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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: GEMINI-TITAN-3 - MOLLY  BROWN (INSERTED)
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Mar 23, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN-3 - MOLLY BROWN (INSERTED)

S65-20605 (23 March 1965) --- Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom, the command pilot of the Gemini-Titan 3 mission, is shown...

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NASA image: Astronaut Richard F. Gordon suits up during Apollo 12 prelaunch countdown
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Nov 14, 1969

Astronaut Richard F. Gordon suits up during Apollo 12 prelaunch countdown

Astronaut Richard F. Gordon Jr., Apollo 12 command module pilot, suits up in the Kennedy Space Center's Manned...

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NASA image: STS-97 crew trains in CCT II, building 9
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Jun 15, 2000

STS-97 crew trains in CCT II, building 9

JSC2000-04749 (15 June 2000) --- Astronaut Michael J. Bloomfield, STS-97 pilot, prepares to participate in a 'dry...

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NASA image: APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) Russian language class
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Jun 1, 1974

APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) Russian language class

Apollo Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) astronauts Donald K. Slayton, docking module pilot; and Thomas P. Stafford,...

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NASA image: Antonelli at the aft FD during STS-132 / Expedition 23 Joint Operations
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May 17, 2010

Antonelli at the aft FD during STS-132 / Expedition 23 Joint Operations

S132-E-007736 (17 May 2010) --- NASA astronaut Tony Antonelli, STS-132 pilot, works on the aft flight deck of the...

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NASA image: ARC-1956-A-22193
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Oct 31, 1956

ARC-1956-A-22193

NACA/Ames photographer North American F-86D with Pilot Robert C Innis and Crew Chief Russell O. Barton hold sign...

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NASA image: X-56B Begins New Flight Series
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Apr 19, 2021

X-56B Begins New Flight Series

The X-56B remotely piloted aircraft began a new flight series April 19 at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: Astronut John H. Glenn
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Feb 20, 1962

Astronut John H. Glenn

Astronaut John H. Glenn sits in a car in front of the east side of the Mercury Mission Control building. Glenn was...

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NASA image: Homecoming for STS-99 crew at Ellington Field
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Feb 23, 2000

Homecoming for STS-99 crew at Ellington Field

JSC2000-01643 (23 February 2000) --- JSC Director George W.S. Abbey greets astronaut Dominic L. Gorie, pilot,...

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NASA image: Hurley in the FWD FD of Space Shuttle Endeavor during STS-127 Mission
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Jul 16, 2009

Hurley in the FWD FD of Space Shuttle Endeavor during STS-127 Mission

S127-E-005129 (15 July 2009) --- Astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-127 pilot, is pictured on the flight deck of Space...

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NASA image: Hurley looks at procedures in the aft FD on the Space Shuttle Endeavour during the STS-127 Mission
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Jul 16, 2009

Hurley looks at procedures in the aft FD on the Space Shuttle Endeavour during the STS-127 Mission

S127-E-006232 (16 July 2009) --- Astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-127 pilot, reads a checklist on the aft flight deck of...

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NASA image: Archambault and Forrester work at control panel on the aft FD of STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Jun 9, 2007

Archambault and Forrester work at control panel on the aft FD of STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S117-E-06653 (9 June 2007) --- Astronauts Lee Archambault (left), STS-117 pilot, and Patrick Forrester, mission...

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NASA image: Poindexter in hatch area of MDDK during STS-122
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Feb 8, 2008

Poindexter in hatch area of MDDK during STS-122

S122-E-006223 (8 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-122 pilot, passes through a tunnel on the Space...

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NASA image: STS-130 Nationals Park Visit
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Apr 20, 2010

STS-130 Nationals Park Visit

NASA STS-130 Pilot Terry Virts, right, is interviewed by Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) reporter Debbie Taylor...

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NASA image: jsc2022e068652
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Aug 18, 2022

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jsc2022e068652 (Aug. 18, 2022) --- SpaceX Crew-5 Pilot Josh Cassada from NASA poses for a portrait in his Crew...

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NASA image: F-15 N836NA SSP2 Flight-6 Aerials
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Dec 8, 2021

F-15 N836NA SSP2 Flight-6 Aerials

F-15 N836NA with test pilots Nils Larson and Jim Less at the controls flying over the Colorado River during Shock...

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NASA image: Poindexter on FD during STS-122
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Feb 9, 2008

Poindexter on FD during STS-122

S122-E-007157 (9 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-122 pilot, looks over a checklist while working on...

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NASA image: Official Astronaut Portrait of Greg Johnson in ACES suit
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Jul 27, 2010

Official Astronaut Portrait of Greg Johnson in ACES suit

JSC2011-E-017046 (27 July 2010) --- NASA astronaut Gregory H. Johnson, pilot. Photo credit: NASA or National...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT CARPENTER, SCOTT - WATER EGRESS TEST - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7
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Jan 1, 1962

ASTRONAUT CARPENTER, SCOTT - WATER EGRESS TEST - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7

S62-02852 (1962) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7) mission, goes through...

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NASA image: Johnson and Altman in the Shuttle Atlantis Middeck
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May 12, 2009

Johnson and Altman in the Shuttle Atlantis Middeck

S125-E-006489 (12 May 2009) --- Astronaut Gregory C. Johnson, pilot, helps with unpacking chores on Atlantis? mid...

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NASA image: KSC-72P-0532
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Dec 3, 1972

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Apollo 17 Astronaut-Scientist Harrison H. Schmitt, right, reviews lunar flight plan with Mission Commander Eugene A....

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NASA image: Official Astronaut Portrait of Greg Johnson in ACES suit
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Jul 27, 2010

Official Astronaut Portrait of Greg Johnson in ACES suit

JSC2011-E-017045 (27 July 2010) --- NASA astronaut Gregory H. Johnson, pilot. Photo credit: NASA or National...

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NASA image: Antonelli and Phillips setup Cycle Ergometer on Middeck (MDDK)
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Mar 19, 2009

Antonelli and Phillips setup Cycle Ergometer on Middeck (MDDK)

S119-E-006662 (19 March 2009) --- Astronauts Tony Antonelli (left), STS-119 pilot; and John Phillips, mission...

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NASA image: jsc2023e066240
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Oct 15, 2023

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jsc2023e066240 (Oct. 15, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-8 Pilot Michael Barratt participates in preflight...

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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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