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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: Ejection Seat Install
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Feb 7, 2022

Ejection Seat Install

NASA Life Support Technician Mathew Sechler provides support as the X-59’s ejection seat is installed into the...

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NASA image: M2-F1 ejection seat test at South Edwards
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Mar 15, 1963

M2-F1 ejection seat test at South Edwards

The M2-F1 was fitted with an ejection seat before the airtow flights began. The project selected the seat used in...

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NASA image: Bell X-1A ejection seat test setup
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May 12, 1955

Bell X-1A ejection seat test setup

Bell X-1A ejection seat test setup

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NASA image: ASCAN Susan J. Helms participates in ejection seat training at Vance AFB
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Aug 14, 1990

ASCAN Susan J. Helms participates in ejection seat training at Vance AFB

S90-45852 (29-31 July 1990) --- Susan J. Helms, one of 23 astronaut candidates who began a year's training and...

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NASA image: SEG 210 Forebody
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Jul 28, 2020

SEG 210 Forebody

Event: SEG 210 Forebody A Lockheed Martin technician works on the ejection seat support structure and once complete,...

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NASA image: Pilot Fullerton sleeps on aft flight deck
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Mar 30, 1982

Pilot Fullerton sleeps on aft flight deck

STS003-22-113 (24 March 1982) --- Astronaut Gordon Fullerton, STS-3 pilot, wearing communication kit assembly...

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NASA image: EC88-0052-4
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Mar 29, 1988

EC88-0052-4

View of the left cockpit and pilot's seat of the F-111 MAW aircraft. Unlike most fighter aircraft of the time, the...

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NASA image: Canopy-Cockpit-Run Stall Equipment and Ground Points
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Feb 7, 2022

Canopy-Cockpit-Run Stall Equipment and Ground Points

Lockheed Martin technicians temporarily remove the canopy from the X-59 in preparation for final installation of the...

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NASA image: Pilot Fullerton in ejection escape suit (EES) on aft flight deck
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Mar 30, 1982

Pilot Fullerton in ejection escape suit (EES) on aft flight deck

STS003-31-290 (30 March 1982) --- Astronaut Gordon Fullerton, STS-3 pilot, wearing communications kit assembly...

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NASA image: Astronaut Walter Schirra during weight and balance test
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Sep 22, 1965

Astronaut Walter Schirra during weight and balance test

S65-54319 (22 Sept. 1965) --- Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr., command pilot of the Gemini-6 prime crew, undergoes...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edward White being weighed and balanced in spacecraft seat
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Jul 7, 1965

Astronaut Edward White being weighed and balanced in spacecraft seat

S65-19585 (21 May 1965) --- Astronaut James A. McDivitt, command pilot for the Gemini-Titan 4 prime crew,...

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NASA image: Pilot Fullerton reviews FDF and TAGS printout on forward flight deck
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Mar 30, 1982

Pilot Fullerton reviews FDF and TAGS printout on forward flight deck

STS003-23-180 (22-30 March 1982) --- Astronaut Gordon Fullerton, STS-3 pilot, wearing communications kit assembly...

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NASA image: ASCAN Helms participates in T-38 training at Vance Air Force Base (VAFB)
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Aug 14, 1990

ASCAN Helms participates in T-38 training at Vance Air Force Base (VAFB)

S90-45896 (29-31 July 1990) --- Susan J. Helms, one of the 23 astronaut candidates who began a year's training and...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00252
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Jul 20, 2004

KSC-04-S-00252

The space adventure is officially starting for eight of NASA's newest astronauts and three astronauts from the Japan...

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NASA image: KSC-80pc-0527
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Oct 1, 1980

KSC-80pc-0527

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Prime crew astronauts for the first space shuttle mission, Commander John Young and...

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NASA image: Main Building (4800) at Dryden FRC
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Sep 5, 1991

Main Building (4800) at Dryden FRC

The X-1E research aircraft provides a striking view at the entrance of NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center,...

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NASA image: Craig R. Bomben
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Jun 19, 2001

Craig R. Bomben

Craig R. Bomben became a pilot in the Flight Crew Branch of NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif.,...

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NASA image: ECN-1606
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Jan 11, 1967

ECN-1606

In this 1967 NASA Flight Reserch Center photograph the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle (LLRV) is viewed from the...

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Audio
Jan 24, 2025

HWHAP Ep369_Mission Control - Station in Motion

Host (Dane Turner): Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center,...

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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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