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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: ARC-2009-ACD09-0054-002
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Apr 9, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0054-002

Yuri's Night 2009 held at the California Acaemy of Sciences in San Francisco, California Ames volunteer David Morse...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0054-015
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Apr 9, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0054-015

Yuri's Night 2009 held at the California Acaemy of Sciences in San Francisco, California Center Deputy Center...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0054-014
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Apr 9, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0054-014

Yuri's Night 2009 held at the California Acaemy of Sciences in San Francisco, California Center Deputy Center...

ARC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Volunteers from the KSC Fire-Rescue team dressed in launch and entry suits settle into seats in an orbiter crew compartment mock-up under the guidance of George Brittingham, USA suit technician on the Closeout Crew. Brittingham is helping Catherine Di Biase, a nurse with Bionetics Life Sciences. They are all taking part in a “Mode VII” emergency landing simulation at Kennedy Space Center. The purpose is to exercise emergency preparedness personnel, equipment and facilities in rescuing astronauts from a downed orbiter and providing immediate medical attention. This simulation presents an orbiter that has crashed short of the Shuttle Landing Facility in a wooded area 2-1/2 miles south of Runway 33. Emergency crews will respond to the volunteer “astronauts” simulating various injuries. Rescuers must remove the crew, provide triage and transport to hospitals those who need further treatment. Local hospitals are participating in the exercise.
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Feb 18, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Volunteers from the KSC Fire-Rescue team dressed in launch and entry suits settle into seats in an orbiter crew compartment mock-up under the guidance of George Brittingham, USA suit technician on the Closeout Crew. Brittingham is helping Catherine Di Biase, a nurse with Bionetics Life Sciences. They are all taking part in a “Mode VII” emergency landing simulation at Kennedy Space Center. The purpose is to exercise emergency preparedness personnel, equipment and facilities in rescuing astronauts from a downed orbiter and providing immediate medical attention. This simulation presents an orbiter that has crashed short of the Shuttle Landing Facility in a wooded area 2-1/2 miles south of Runway 33. Emergency crews will respond to the volunteer “astronauts” simulating various injuries. Rescuers must remove the crew, provide triage and transport to hospitals those who need further treatment. Local hospitals are participating in the exercise.

NASA image: Live Demo! Make Discoveries & Hunt Galaxies with NASA (Twitch Stream)
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Apr 29, 2025

Live Demo! Make Discoveries & Hunt Galaxies with NASA (Twitch Stream)

Live Demo! Make Discoveries & Hunt Galaxies with NASA (Twitch Stream)

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NASA image: Volunteers Help Decide Where to Point Mars Camera
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Jul 22, 2015

Volunteers Help Decide Where to Point Mars Camera

This series of images from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter successively zooms into "spider" features -- or...

JPL
NASA image: International Observe the Moon Night
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Oct 28, 2017

International Observe the Moon Night

A volunteer assists an eager participant at International Observe the Moon Night Oct. 28 at the U.S. Space & Rocket...

MSFC
NASA image: International Observe the Moon Night
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Oct 28, 2017

International Observe the Moon Night

Volunteer Billy Hix with his telescope at International Observe the Moon Night. The event, hosted by the Planetary...

MSFC
NASA image: FIRST Robotics Kickoff
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Jan 6, 2007

FIRST Robotics Kickoff

NASA engineers Scott Olive (left) and Bo Clarke answer questions during the 2007 FIRST (For Inspiration and...

SSC
NASA image: NASA Administrator Bolden Volunteers with the DC Cares Program
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Dec 14, 2009

NASA Administrator Bolden Volunteers with the DC Cares Program

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden spent time volunteering with DC Cares at the Park View Recreation Center in...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bolden Volunteers with the DC Cares Program
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Dec 14, 2009

NASA Administrator Bolden Volunteers with the DC Cares Program

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden spent time volunteering with DC Cares at the Park View Recreation Center in...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bolden Volunteers with the DC Cares Program
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Dec 14, 2009

NASA Administrator Bolden Volunteers with the DC Cares Program

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden spent time volunteering with DC Cares at the Park View Recreation Center in...

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NASA image: 2010 FIRST Robotics Bayou Regional Tournament
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Mar 5, 2010

2010 FIRST Robotics Bayou Regional Tournament

Student-built robots maneuver the course during the 2010 Bayou Regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of...

SSC
NASA image: NASA Administrator Bolden Volunteers with the DC Cares Program
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Dec 14, 2009

NASA Administrator Bolden Volunteers with the DC Cares Program

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden spent time volunteering with DC Cares at the Park View Recreation Center in...

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NASA image: 2011 FIRST LEGO League
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Dec 4, 2010

2011 FIRST LEGO League

Matthew Myles (left) and Agrippa Kellum from Armstrong Middle School in Starkville, watch as their LEGO robot...

SSC
NASA image: NASA Administrator Bolden Volunteers with the DC Cares Program
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Dec 14, 2009

NASA Administrator Bolden Volunteers with the DC Cares Program

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden spent time volunteering with DC Cares at the Park View Recreation Center in...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bolden Volunteers with the DC Cares Program
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Dec 14, 2009

NASA Administrator Bolden Volunteers with the DC Cares Program

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden spent time volunteering with DC Cares at the Park View Recreation Center in...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-2013-1868
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Mar 19, 2013

KSC-2013-1868

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Educator Resource Center at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-1871
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Mar 19, 2013

KSC-2013-1871

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Educator Resource Center at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-1869
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Mar 19, 2013

KSC-2013-1869

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Educator Resource Center at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in...

KSC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Launch Control Center, officials monitor the “Mode VII” emergency landing simulation being conducted at Kennedy Space Center and managed and directed from the LCC. From left are Dr. Luis Moreno and Dr. David Reed, with Bionetics Life Sciences, and Dr. Philip Scarpa, with the KSC Safety, Occupational Health and Environment Division. The purpose of the Mode VII is to exercise emergency preparedness personnel, equipment and facilities in rescuing astronauts from a downed orbiter and providing immediate medical attention. This simulation presents an orbiter that has crashed short of the Shuttle Landing Facility in a wooded area 2-1/2 miles south of Runway 33. Emergency crews are responding to the volunteer “astronauts” who are simulating various injuries inside the crew compartment mock-up. Rescuers must remove the crew, provide triage and transport to hospitals those who need further treatment. Local hospitals are participating in the exercise.
Image
Feb 18, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Launch Control Center, officials monitor the “Mode VII” emergency landing simulation being conducted at Kennedy Space Center and managed and directed from the LCC. From left are Dr. Luis Moreno and Dr. David Reed, with Bionetics Life Sciences, and Dr. Philip Scarpa, with the KSC Safety, Occupational Health and Environment Division. The purpose of the Mode VII is to exercise emergency preparedness personnel, equipment and facilities in rescuing astronauts from a downed orbiter and providing immediate medical attention. This simulation presents an orbiter that has crashed short of the Shuttle Landing Facility in a wooded area 2-1/2 miles south of Runway 33. Emergency crews are responding to the volunteer “astronauts” who are simulating various injuries inside the crew compartment mock-up. Rescuers must remove the crew, provide triage and transport to hospitals those who need further treatment. Local hospitals are participating in the exercise.

NASA image: Martian 'Spiders' in Sharper Look, Thanks to Volunteers
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Oct 20, 2016

Martian 'Spiders' in Sharper Look, Thanks to Volunteers

This image shows spidery channels eroded into Martian ground. It is an example from high-resolution observation of...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-2013-2097
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Apr 20, 2013

KSC-2013-2097

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Subject matter experts, event volunteers and participants discuss ideas during the 2013...

KSC
NASA image: Swarmathon 2019
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Jun 12, 2019

Swarmathon 2019

During an awards ceremony on June 12, 2019 at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, mentors and...

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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.
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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. - Volunteers from the KSC Fire-Rescue team dressed in launch and entry suits settle into...

KSC

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Launch Control Center, officials monitor the “Mode VII” emergency landing...

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