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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: ASCAN Visit to KSC
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Oct 16, 2023

ASCAN Visit to KSC

NASA’s 2021 class of astronaut candidates visit the mobile launcher at Launch Complex 39B during a familiarization...

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NASA image: ASCAN Visit to KSC
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Oct 16, 2023

ASCAN Visit to KSC

NASA’s 2021 class of astronaut candidates talk with Exploration Ground Systems engineers atop the mobile launcher at...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 1, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC at O&C Hi-Bay Orion Tour

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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Apr 30, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC at O&C Hi-Bay Orion Tour

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 1, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC at O&C Hi-Bay Orion Tour

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NASA image: Official portrait of ASCAN Nick Patrick
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Apr 19, 1999

Official portrait of ASCAN Nick Patrick

S99-04988 (April 1999) --- Astronaut Nicholas J.M. Patrick (ASCAN Class of 1998), mission specialist.

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NASA image: Official portrait of ASCAN Mark L. Polansky
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Aug 21, 1996

Official portrait of ASCAN Mark L. Polansky

S96-16631 (1996) --- Astronaut Mark Polansky, astronaut candidate (ASCAN).

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NASA image: Official portrait of ASCAN Duane G. Carey
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Oct 15, 1996

Official portrait of ASCAN Duane G. Carey

S96-14777 (15 Oct 1996) --- Astronaut Duane G. Carey, 1996 ASCAN/pilot.

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NASA image: Official portrait of ASCAN Paul S. Lockhart
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Aug 19, 1996

Official portrait of ASCAN Paul S. Lockhart

S96-19099 (19 Aug 1996) --- Astronaut Paul S. Lockhart, 1996 ASCAN/pilot.

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NASA image: Official portrait of ASCAN Daniel C. Burbank
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Aug 19, 1996

Official portrait of ASCAN Daniel C. Burbank

S96-16629 (19 Aug. 1996) --- Astronaut Daniel C. Burbank, 1996 ASCAN/mission specialist.

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Aug 20, 1996

Official portrait of ASCAN Christopher J. "Gus" Loria

S96-14689 (20 Aug 1996) --- Astronaut Christopher J. Loria, 1996 ASCAN/pilot.

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NASA image: Official portrait of ASCAN Charles J. Camarda
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Aug 28, 1996

Official portrait of ASCAN Charles J. Camarda

S96-16638 (28 Aug 1996) --- Astronaut Charles J. Camarda, 1996 ASCAN/mission specialist.

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NASA image: Official portrait of ASCAN Donald R. Pettit
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Aug 28, 1996

Official portrait of ASCAN Donald R. Pettit

S96-16632 (28 Aug 1996) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, 1996 ASCAN/mission specialist.

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NASA image: Official portrait of ASCAN John B. Herrington
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Aug 21, 1996

Official portrait of ASCAN John B. Herrington

S96-14768 (21 Aug 1996) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, 1996 ASCAN/mission specialist.

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NASA image: Official portrait of ASCAN Paul W. Richards
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Aug 21, 1996

Official portrait of ASCAN Paul W. Richards

S96-16630 (21 Aug 1996) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, 1996 ASCAN/mission specialist.

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NASA image: Official portrait of ASCAN Charles O. Hobaugh
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Sep 13, 1996

Official portrait of ASCAN Charles O. Hobaugh

S96-19502 (13 Sept 1996) --- Astronaut Charles O. Hobaugh, 1996 ASCAN/pilot.

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NASA image: 2021 ASCAN class group photo
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Mar 7, 2021

2021 ASCAN class group photo

ASCAN Group 23 (Class of 2021) Photo. Photo Date: March 7, 2022. Location: Building 8, Room 183 - Photo Studio....

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NASA image: 2021 ASCAN class group photo
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Mar 7, 2021

2021 ASCAN class group photo

Official ASCAN Group 23 (Class of 2021) Photo. Photo Date: March 7, 2022. Location: Building 8, Room 183 - Photo...

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NASA image: 2021 ASCAN class group photo
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Mar 7, 2021

2021 ASCAN class group photo

ASCAN Group 23 (Class of 2021) Photo. Photo Date: March 7, 2022. Location: Building 8, Room 183 - Photo Studio....

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3805
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Jun 10, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, four-time shuttle astronaut and Kennedy Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3807
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Jun 10, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Class of 2009 Astronaut Candidates, also...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3797
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Jun 9, 2010

KSC-2010-3797

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Class of 2009 Astronaut Candidates, also...

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NASA image: ascan-group-photo_51745416400_o
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Dec 3, 2021

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Astronaut Candidate Class of 2021. Photo Date: December 3, 2021. Location: JSC Mall. Photographer: Robert Markowitz

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NASA image: ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour CCAFS
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Mar 4, 2014

ASCANS Class of 2013 Tour CCAFS

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA astronaut candidates enter the blockhouse at Complex 14 at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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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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