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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: SLS Core Stage Liquid Hydrogen Tank Undergoes Testing
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Jan 27, 2022

SLS Core Stage Liquid Hydrogen Tank Undergoes Testing

The liquid hydrogen tank that will be part of the Space Launch System rocket’s core stage is being prepared for the...

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NASA image: SLS Core Stage Liquid Hydrogen Tank Undergoes Testing
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Jan 27, 2022

SLS Core Stage Liquid Hydrogen Tank Undergoes Testing

The liquid hydrogen tank that will be part of the Space Launch System rocket’s core stage is being prepared for the...

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NASA image: SLS Core Stage Liquid Hydrogen Tank Undergoes Testing
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Jan 27, 2022

SLS Core Stage Liquid Hydrogen Tank Undergoes Testing

The liquid hydrogen tank that will be part of the Space Launch System rocket’s core stage is being prepared for the...

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NASA image: SLS Core Stage Liquid Hydrogen Tank Undergoes Testing
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Jan 27, 2022

SLS Core Stage Liquid Hydrogen Tank Undergoes Testing

The liquid hydrogen tank that will be part of the Space Launch System rocket’s core stage is being prepared for the...

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NASA image: SLS Core Stage Liquid Hydrogen Tank Undergoes Testing
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Jan 27, 2022

SLS Core Stage Liquid Hydrogen Tank Undergoes Testing

The liquid hydrogen tank that will be part of the Space Launch System rocket’s core stage is being prepared for the...

MAF
NASA image: SLS Core Stage Liquid Hydrogen Tank Undergoes Testing
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Jan 27, 2022

SLS Core Stage Liquid Hydrogen Tank Undergoes Testing

The liquid hydrogen tank that will be part of the Space Launch System rocket’s core stage is being prepared for the...

MAF
NASA image: STS-27 Atlantis - OV-104, Commander Gibson on SMS forward flight deck
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Feb 3, 1988

STS-27 Atlantis - OV-104, Commander Gibson on SMS forward flight deck

STS-27 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, Commander Robert L. Gibson, wearing flight coveralls and communications...

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NASA image: Astronauts Cernan and Rossa participate in simulation aboard KC-135
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Sep 30, 1972

Astronauts Cernan and Rossa participate in simulation aboard KC-135

S72-50270 (September 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, commander of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: STS-8 crewmembers during shuttle mission simulation training
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Jun 1, 1983

STS-8 crewmembers during shuttle mission simulation training

S83-33032 (23 May 1983) --- Astronauts Guion S. Bluford, right, and Daniel C. Brandenstein man their respective...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1670
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Feb 17, 2009

KSC-2009-1670

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building's extended duration orbiter lab, or EDO, at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3248
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May 22, 2009

KSC-2009-3248

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2232
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Sep 27, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the solid...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3249
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May 22, 2009

KSC-2009-3249

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3245
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May 22, 2009

KSC-2009-3245

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: E-2578
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Sep 27, 1956

E-2578

NACA High-Speed Flight Station test pilot Stan Butchart flying the Iron Cross, the mechanical reaction control...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3246
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May 22, 2009

KSC-2009-3246

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3251
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May 22, 2009

KSC-2009-3251

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3247
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May 22, 2009

KSC-2009-3247

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Preparations for TMA-14 docking
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Jul 1, 2009

Preparations for TMA-14 docking

ISS020-E-016084 (1 July 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 20 flight engineer, uses an onboard...

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NASA image: EVA to repair the SMM
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Jun 25, 2009

EVA to repair the SMM

41C-37-1718 (11 April 1984) --- Astronaut James D. van Hoften and a repaired satellite are captured by a Hasselblad...

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NASA image: STS-131 EVA 1 IVA Support
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Apr 9, 2010

STS-131 EVA 1 IVA Support

S131-E-008423 (9 April 2010) --- After many months of training in simulators, NASA astronaut Dorothy...

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NASA image: Preparations for TMA-14 docking
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Jul 1, 2009

Preparations for TMA-14 docking

ISS020-E-016092 (1 July 2009) --- Cosmonaut Gennady Padalka (partially visible in the reflection of a mirror),...

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NASA image: STS-72 crew trains in Fixed Base (FB) Shuttle Mission Simulator (SMS)
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Jun 7, 1995

STS-72 crew trains in Fixed Base (FB) Shuttle Mission Simulator (SMS)

S95-12703 (May 1995) --- Astronauts Koichi Wakata (left) and Daniel T. Barry check the settings on a 35mm camera...

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NASA image: STS-131 EVA 1 IVA Support
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Apr 9, 2010

STS-131 EVA 1 IVA Support

S131-E-008422 (9 April 2010) --- After many months of training in simulators, NASA astronaut Dorothy...

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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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