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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: KSC-2014-2790
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Apr 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- For a training exercise, "volunteer patient" George Jacobs, NASA's deputy director of Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2791
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Apr 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- For a training exercise, "volunteer patient" George Jacobs, NASA's deputy director of Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2793
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Apr 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- For a training exercise, "volunteer patient" George Jacobs, NASA's deputy director of Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2792
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Apr 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- For a training exercise, "volunteer patient" George Jacobs, NASA's deputy director of Center...

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NASA image: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Flight Operations team prepare for a rehearsal of a helicopter crash-landing...

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NASA image: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Flight Operations team prepare for a rehearsal of a helicopter crash-landing...

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NASA image: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Flight Operations team prepare for a rehearsal of a helicopter crash-landing...

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NASA image: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Flight Operations team participate in a rehearsal of a helicopter...

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NASA image: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

A member of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Flight Operations team prepares for a rehearsal of a helicopter...

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NASA image: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Flight Operations team reviews procedures before beginning a rehearsal of a helicopter...

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NASA image: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Flight Operations team reviews procedures before beginning a rehearsal of a helicopter...

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NASA image: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Flight Operations team participate in a rehearsal of a helicopter...

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NASA image: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

An Aircraft Mishap Preparedness and Contingency Plan is underway at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Flight Operations prepares to rehearse a helicopter crash-landing to test new and...

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NASA image: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Flight Operations team participate in a rehearsal of a helicopter...

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NASA image: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Flight Operations team participate in a rehearsal of a helicopter...

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NASA image: Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF
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Feb 14, 2018

Aircraft Mishap Exercise at SLF

An Aircraft Mishap Preparedness and Contingency Plan is underway at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1354
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Feb 10, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Special Rescue Operations firefighters with NASA Fire Rescue Services in the Protective...

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NASA image: Orion's Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities
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Sep 21, 2016

Orion's Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities

Tim Goddard, center, NASA Open Water Recovery Operations director, reviews recovery procedures with U.S. Navy...

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NASA image: Orion Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities
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Sep 20, 2016

Orion Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities

Tim Goddard, NASA Open Water Recovery Operations director, briefs U.S. Navy divers, Air Force pararescuemen and...

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NASA image: Orion's Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities
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Sep 21, 2016

Orion's Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities

Tim Goddard, center, NASA Open Water Recovery Operations director, briefs U.S. Navy divers, Air Force pararescuemen...

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NASA image: Orion Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities
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Sep 20, 2016

Orion Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) Activities

Tim Goddard, far right, NASA Open Water Recovery Operations director, briefs U.S. Navy divers, Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1374
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May 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An HH-60G helicopter flies overhead of a rescue boat during a training exercise, known as...

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NASA image: Boeing Extrication Team training on Boeing Mock-Up Trainer (BMT)
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May 25, 2018

Boeing Extrication Team training on Boeing Mock-Up Trainer (BMT)

The Boeing extrication team train on the Boeing Mock-up Trainer from May 25 through May 28, 2018, at NASA's Johnson...

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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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