, 1964, was taken at the Marned Spacecraft Center, now the Johnson Space Center in...

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NASA image: s70-34903
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Mar 29, 2018

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S70-34903 (14 April 1970) --- Dr. Thomas O. Paine, Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration...

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NASA image: S70-34903
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Apr 14, 1970

S70-34903

S70-34903 (14 April 1970) --- Dr. Thomas O. Paine, Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration...

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NASA image: KSC-72P-0512
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Nov 21, 1972

KSC-72P-0512

The Apollo 17 prime crew leaves the Manned Spaceflight Operations Building to enter the transfer van which will...

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NASA image: Molds for Couches for Test Pilots
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Jul 7, 1959

Molds for Couches for Test Pilots

Molds for couches for test pilots, line the NASA Langley Research Centers model shop wall. The names of the test...

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NASA image: ALTITUDE TEST RUN - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - TRAINING - MCDONNELL AIRCRAFT CORP. (MDAC), MO
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Apr 14, 1966

ALTITUDE TEST RUN - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - TRAINING - MCDONNELL AIRCRAFT CORP. (MDAC), MO

S66-32530 (14 April 1966) --- Astronauts John W. Young (right), command pilot, and Michael Collins, pilot, the prime...

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NASA image: Liftoffs - Cape
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Jan 1, 1961

Liftoffs - Cape

S61-01908 (5 May 1961) --- This is the launch of the Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) spacecraft from Cape Canaveral on a...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard - Pressure Suit - Mercury-Redstone (MR)-3 Flight
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Apr 1, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard - Pressure Suit - Mercury-Redstone (MR)-3 Flight

S61-02757 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. is being helped into his pressure suit for the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Gordon Cooper receives preflight medical exam for Gemini 5 flight
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Aug 17, 1965

Astronaut Gordon Cooper receives preflight medical exam for Gemini 5 flight

S65-28710 (17 Aug. 1965) --- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr., command pilot for the Gemini-5 spaceflight, has his...

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NASA image: Molds for Couches for Test Pilots
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Jul 7, 1959

Molds for Couches for Test Pilots

Molds for couches for test pilots, line the NASA Langley Research Centers model shop wall. The names of the test...

LARC
NASA image: KSC-91PC-0771
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Apr 25, 1991

KSC-91PC-0771

Chief astronaut Daniel Brandenstein second from left, and astronauts Pierre Thuot left, Kathryn Thornton, and Bruce...

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NASA image: TEST - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 - MCDONNEL AIRCRAFT CORP. (MDAC), MO
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Apr 21, 1966

TEST - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 - MCDONNEL AIRCRAFT CORP. (MDAC), MO

S66-34167 (21 April 1966) --- Astronauts John W. Young (right), command pilot, and Michael Collins, pilot, the prime...

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NASA image: CLOSEUP VIEW - ASTRONAUT SHEPARD, ALAN - PRESSURE SUIT - MERCURY-REDSTONE (MR)-3 - CAPE
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Jan 1, 1961

CLOSEUP VIEW - ASTRONAUT SHEPARD, ALAN - PRESSURE SUIT - MERCURY-REDSTONE (MR)-3 - CAPE

S61-02775 (5 May 1961) --- Close-up view of astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. in his pressure suit, with helmet opened,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard - Pressure Suit - Mercury-Redstone (MR)-3 Flight
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Jan 1, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard - Pressure Suit - Mercury-Redstone (MR)-3 Flight

S61-02766 (5 May 1961) --- Side view of astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. in his pressure suit, with helmet closed, for...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard - Pressure Suit - Mercury-Redstone (MR)-3 flight
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Jan 1, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard - Pressure Suit - Mercury-Redstone (MR)-3 flight

S61-02755 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. is being helped into the lower half of his pressure suit...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT GLENN, JOHN - MERCURY SPACE SUIT
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Feb 20, 1962

ASTRONAUT GLENN, JOHN - MERCURY SPACE SUIT

S62-00965 (20 Feb. 1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., finishes suiting up, and prepares for the launch of his...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0196
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Feb 24, 2002

KSC-02pd0196

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Former astronaut Scott Carpenter shares his experiences with the audience in KSC's...

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NASA image: Mercury Redstone 3 imagery
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May 5, 1961

Mercury Redstone 3 imagery

JSC2007-E-046477 (5 May 1961) --- Launching of the Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) spacecraft from Cape Canaveral on a...

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NASA image: Closeup View - Astronaut Alan Shepard - Pressure Suit - Mercury-Redstone ( MR)-3 Flight
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Apr 20, 1961

Closeup View - Astronaut Alan Shepard - Pressure Suit - Mercury-Redstone ( MR)-3 Flight

S61-00220 (20 April 1961) --- Close-up view of astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. in his pressure suit, with helmet...

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NASA image: Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned
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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

Kelvin Manning, Kennedy Space Center associate director, technical, speaks to NASA civil service and contractor...

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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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