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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: STS-125 Astronauts Massimino and Johnson pose for Magazine Cover
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Dec 19, 2007

STS-125 Astronauts Massimino and Johnson pose for Magazine Cover

JSC2007-E-113868 (19 Dec. 2007) --- Astronauts Michael J. Massimino (seated), STS-125 mission specialist; and...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0032-008
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Mar 2, 2011

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STS-135 astronaut training in the Vertical Motion Simulator, Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA. Mission Chris...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0157-005
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Jul 28, 2008

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NASA AA - Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Jai Shin visits Ames Research Center and tours the Vertical Motion...

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NASA image: Vice President Pence @ Ames
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Nov 14, 2019

Vice President Pence @ Ames

Vice President Mike Pence right center, chatting with Jim Bridenstein, left, Tony Colaprete. left center and Dan...

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NASA image: Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Oct 29, 1964

Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Originally the Rendezvous was used by the astronauts preparing for Gemini missions. The Rendezvous Docking Simulator...

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NASA image: Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Oct 29, 1964

Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Originally the Rendezvous was used by the astronauts preparing for Gemini missions. The Rendezvous Docking Simulator...

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NASA image: Simulator - Ride, Sally K.
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May 24, 1983

Simulator - Ride, Sally K.

S83-32568 (23 May 1983) --- Astronaut Sally K. Ride, STS-7 mission specialist, straps herself into a seat in the...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew members Lindsey, Boe, Drew and Kopra for Motion Base Ascent Skill 32011 training
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Jan 25, 2010

STS-133 crew members Lindsey, Boe, Drew and Kopra for Motion Base Ascent Skill 32011 training

JSC2010-E-014044 (25 Jan. 2010) --- Attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry suits, NASA...

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NASA image: STS-134 crew commander Mark Kelly and some of his crew (Fincke, Vittori, Johnson)
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Feb 11, 2011

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

JSC2011-E-016868 (11 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mark Kelly, STS-134 commander, occupies the commander's station...

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NASA image: SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION SIMULATOR (SMS) - CONTROL PANEL - JSC
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Mar 22, 1978

SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION SIMULATOR (SMS) - CONTROL PANEL - JSC

S79-29067 (15 March 1979) --- An interior view of the space shuttle mission simulator (SMS), featuring the area...

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NASA image: STS-134 crew commander Mark Kelly and some of his crew (Fincke, Vittori, Johnson)
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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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NASA image: STS-98 crewmembers engages in preflight training in building 5
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Jun 16, 2000

STS-98 crewmembers engages in preflight training in building 5

JSC2000-04779 (16 June 2000) --- Astronaut Mark Polansky, STS-98 pilot, secures the head gear on a training version...

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NASA image: STS-134 crew commander Mark Kelly and some of his crew (Fincke, Vittori, Johnson)
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Feb 11, 2011

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

JSC2011-E-016871 (11 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronauts Mark Kelly (left), STS-134 commander, and Gregory H. Johnson,...

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NASA image: STS-134 crew commander Mark Kelly and some of his crew (Fincke, Vittori, Johnson)
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Feb 11, 2011

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

JSC2011-E-016874 (11 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mark Kelly (right foreground), STS-134 commander, and European...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew members Lindsey, Boe, Drew and Kopra for Motion Base Ascent Skill 32011 training
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Jan 25, 2010

STS-133 crew members Lindsey, Boe, Drew and Kopra for Motion Base Ascent Skill 32011 training

JSC2010-E-014040 (25 Jan. 2010) --- Attired in a training version of his shuttle launch and entry suit, NASA...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew members Lindsey, Boe, Drew and Kopra for Motion Base Ascent Skill 32011 training
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Jan 25, 2010

STS-133 crew members Lindsey, Boe, Drew and Kopra for Motion Base Ascent Skill 32011 training

JSC2010-E-014039 (25 Jan. 2010) --- Attired in a training version of his shuttle launch and entry suit, NASA...

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NASA image: STS-134 crew commander Mark Kelly and some of his crew (Fincke, Vittori, Johnson)
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Feb 11, 2011

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

JSC2011-E-016861 (11 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mark Kelly, STS-134 commander, occupies the commander's station...

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NASA image: STS-134 crew commander Mark Kelly and some of his crew (Fincke, Vittori, Johnson)
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Feb 11, 2011

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

JSC2011-E-016869 (11 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Gregory H. Johnson (left), STS-134 pilot, along with European...

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NASA image: CCP Astronauts Practice Spacewalking
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Sep 4, 2018

CCP Astronauts Practice Spacewalking

The Virtual Reality Lab at Johnson Space Center in Houston provides real-time graphics and motion simulators to...

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NASA image: CCP Astronauts Practice Spacewalking
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Oct 18, 2018

CCP Astronauts Practice Spacewalking

The Virtual Reality Lab at Johnson Space Center in Houston provides real-time graphics and motion simulators to...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0032-013
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Mar 2, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0032-013

STS-135 astronaut training in the Vertical Motion Simulator, Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA. From left to...

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NASA image: STS-116 Preflight Training, Motion Base Simulator, Bldg. 5.
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Jul 29, 2002

STS-116 Preflight Training, Motion Base Simulator, Bldg. 5.

JSC2002-E-33379 (29 July 2002) --- Astronaut William A. Oefelein, STS-116 pilot, occupies the pilot’s station...

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NASA image: CREW TRAINING (MOTION BASE SIMULATOR [MBS]) -  STS-26R - JSC
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Feb 11, 1987

CREW TRAINING (MOTION BASE SIMULATOR [MBS]) - STS-26R - JSC

S87-26822 (11 Feb. 1987) --- The Return to Flight crew, STS-26 pose for a photo prior to a training session in a...

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NASA image: STS-116 Preflight Training, Motion Base Simulator, Bldg. 5.
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Jul 29, 2002

STS-116 Preflight Training, Motion Base Simulator, Bldg. 5.

JSC2002-E-33368 (29 July 2002) --- Astronaut Robert L. Curbeam, Jr., STS-116 mission specialist, dons his training...

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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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