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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: Mercury preflight image
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May 15, 1963

Mercury preflight image

JSC2013-E-076221 (15 May 1963) --- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr. waited inside the transfer van for several minutes...

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NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0386-4
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Nov 1, 1996

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MD-900 (N900MH) Helicopter Noise Abatement Test - Crows Landing, Van

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NASA image: STS-115 Crew walkout to van
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Sep 9, 2006

STS-115 Crew walkout to van

STS115-S-007 (9 Sept. 2006) --- After suiting up, the STS-115 crewmembers exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: STS-124 crew walkout to van
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Jun 26, 2008

STS-124 crew walkout to van

STS124-S-005 (31 May 2008) --- After suiting up, the STS-124 crewmembers exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: STS-109 crew walkout to van
Image
Mar 1, 2002

STS-109 crew walkout to van

STS109-S-021 (1 March 2002) --- The STS-109 crew members wave to onlookers as they stride out from the Operations...

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NASA image: STS-124 crew walkout to van
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Jun 2, 2008

STS-124 crew walkout to van

STS124-S-006 (31 May 2008) --- After suiting up, the STS-124 crewmembers pause alongside the Astrovan to wave...

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NASA image: ARC-1964-A-32809-11
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Jul 9, 1964

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Dr Harold Klein discusses work with Congressman William K Van Pelt during visit and tour of Ames

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NASA image: ARC-1974-A74-9030-1
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Dec 5, 1974

ARC-1974-A74-9030-1

Dr. John A. Simpson and Dr James Van Allen discuss Pioneer 11 Mission to Juiter and Saturn during morning briefing.

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NASA image: Microgravity
Image
May 1, 1985

Microgravity

STS-51B, Spacelab-3, Payload Specialist Lodewijk van den Berg on flight deck with earth view out window.

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NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Oct 7, 1983

Microgravity

Vapor Crystal Growth System (VCGS), Flown on IML-1, Spacelab 3, Principal Investigator: Lodewijk van den Berg

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 37 mission
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Oct 17, 2013

Earth Observation taken during the Expedition 37 mission

Earth observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 37 crew. Per Twitter message: Lake Van, eastern Turkey.

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NASA image: Portraits - Shuttle Payload Specialists (PS)'s - JSC
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Jun 20, 1984

Portraits - Shuttle Payload Specialists (PS)'s - JSC

S84-36140 (16 June 1984) --- Lodewijk van den Berg, EG&G Corporation Spacelab 3 Payload Specialist.

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NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0386-6
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Nov 1, 1996

ARC-1996-AC96-0386-6

MD-900 (N900MH) Helicopter Noise Abatement Test - Crows Landing, Microphones, Van and balloon blimp (wind indicator)

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NASA image: STS-131 Flight Directors
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Mar 30, 2010

STS-131 Flight Directors

JSC2010-E-045171 (30 March 2010) --- Flight director Ed Van Cise

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NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Jun 1, 1985

Microgravity

STS-51B, Spacelab 3, Lodewijk van den Berg coming through the turnel.

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NASA image: Nex-Gen Space Observatory
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Oct 26, 2011

Nex-Gen Space Observatory

U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), third from right, cuts the yellow ribbon presenting the James Webb Space...

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NASA image: Nex-Gen Space Observatory
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Oct 26, 2011

Nex-Gen Space Observatory

NASA, space science industry and government officials are seen in front of a full-size model of NASA's James Webb...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-033
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Mar 9, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-033

Space Shuttle 3% scale model to analyze removal of PAL ramp and other effects i the 9x7ft w.t. with Bill Van Zuylen,...

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NASA image: ARC-1974-AC74-9032-234
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Dec 2, 1974

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Pioneer 11 Mission to Jupiter: encounter briefing with (L-R) Dr. E. J. Smith, Dr J. A. Van Allen, and Dr D. L. Judge

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NASA image: 2013-4198
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Nov 20, 2013

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DATE: 11-20-13 LOCATION: Van Horn, Tx SUBJECT: Blue Origin Milestone 3.6 BE-3 Engine Test Fire PHOTOGRAPHER: Lauren...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-032
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Mar 9, 2006

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Space Shuttle 3% scale model to analyze removal of PAL ramp and other effects i the 9x7ft w.t. with Bill Van Zuylen,...

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NASA image: ARC-1974-AC74-9036-236
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Dec 1, 1974

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Dr. E. J. Smith (L) Dr. James Van Allen (R) during press conference for Pioneer 11 Jupiter encounter

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NASA image: ARC-1964-A-32809A
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Jul 9, 1964

ARC-1964-A-32809A

Dr Cyril Ponnamperuma and Dr Harold Klein discuss work with Congressman William K Van Pelt during visit and tour of Ames

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-034
Image
Mar 9, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-034

Space Shuttle 3% scale model to analyze removal of PAL ramp and other effects i the 9x7ft w.t. with Bill Van Zuylen,...

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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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