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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: STS-131 crew during Cake Cutting ceremony
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Mar 10, 2010

STS-131 crew during Cake Cutting ceremony

JSC2010-E-039299 (10 March 2010) --- The STS-131 crew members pose for a photo during a cake-cutting ceremony in the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting
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Jun 21, 2023

NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson speaks to leadership from NOAA, USGS, USDA, USAID, EPA, and FEMA at the opening of...

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NASA image: NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting
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Jun 21, 2023

NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson speaks to leadership from NOAA, USGS, USDA, USAID, EPA, and FEMA at the opening of...

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NASA image: NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting
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Jun 21, 2023

NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting

The hyperwall of NASA’s Earth Information Center is seen, Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA...

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NASA image: STS-131 crew during Cake Cutting ceremony
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Mar 10, 2010

STS-131 crew during Cake Cutting ceremony

JSC2010-E-039298 (10 March 2010) --- The STS-131 crew members pose for a photo during a cake-cutting ceremony in the...

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NASA image: STS-134 prime crew cake cutting ceremony
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Mar 8, 2011

STS-134 prime crew cake cutting ceremony

JSC2011-E-024817 (8 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mark Kelly, STS-134 commander, speaks to a crowd during a...

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NASA image: STS-131 crew during Cake Cutting ceremony
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Mar 10, 2010

STS-131 crew during Cake Cutting ceremony

JSC2010-E-039296 (10 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter (left), STS-131 commander, speaks to a crowd...

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NASA image: STS-134 prime crew cake cutting ceremony
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Mar 8, 2011

STS-134 prime crew cake cutting ceremony

JSC2011-E-024812 (8 March 2011) --- STS-134 crew members pose for a photo during a cake-cutting ceremony in the Jake...

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NASA image: Zero-G Drop Tower (VOTY Cut)
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Dec 18, 2023

Zero-G Drop Tower (VOTY Cut)

A short version of the Zero-G Drop Tower capabilities documenting the unique experiment package drop process.

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NASA image: Apollo 9 crew prepares to cut cake on U.S.S. Guadalcanal
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Mar 13, 1969

Apollo 9 crew prepares to cut cake on U.S.S. Guadalcanal

The Apollo 9 crew prepares to cut the 350-pound cake which was baked on the U.S.S. Guadalcanal in their honor. Left...

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NASA image: STS-133 cake cutting ceremony marking the end of their training.
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Sep 20, 2010

STS-133 cake cutting ceremony marking the end of their training.

JSC2010-E-164857 (20 Sept. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt, STS-133 mission specialist, speaks to a crowd...

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NASA image: STS-133 cake cutting ceremony marking the end of their training.
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Sep 20, 2010

STS-133 cake cutting ceremony marking the end of their training.

JSC2010-E-164858 (20 Sept. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Tim Kopra, STS-133 mission specialist, speaks to a crowd during...

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NASA image: Williams cuts his hair in the SM during Expedition 13
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May 9, 2006

Williams cuts his hair in the SM during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-17184 (9 May 2006) --- Astronaut Jeffrey N. Williams, Expedition 13 NASA space station science officer and...

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NASA image: STS-133 cake cutting ceremony marking the end of their training.
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Sep 20, 2010

STS-133 cake cutting ceremony marking the end of their training.

JSC2010-E-164860 (20 Sept. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Alvin Drew, STS-133 mission specialist, speaks to a crowd during...

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NASA image: Culbertson cuts his hair in the Service Module during Expedition Three
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Sep 22, 2001

Culbertson cuts his hair in the Service Module during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-6104 (22 September 2001) --- Astronaut Frank L. Culbertson, Jr., Expedition Three mission commander, cuts...

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NASA image: STS-133 cake cutting ceremony marking the end of their training.
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Sep 20, 2010

STS-133 cake cutting ceremony marking the end of their training.

JSC2010-E-164856 (20 Sept. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Eric Boe, STS-133 pilot, speaks to a crowd during a cake-cutting...

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NASA image: STS-133 cake cutting ceremony marking the end of their training.
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Sep 20, 2010

STS-133 cake cutting ceremony marking the end of their training.

JSC2010-E-164859 (20 Sept. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Nicole Stott, STS-133 mission specialist, speaks to a crowd...

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NASA image: STS-133 cake cutting ceremony marking the end of their training.
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Sep 20, 2010

STS-133 cake cutting ceremony marking the end of their training.

JSC2010-E-164854 (20 Sept. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Steve Lindsey, STS-133 commander, speaks to a crowd during a...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 Crew Members cut one another hair in the Destiny Laboratory
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Oct 11, 2009

Expedition 21 Crew Members cut one another hair in the Destiny Laboratory

ISS021-E-005057 (11 Oct. 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 21 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: STS-133 cake cutting ceremony marking the end of their training.
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Sep 20, 2010

STS-133 cake cutting ceremony marking the end of their training.

JSC2010-E-164861 (20 Sept. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Alvin Drew, STS-133 mission specialist, speaks to a crowd during...

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NASA image: SLSL Ribbon-cutting Ceremony
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Nov 19, 2003

SLSL Ribbon-cutting Ceremony

Representatives of the NASA-Kennedy Space Center and the state of Florida prepare to cut the ribbon officially...

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NASA image: SLSL Ribbon-cutting Ceremony
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Nov 19, 2003

SLSL Ribbon-cutting Ceremony

Center Director Jim Kennedy presents a NASA Public Service Award to Douglas Britt of the Dynamac Corp. at a...

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NASA image: SLSL Ribbon-cutting Ceremony
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Nov 19, 2003

SLSL Ribbon-cutting Ceremony

Center Director Jim Kennedy presents a NASA Public Service Award to Douglas Britt of the Dynamac Corp. at a...

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NASA image: Expedition 41 Preflight
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Sep 23, 2014

Expedition 41 Preflight

Expedition 41 Flight Engineer Barry Wilmore gets his hair cut at the Cosmonaut Hotel, on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, at...

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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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