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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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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39A, a rescue team member and astronaut-suited worker approach landing in...

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Mar 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a simulated emergency landing of a shuttle crew at NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0492
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Mar 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In a simulated emergency landing of a shuttle crew at NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0491
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Mar 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In a simulated emergency landing of a shuttle crew at NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2437
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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39-A, a rescue force helps co-workers as part of an emergency egress...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2446
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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a simulated launch countdown_emergency simulation on Launch Pad 39A, the rescue...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2443
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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39A, rescue team members and astronaut-suited workers exit a slidewire...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0501
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Mar 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a simulated emergency landing of a shuttle crew at NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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Mar 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, emergency personnel tends to...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2444
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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a simulated launch countdown_emergency simulation on Launch Pad 39A, the rescue...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2445
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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a simulated launch countdown_emergency simulation on Launch Pad 39A, the rescue...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2452
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Dec 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a simulated launch countdown_emergency simulation on Launch Pad 39A, the rescue...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0495
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Mar 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In a simulated emergency landing of a shuttle crew at NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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Mar 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In a simulated emergency landing of a shuttle crew at NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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Mar 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, emergency rescue worker tend...

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NASA image: Artemis III Lunar Spacesuit Testing
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Nov 17, 2025

Artemis III Lunar Spacesuit Testing

NASA crew members practice emergency rescue drills during simulated lunar surface operations at NASA’s Neutral...

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NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Virtual Reality Laboratory Capabilities
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May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Virtual Reality Laboratory Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC Virtual Reality laboratory (VRL), a VR simulation development and operations laboratory...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 crewman in rescue net being hoisted up to helicopter
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Mar 13, 1969

Apollo 9 crewman in rescue net being hoisted up to helicopter

Aerial view of an Apollo 9 crewman in a new rescue net (a Billy Pugh net) being hoisted aboard a Navy helicopter...

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NASA image: SpaceX Recovery Trainer Egress and Handling Testing
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Apr 17, 2018

SpaceX Recovery Trainer Egress and Handling Testing

A C-17 Globemaster aircraft from the Alaska Air National Guard’s 249th Airlift Squadron flies overhead as pararescue...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1367
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May 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Participants in a rescue training exercise, known as Mode VIII, are successfully launched...

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May 12, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Representatives of the 301st Rescue Squadron demonstrate the use of rescue equipment on the...

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Oct 23, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Fire Station No. 2 near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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Oct 23, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Fire Station No. 2 near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3741
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Oct 23, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Fire Station No. 2 near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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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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