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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-01PADIG-093
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Feb 24, 2001

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[Photo courtesy of Boeing photographer Bob Williams.] The orbiter Columbia sits under a mate_demate device at...

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NASA image: STS-39 MS McMonagle adjusts CCA microphones prior to simulation in JSC's WETF
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Jun 27, 1990

STS-39 MS McMonagle adjusts CCA microphones prior to simulation in JSC's WETF

S90-41500 (Aug 1990) --- Astronaut Donald R. McMonagle checks communication gear on his extravehicular mobility unit...

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NASA image: STS-48 MS Buchli, in EMU, is lowered into JSC's WETF pool for EVA simulation
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Apr 25, 1991

STS-48 MS Buchli, in EMU, is lowered into JSC's WETF pool for EVA simulation

STS-48 Mission Specialist (MS) James F. Buchli, wearing an extravehicular mobility unit (EMU), is watched by...

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NASA image: STS-39 EMU suited crewmembers are lowered into JSC's WETF Bldg 29 pool
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Aug 7, 1990

STS-39 EMU suited crewmembers are lowered into JSC's WETF Bldg 29 pool

S90-46030 (Aug 1990) --- Astronaut Donald R. McMonagle (foreground) wears an extravehicular mobility unit (EMU)...

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NASA image: STS-64 extravehicular activity training view
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Jun 21, 1993

STS-64 extravehicular activity training view

S93-37899 (October 1993) --- Astronaut Jerry M. Linenger, STS-64 mission specialist, is assisted by Steve Voyles and...

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NASA image: STS-39 MS Bluford wearing EMU is lowered into JSC's WETF Bldg 29 pool
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Jul 19, 1990

STS-39 MS Bluford wearing EMU is lowered into JSC's WETF Bldg 29 pool

S90-44118 (August 1990) --- Astronaut Guion S. Bluford, mission specialist for STS-39, wearing an extravehicular...

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NASA image: STS-103 crewmembers participate in bailout training in building 9N
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May 24, 1999

STS-103 crewmembers participate in bailout training in building 9N

S99-08662 (24 May 1999) --- Prior to a training session on emergency bailout, three STS-103 mission specialists...

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NASA image: STS-99 crewmembers Kavandi and Thiel suit up in EMUs for NBL training
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May 27, 1999

STS-99 crewmembers Kavandi and Thiel suit up in EMUs for NBL training

S99-05726 (26 May 1999) --- Astronaut Janet L. Kavandi, mission specialist, is about to be lowered into a deep pool...

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NASA image: STS-102 and Expedition Four bailout training in Building 9NW
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Sep 27, 2000

STS-102 and Expedition Four bailout training in Building 9NW

JSC2000-E-23719 (September 2000) --- Attired in training versions of their full-pressure launch and entry garments,...

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Feb 24, 2001

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[Photo courtesy of Boeing photographer Bob Williams.] The orbiter Columbia, atop a modified Boeing 747, rolls under...

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NASA image: Astronauts Michael Anderson and Stephen Robinson during WETF training
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Feb 14, 1996

Astronauts Michael Anderson and Stephen Robinson during WETF training

S96-12924 (14 February 1996) --- astronaut Stephen K. Robinson stands on a platform connected to a hoist that will...

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NASA image: STS-35 MS Hoffman and MS Parker on the middeck of Columbia, OV-102
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 MS Hoffman and MS Parker on the middeck of Columbia, OV-102

STS035-49-029 (2-10 Dec 1990) --- Posing on the middeck of Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, are Mission...

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NASA image: Astronaut Mary Ellen Weber during training session in WETF
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May 1, 1994

Astronaut Mary Ellen Weber during training session in WETF

Attired in a training version of the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU), Astronaut Mary Ellen Weber participates in...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1290
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Nov 9, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Terry Kent (left), United Space Alliance, and James Silviano (right), NASA, inspect...

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NASA image: STS-40 MS Jernigan wearing EMU prepares for a simulation in JSC's WETF pool
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Aug 3, 1990

STS-40 MS Jernigan wearing EMU prepares for a simulation in JSC's WETF pool

S90-46492 (16 Aug 1990) --- Astronaut Tamara E. Jernigan, STS-40 mission specialist, is pictured in a training...

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NASA image: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Flight Operations team reviews procedures before beginning a rehearsal of a helicopter...

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NASA image: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Flight Operations team reviews procedures before beginning a rehearsal of a helicopter...

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NASA image: Astronauts Robert Curbeam and Kathryn Hire during WETF training
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Feb 13, 1996

Astronauts Robert Curbeam and Kathryn Hire during WETF training

S96-12948 (14 February 1996) --- Astronaut Robert L. Curbeam, Jr. stands on a platform connected to a hoist that...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 3
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Jul 27, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 3

Navy divers from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Expeditionary Support Unit 1 practice contingency recovery...

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NASA image: iss051e049012
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May 23, 2017

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iss051e049012 (May 23, 2017) --- Air Force colonel and NASA astronaut Jack Fischer (left) works outside the U.S....

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NASA image: Astronaut Scott Carpenter completes top egress training in white room
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Mar 16, 1962

Astronaut Scott Carpenter completes top egress training in white room

S62-01383 (1962) --- Project Mercury astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 7 (the nation's...

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NASA image: View of a standard tool kit left on the ISS
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Sep 17, 2000

View of a standard tool kit left on the ISS

S106-E-5259 (17 September 2000) --- Tools that look much like those that you might find in any residential garage...

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NASA image: STS-53 MS Clifford, in EMU, dons gloves with technicians' assistance at JSC
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Aug 4, 1992

STS-53 MS Clifford, in EMU, dons gloves with technicians' assistance at JSC

S92-42681 (28 July 1992) --- STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Mission Specialist (MS) Michael R.U....

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NASA image: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Flight Operations team participate in a rehearsal of a helicopter...

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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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