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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 #96
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Jul 23, 2008

THEMIS ART #96

THEMIS ART #96

JPL
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Jun 5, 1999

International Space Station (ISS)

This STS-96 onboard photo of the International Space Station (ISS) was taken from Orbiter Discovery during a...

MSFC
NASA image: A galactic maelstrom
Image
Aug 31, 2015

A galactic maelstrom

This new NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows Messier 96, a spiral galaxy just over 35 million light-years away in...

GSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
May 28, 1999

Space Shuttle Projects

This spectacular photo is of the May 27, 1999 liftoff of the Orbiter Discovery (STS-96). The STS-96 mission, of...

MSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Jun 4, 1999

International Space Station (ISS)

The STS-96 crew paused for an International Space Station (ISS) onboard group photo. Pictured on the bottom row...

MSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
May 28, 1999

International Space Station (ISS)

The STS-96 mission, the second International Space Station (ISS) assembly and resupply flight, launched on May 27,...

MSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Feb 1, 1999

International Space Station (ISS)

This is the astronaut designed mission insignia for the STS-96 space flight, the second Space Shuttle Mission...

MSFC
NASA image: GOALS Merging Galaxies VII Zw 96
Image
Feb 27, 2019

GOALS Merging Galaxies VII Zw 96

This image shows the merger of two galaxies, known as NGC 6786 (right) and UGC 11415 (left), also collectively...

JPL
NASA image: Wasp-96_b_transmission_spectrum
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Jul 12, 2022

Wasp-96_b_transmission_spectrum

A transmission spectrum made from a single observation using Webb’s Near-Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph...

STScI
NASA image: KSC-20120207-PH-PR_OPF3-96
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Jan 10, 2012

KSC-20120207-PH-PR_OPF3-96

Interior View of Orbiter Processing Facility 3

KSC
NASA image: KSC-20101018-PH-PR_LC39-96
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Aug 9, 2010

KSC-20101018-PH-PR_LC39-96

Interior view of Launch Pad 39A

KSC
NASA image: STS-96 crew return ceremony at Ellington Field, June 7, 1999
Image
Aug 12, 2008

STS-96 crew return ceremony at Ellington Field, June 7, 1999

S99-05970 (7 June 1999) --- Cosmonaut Valery I. Tokarev, mission specialist representing the Russian Space Agency...

JSC
NASA image: STS-96 crew in-flight portrait
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Apr 20, 2017

STS-96 crew in-flight portrait

S96-E-5168 (02 June 1999) --- The seven crew members for STS-96 pose for an inflight crew portrait at the completion...

JSC
NASA image: CRISTA-SPAS payload on the STS-66 shuttle Atlantis RMS arm
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Nov 12, 1994

CRISTA-SPAS payload on the STS-66 shuttle Atlantis RMS arm

STS066-96-030 (3-14 Nov 1994) --- Masses of clouds serve as the backdrop for this close-up 70mm scene of the...

JSC
NASA image: STS-96 In-flight crew portrait in the Node 1/Unity module
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Aug 30, 2016

STS-96 In-flight crew portrait in the Node 1/Unity module

STS096-380-019 (27 May - 6 June 1999) --- The seven crew members for the STS-96 mission pose for the traditional...

JSC
NASA image: STS-96 crew plays cards in the Node 1/Unity module
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Apr 20, 2017

STS-96 crew plays cards in the Node 1/Unity module

S96-E-5173 (2 June 1999) --- A pre-set electronic still camera (ESC) recorded this image of the STS-96 crewmembers...

JSC
NASA image: STS-96 crew return ceremony at Ellington Field, June 7, 1999
Image
Jun 7, 1999

STS-96 crew return ceremony at Ellington Field, June 7, 1999

Photographic documentation showing the STS-96 crew return ceremony at Ellington Field. Views include: pilot Rick D....

JSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0430
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Apr 23, 1999

KSC-99pp0430

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Discovery stands ready for rollout...

KSC
NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 96
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May 25, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 96

This picture from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows craters in the northern hemisphere of Ceres. The large crater at lower...

JPL
NASA image: ISS Assembly Sequence Rev H still images for use on Imagery Online, HSF web
Image
May 1, 1999

ISS Assembly Sequence Rev H still images for use on Imagery Online, HSF web

JSC2006-E-43478 (May 1999) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station after flight...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0376
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Apr 2, 1999

KSC-99pp0376

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-96 Mission Specialist Ellen Ochoa gets a hands-on look at equipment at the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0375
Image
Apr 2, 1999

KSC-99pp0375

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-96 Commander Kent V. Rominger gets a hands-on look at equipment at the SPACEHAB...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0374
Image
Apr 2, 1999

KSC-99pp0374

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- (From left) STS-96 Commander Kent V. Rominger and Mission Specialists Julie Payette...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pd0205
Image
Feb 8, 1999

KSC-99pd0205

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the SPACEHAB Facility for a payload Interface Verification Test (IVT) for their...

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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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