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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.

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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: Artemis Emergency Egress System
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Jul 12, 2024

Artemis Emergency Egress System

Take a look inside one of the emergency egress baskets at Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A, STS-117...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A, STS-117...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mission STS-117 Commander Rick Sturckow (right) gives a thumbs up after he and Pilot...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A, STS-117...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A, STS-117...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A, STS-117...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A, STS-117 Pilot...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mission STS-117 Commander Rick Sturckow sits in the cockpit of Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mission STS-117 Pilot Lee Archambault sits in the cockpit of Space Shuttle Atlantis at...

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NASA image: Astronaut Gordon Cooper leaves transfer van for launch pad
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May 15, 1963

Astronaut Gordon Cooper leaves transfer van for launch pad

S63-07632 (15 May 1963) --- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr. leaves the transfer van for the launch pad and the...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mission STS-117 Mission Specialists James Reilly (left) and Danny Olivas sit in the...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mission STS-117 Mission Specialist James Reilly egresses from Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mission STS-117 Mission Specialist Steven Swanson sits inside Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mission STS-117 Mission Specialist Patrick Forrester sits inside Space Shuttle...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mission STS-117 Commander Rick Sturckow completes emergency egress procedures at the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jean-Francois Clervoy in white room on launch pad 39B
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Nov 3, 1994

Astronaut Jean-Francois Clervoy in white room on launch pad 39B

STS066-S-003 (3 November 1994) --- In the white room at Launch Pad 39B, Jean-Francois Clervoy, mission specialist...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the 215-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A, Mission...

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NASA image: Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo 11 Launch - Crew Quarters Tour with Bob Cabana
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Jul 16, 2019

Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo 11 Launch - Crew Quarters Tour with Bob Cabana

Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo 11 Launch

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NASA image: STS-26 crew during emergency egress exercise at LC 39 launch pad B
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May 4, 1988

STS-26 crew during emergency egress exercise at LC 39 launch pad B

S88-40898 (4 May 1988) --- Astronauts, members of the orbiter close-out crew and fire and rescue personnel...

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NASA image: Gemini 10 prime crew participate in Simultaneous Launch Demonstration
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Jul 12, 1966

Gemini 10 prime crew participate in Simultaneous Launch Demonstration

S66-42702 (12 July 1966) --- Gemini-10 prime crew, astronauts John W. Young (left), command pilot, and Michael...

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NASA image: Astronaut Michael Collins during Simultaneous Launch Demonstration
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Jul 12, 1966

Astronaut Michael Collins during Simultaneous Launch Demonstration

S66-42704 (12 July 1966) --- Astronaut Michael Collins, prime crew pilot for the Gemini-10 spaceflight, is seen...

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NASA image: Astronaut Corps, STS-4 vehicle integration test team and other personnel
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Jun 14, 1982

Astronaut Corps, STS-4 vehicle integration test team and other personnel

S82-32200 (29 May 1982) --- Members of the JSC astronaut corps, STS-4 vehicle integration test team (VITT) and other...

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NASA image: Astronauts Mattingly and Hartsfield prepare to board van for liftoff rehersal
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Jun 14, 1982

Astronauts Mattingly and Hartsfield prepare to board van for liftoff rehersal

S82-32202 (29 May 1982) --- Astronauts Thomas K. (Ken) Mattingly II, center foreground, and Henry W. Hartsfield Jr.,...

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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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