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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: Portable Breathing Assembly
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Jun 12, 2017

Portable Breathing Assembly

In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Jacobs Test and Operations...

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NASA image: Portable Breathing Assembly
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Jun 12, 2017

Portable Breathing Assembly

In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Jacobs Test and Operations...

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NASA image: Portable Breathing Assembly
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Jun 12, 2017

Portable Breathing Assembly

In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Jacobs Test and Operations...

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NASA image: Portable Breathing Assembly
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Jun 12, 2017

Portable Breathing Assembly

In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Jacobs Test and Operations...

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NASA image: Apollo Portable Life Support System
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Jun 11, 1968

Apollo Portable Life Support System

S68-34582 (1968) --- With its exterior removed, the Apollo portable life support system (PLSS) can be easily...

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NASA image: Apollo Portable Life Support System
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Jun 11, 1968

Apollo Portable Life Support System

S68-34580 (1968) --- With its exterior removed, the Apollo portable life support system (PLSS) can be easily...

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NASA image: 1301129
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Sep 25, 2013

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BLDG 4711 LABORATORY PORTABLE SPECTROREFLECTOMETER (LPSR). MIRIA FINCKENOR PREPARES TO TAKE ABSORBANCE MEASUREMENTS...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00090
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Apr 5, 2004

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Ultrasound techniques developed by NASA to examine International Space Station crewmembers may soon find another...

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NASA image: 1200272
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Apr 26, 2012

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PORTABLE FOURIER TRANSFORM INFRARED (FTIR) SPECTROMETER FOR IN-PROCESS SURFACE INSPECTION.

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NASA image: Astronaut John Casper uses Portable Inflight Landing Operations Trainer
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Mar 5, 1994

Astronaut John Casper uses Portable Inflight Landing Operations Trainer

STS062-15-013 (4-18 March 1994) --- Astronaut John H. Casper, mission commander, participates in an experiment that...

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NASA image: Astronaut Carl Walz test portable foot restraint in aft cargo bay
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Sep 16, 1993

Astronaut Carl Walz test portable foot restraint in aft cargo bay

STS051-98-021 (16 Sept. 1993) --- In the Space Shuttle Discovery's aft cargo bay, astronaut Carl E. Walz gets his...

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NASA image: STS-41 Commander Richards uses DTO 1206 portable computer onboard OV-103
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Oct 10, 1990

STS-41 Commander Richards uses DTO 1206 portable computer onboard OV-103

STS041-01-002 (6-10 Oct 1990) --- Astronaut Richard N. Richards, STS 41 mission commander, "borrows" the pilot's...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin in EMU verifies fit of Portable Life Support System
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Jun 25, 1969

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin in EMU verifies fit of Portable Life Support System

Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., wearing an Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU), verifies fit of the Portable Life...

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NASA image: Stennis hosts educators
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Nov 4, 2008

Stennis hosts educators

Steve Culivan, aerospace education specialist at Stennis Space Center, conducts a professional development workshop...

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NASA image: STS-41 MS Shepherd uses DTO 1206 portable computer on OV-103's middeck
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Oct 10, 1990

STS-41 MS Shepherd uses DTO 1206 portable computer on OV-103's middeck

STS-41 Mission Specialist (MS) William M. Shepherd uses Detailed Test Objective (DTO) Space Station Cursor Control...

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NASA image: Pettit works on a SPHERES in the Portable Glovebox in the U.S. Laboratory
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Jan 28, 2012

Pettit works on a SPHERES in the Portable Glovebox in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS030-E-051107 (27 Jan. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Don Pettit, Expedition 30 flight engineer, works on a Synchronized...

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NASA image: Pettit works on a SPHERES in the Portable Glovebox in the U.S. Laboratory
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Jan 28, 2012

Pettit works on a SPHERES in the Portable Glovebox in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS030-E-051104 (27 Jan. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Don Pettit, Expedition 30 flight engineer, works on a Synchronized...

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NASA image: Pettit works on a SPHERES in the Portable Glovebox in the U.S. Laboratory
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Jan 28, 2012

Pettit works on a SPHERES in the Portable Glovebox in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS030-E-051108 (27 Jan. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Don Pettit, Expedition 30 flight engineer, works on a Synchronized...

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NASA image: Labeled cutaway line drawing of Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)
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May 21, 1991

Labeled cutaway line drawing of Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)

Labeled cutaway line drawing of the Shuttle extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) identifies its various components and...

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NASA image: Expedition Six Commander Bowersox works with an experiment in a portable glovebox facility
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Dec 16, 2002

Expedition Six Commander Bowersox works with an experiment in a portable glovebox facility

ISS006-E-07275 (16 December 2002) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox, Expedition Six mission commander, works with an...

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NASA image: View of the Lunar Portable Magnetometer on the LRV photographed during EVA
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Apr 22, 1972

View of the Lunar Portable Magnetometer on the LRV photographed during EVA

AS16-114-18433 (22 April 1972) --- View of the Lunar Portable Magnetometer mounted on the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV)...

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NASA image: ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot wears a portable breathing apparatus
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Apr 3, 2026

ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot wears a portable breathing apparatus

iss074e0432742 (April 3, 2026) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Sophie...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway wears a portable breathing apparatus
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Apr 3, 2026

NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway wears a portable breathing apparatus

iss074e0433194 (April 3, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jack Hathaway is wearing a...

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NASA image: View of the Lunar Portable Magnetometer (LPM)
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Dec 21, 1970

View of the Lunar Portable Magnetometer (LPM)

S70-56721 (December 1970) --- A close-up view of the Lunar Portable Magnetometer (LPM), which will be used by the...

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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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