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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: THEMIS ART #87
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Jul 10, 2008

THEMIS ART #87

THEMIS ART #87

JPL
NASA image: Spitzer Captures Messier 87
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Apr 25, 2019

Spitzer Captures Messier 87

This image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope shows the elliptical galaxy Messier 87 (M87), the home galaxy of the...

JPL
NASA image: Expedition 70 Progress 87 Cargo Ship Launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome - Feb. 14, 2024
Video
Feb 15, 2024

Expedition 70 Progress 87 Cargo Ship Launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome - Feb. 14, 2024

The uncrewed Roscosmos ISS Progress 87 cargo spacecraft launched to the International Space Station from the...

JSC
NASA image: KSC Digital Photograph of STS-87 Rollout
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Oct 29, 1997

KSC Digital Photograph of STS-87 Rollout

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In preparation for Space Shuttle Mission STS-87, Columbia rolls out to Launch Complex...

KSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Nov 19, 1997

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-87) Mission Commander Kevin R. Kregel sets up the mid-deck glove box during...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Nov 1, 1997

Microgravity

STS-87 Onboard Photo: The U. S. Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) is carried aboard multi-purpose experiment support...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Sep 1, 1997

Space Shuttle Projects

Five astronauts and a payload specialist take a break from training at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) to pose for...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Sep 9, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

Astronaut and mission specialist Kalpana Chawla, receives assistance in donning a training version of the...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 9, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

Attired in a training version of the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) space suit, astronaut and mission specialist...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Nov 19, 1997

Space Shuttle Project

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-87) soared from Launch Pad 39B on...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Dec 5, 1997

Space Shuttle Project

With Commander Kevin R. Kregel and Pilot Steven W. Lindsey at the controls, the orbiter Columbia (STS-87) touched...

MSFC
NASA image: Oil Fires and Oil Slick, Kuwait
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May 6, 1991

Oil Fires and Oil Slick, Kuwait

STS039-87-012 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- A handheld 70mm camera onboard the Space Shuttle Discovery exposed this...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1973-AC73-4189-87
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Aug 23, 1973

ARC-1973-AC73-4189-87

C-141 (NASA-714) Kuipter Airborne Observatory in flight, telescope hatch open

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0608-87
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Dec 12, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-0608-87

'Life from other Worlds' with McNair Middle School TROV robot explores under Antarctic ice - Donald James speaks to...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-20101018-PH-PR_LC39-87
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Aug 9, 2010

KSC-20101018-PH-PR_LC39-87

Interior view of Launch Pad 39A

KSC
NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0234-87
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Apr 21, 1989

ARC-1989-AC89-0234-87

Ames Facility Aerials: N-223

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-0666-87
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Jul 26, 1979

ARC-1979-AC79-0666-87

Shot of Bay Area Sports Activities for Ames Recruiting brochures 1979-1995

ARC
NASA image: KSC-20120207-PH-PR_OPF3-87
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Jan 10, 2012

KSC-20120207-PH-PR_OPF3-87

Interior View of Orbiter Processing Facility 3

KSC
NASA image: ARC-2000-87-HC-151
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Apr 26, 2000

ARC-2000-87-HC-151

An astronaut training in 1965 for the Gemini missions, using a simulator chair based on an Ames design

ARC
NASA image: Astronauts Musgrave and Hoffman during first STS-61 EVA
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Dec 5, 1993

Astronauts Musgrave and Hoffman during first STS-61 EVA

STS061-87-046 (5 Dec 1993) --- Astronauts Jeffrey A. Hoffman (right) and F. Story Musgrave work near the base of the...

JSC
NASA image: Expedition 69 International Space Station Spacewalk Preview News Conference - June 1, 2023
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Jun 1, 2023

Expedition 69 International Space Station Spacewalk Preview News Conference - June 1, 2023

Ahead of two upcoming spacewalks, Dina Contella, International Space Station operations integration manager, NASA...

JSC
NASA image: STS-32 SYNCOM IV-5 is deployed from Columbia's, OV-102's, payload bay
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Jan 10, 1990

STS-32 SYNCOM IV-5 is deployed from Columbia's, OV-102's, payload bay

STS032-87-030 (10 Jan 1990) --- The Syncom IV-5 communications satellite leaves the cargo bay of Columbia, as...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Nov 19, 1997

Space Shuttle Project

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia's (STS-87) first ever Extravehicular Activity (EVA), astronaut Takao Doi works with a...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Nov 19, 1997

Space Shuttle Project

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia's (STS-87) first ever Extravehicular Activity (EVA), astronaut Takao Doi works with a...

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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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