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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: EFT1 CM at the O&C
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Feb 26, 2013

EFT1 CM at the O&C

The Orion Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) crew module inside the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building at...

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NASA image: DSCN1575
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Feb 26, 2013

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The Orion Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) crew module inside the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building at...

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NASA image: DSCN1579 - CM with Chambers in background
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Feb 26, 2013

DSCN1579 - CM with Chambers in background

The Orion Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) crew module inside the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building at...

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NASA image: Orion IOZ Progress
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May 26, 2023

Orion IOZ Progress

Inside the high bay of the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Orion IOZ Progress
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May 26, 2023

Orion IOZ Progress

Inside the high bay of the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: STS-26 Mission Specialist (MS) Lounge relaxes in KSC O&C Bldg preflight
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Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 Mission Specialist (MS) Lounge relaxes in KSC O&C Bldg preflight

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Mission Specialist (MS) John M. Lounge relaxes in reclining chair after...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Astrotech Space Operations processing facilities near KSC, workers begin moving NASA’s MESSENGER spacecraft into the building MESSENGER - short for MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry and Ranging - is being taken into a high bay clean room where employees of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, builders of the spacecraft, will perform an initial state-of-health check. Then processing for launch can begin, including checkout of the power systems, communications systems and control systems. The thermal blankets will also be attached for flight. MESSENGER will be launched May 11 on a six-year mission aboard a Boeing Delta II rocket. Liftoff is targeted for 2:26 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 11.
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Mar 10, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Astrotech Space Operations processing facilities near KSC, workers begin moving NASA’s MESSENGER spacecraft into the building MESSENGER - short for MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry and Ranging - is being taken into a high bay clean room where employees of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, builders of the spacecraft, will perform an initial state-of-health check. Then processing for launch can begin, including checkout of the power systems, communications systems and control systems. The thermal blankets will also be attached for flight. MESSENGER will be launched May 11 on a six-year mission aboard a Boeing Delta II rocket. Liftoff is targeted for 2:26 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 11.

NASA image: STS-26 crewmembers leave KSC O&C Bldg on their way to the launch pad
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Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 crewmembers leave KSC O&C Bldg on their way to the launch pad

STS-26 crewmembers, suited in launch and entry suits (LESs), leave the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Operations and...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-9 Wall Signing of Mission Patch
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Sep 23, 2024

SpaceX Crew-9 Wall Signing of Mission Patch

Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov signs his name inside the Astronaut Crew Quarters in the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: CFT Mission Dress Rehearsal
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Apr 26, 2024

CFT Mission Dress Rehearsal

During a mission dress rehearsal, NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test astronaut Butch Wilmore is photographed in his...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-8 Mission Logo (Zap the Wall)
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Feb 26, 2024

SpaceX Crew-8 Mission Logo (Zap the Wall)

From right to left to right, NASA astronauts Jeanette Epps, Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Roscosmos...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Live Launch Coverage
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Aug 26, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Live Launch Coverage

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 crew members walk down the hallway of the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building on...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Live Launch Coverage (Scrub)
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Feb 26, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Live Launch Coverage (Scrub)

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 crewmember Stephen Bowen, spacecraft commander, checks his SpaceX spacesuit in the crew suit-up...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Live Launch Coverage (Scrub)
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Feb 26, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Live Launch Coverage (Scrub)

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 crewmember Andrei Fedyaev, Roscosmos cosmonaut and mission specialist, is in his SpaceX...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-8 Mission Logo (Zap the Wall)
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Feb 26, 2024

SpaceX Crew-8 Mission Logo (Zap the Wall)

NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps signs her name inside the Astronaut Crew Quarters in the Neil A. Armstrong Operations...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-4 Suit-Up & Walkout Rehearsal
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Apr 20, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4 Suit-Up & Walkout Rehearsal

NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins smiles in the suit room inside Kennedy Space Center’s Neil A. Armstrong Operations...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Live Launch Coverage (Scrub)
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Feb 26, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Live Launch Coverage (Scrub)

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 crewmember Sultan Alneyadi, UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut and mission specialist, checks...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-4 Suit-Up & Walkout Rehearsal
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Apr 20, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4 Suit-Up & Walkout Rehearsal

NASA astronaut Bob Hines relaxes in the suit room inside Kennedy Space Center’s Neil A. Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-8 Mission Logo (Zap the Wall)
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Feb 26, 2024

SpaceX Crew-8 Mission Logo (Zap the Wall)

NASA astronaut Michael Barratt signs his name inside the Astronaut Crew Quarters in the Neil A. Armstrong Operations...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-4 Suit-Up & Walkout Rehearsal
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Apr 20, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4 Suit-Up & Walkout Rehearsal

NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins checks her spacesuit in the suit room inside Kennedy Space Center’s Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Live Launch Coverage (Scrub)
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Feb 26, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Live Launch Coverage (Scrub)

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 crewmember Sultan Alneyadi, UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut and mission specialist, is in...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Live Launch Coverage (Scrub)
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Feb 26, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Live Launch Coverage (Scrub)

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 crewmember Andrey Fedyaev, Roscosmos cosmonaut and mission specialist, checks his SpaceX...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-4 Suit-Up & Walkout Rehearsal
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Apr 20, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4 Suit-Up & Walkout Rehearsal

NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren gets assistance in the suit room inside Kennedy Space Center’s Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 European Service Module Mated to Work Stand
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Nov 26, 2018

Orion EM-1 European Service Module Mated to Work Stand

Inside the high bay of the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Astrotech Space Operations processing facilities near KSC, workers begin moving...

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