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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: Presidential commission investigating Challenger accident at JSC
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Mar 5, 1986

Presidential commission investigating Challenger accident at JSC

S86-28749 (5 March 1986) --- Two JSC officials chat prior to a meeting with members of the Presidential Commission...

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NASA image: SHUTTLE ENGINE OUT TEST done after the Space Shuttle Challeng...
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May 18, 1988

SHUTTLE ENGINE OUT TEST done after the Space Shuttle Challeng...

SHUTTLE ENGINE OUT TEST done after the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. This was part of the investigation after...

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Jan 15, 2022

iss066e114374

iss066e114374 (1/15/20220 --- Rhodium Probiotic Challenge samples aboard the International Space Station. The...

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NASA image: iss066e114368
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Jan 15, 2022

iss066e114368

iss066e114368 (1/15/2022) --- NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei is picured with the Rhodium Probiotic Challenge samples...

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NASA image: This test conducted in May 1988 shows what happens during launch
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Apr 15, 1988

This test conducted in May 1988 shows what happens during launch

This test conducted in May 1988 shows what happens during launch if a space shuttle main engine fails. The test was...

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NASA image: Presidential commission investigating Challenger accident at JSC
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Mar 5, 1986

Presidential commission investigating Challenger accident at JSC

S86-28750 (5 March 1986) --- Two JSC officials and two members of the Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Presidential commission investigating Challenger accident at JSC
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Mar 5, 1986

Presidential commission investigating Challenger accident at JSC

S86-28751 (5 March 1986) --- Two NASA officials talk with members of the Presidential Commission on the Space...

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NASA image: iss064e049289
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Mar 30, 2021

iss064e049289

iss064e049289 (3/30/2021) --- A view of the Plant Water Management 3 and 4 investigation aboard the International...

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Mar 31, 2021

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iss064e049400 (3/31/2021) --- A view of the Plant Water Management 3 and 4 investigation aboard the International...

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NASA image: iss064e049484
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Mar 31, 2021

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iss064e049484 (3/31/2021) --- A view of the Plant Water Management 3 and 4 investigation aboard the International...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2191
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Oct 13, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA astronaut Patrick Forrester (left) and Dr. Adena Williams Loston, NASA chief...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2190
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Oct 13, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA astronaut Patrick Forrester addresses a group of educators assembled for the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2192
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Oct 13, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Paul McFall (left), president, Pearson Scott Foresman, and Dr. Adena Williams Loston,...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 1, 1986

Around Marshall

James R. Thompon served as director of the Marshall Space Flight Center from September 29, 1986 until July 6, 1989,...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Crew Grows Chile Peppers on the International Space Station Time-lapse (short version)
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Apr 25, 2022

Expedition 66 Crew Grows Chile Peppers on the International Space Station Time-lapse (short version)

Expedition 66 crew conduct the Plant Habitat-04 investigation aboard the International Space Station. Chile peppers...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Crew Grows Chile Peppers on the International Space Station Time-lapse
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Apr 25, 2022

Expedition 66 Crew Grows Chile Peppers on the International Space Station Time-lapse

Expedition 66 crew conduct the Plant Habitat-04 investigation aboard the International Space Station. Chile peppers...

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NASA image: PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION - STS-33/51L - KSC
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Mar 7, 1986

PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION - STS-33/51L - KSC

S86-28888 (14 Feb. 1986) --- NASA astronaut Robert Crippen points out Discovery tile work in the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: jsc2023e031077
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Mar 13, 2023

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jsc2023e031077 (3/13/2023) --- Pristine Onuoha, the Genes in Space-10 winner, tests her investigation before it...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2193
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Oct 13, 2004

KSC-04pd-2193

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From left, Carl Benoit, senior national science consultant, Pearson Scott Foresman;...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2194
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Oct 13, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From left, NASA astronaut Patrick Forrester; Paul McFall, president, Pearson Scott...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jul 1, 1985

Spacelab

While instruments on the pallets in the payload bay observed the universe, biological experiments were performed in...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jul 1, 1985

Spacelab

This STS-51F mission onboard Photograph shows some of the Spacelab-2 instruments in the cargo bay of the Orbiter...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live:  Moon to Mars Ice & Prospecting Challenge [Episode 37]
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Sep 24, 2021

NASA Science Live: Moon to Mars Ice & Prospecting Challenge [Episode 37]

NASA Science Live Episode 37 NASA Science LIVE is back and we’re LIVE from the Moon to Mars Ice & Prospecting...

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NASA image: View of left SRB first piece retrieval
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Mar 8, 1986

View of left SRB first piece retrieval

51L-10162 (8-9 March 1986) --- View of the left solid rocket booster first piece retrieval #11 (STS-51L space...

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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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