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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: 1101232
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Aug 20, 2011

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MARSHALL SHUTTLE PROPULSION OFFICE MANAGER STEVE CASH PRESENTS A MISSION PIN PLAQUE TO JOHN SHANNON, MANAGER OF THE...

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NASA image: STS-127 Firing Room
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Jul 11, 2009

STS-127 Firing Room

John P. Shannon, Manager, NASA Space Shuttle Program Office watches the latest weather radar in Firing Room Four of...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 17, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

SpaceX Crew-1 NASA astronauts Victor Glover, left, and Shannon Walker, second from right, and Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Launch
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Jul 8, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Launch

NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations William Gerstenmaier, standing left, Manager, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 17, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

SpaceX Crew-1 Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, left, and NASA astronaut Shannon...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 17, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

SpaceX Crew-1 NASA astronauts Shannon Walker, center, and Victor Glover, right, speak with Senator John...

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06202 (8 March 2001) --- At their console in Houston's Mission Control Center, flight directors Wayne Hale...

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06214 (8 March 2001) --- At their console in Houston's Mission Control Center, flight directors Wayne Hale...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 19, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

SpaceX Crew-1 NASA astronauts, from left, Victor Glover, Shannon Walker, and Mike Hopkins, pose for a photo after...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Landing

NASA International Space Station Program Office Manager Michael Suffredini, left, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden,...

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06207 (8 March 2001) --- Lead STS-102 flight director John Shannon discusses a mission detail with John...

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06200 (8 March 2001) --- At his console in Houston's Mission Control Center, STS-102 lead flight director...

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06217 (8 March 2001) --- At his console in Houston's Mission Control Center, STS-102 lead flight director...

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06196 (8 March 2001) --- At his console in Houston's Mission Control Center, STS-102 lead flight director...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 17, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, right, SpaceX Crew-1 NASA astronauts Victor Glover, left, and Shannon Walker,...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 17, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

From left to right, SpaceX Crew-1 NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut...

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NASA image: STS-135 Press Briefings
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Jun 30, 2011

STS-135 Press Briefings

JSC2011-E-060712 (30 June 2011) --- Space Shuttle Program Manager John Shannon (left) and International Space...

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NASA image: STS-135 Press Briefings
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Jun 30, 2011

STS-135 Press Briefings

JSC2011-E-060708 (30 June 2011) --- Space Shuttle Program Manager John Shannon (left) and International Space...

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NASA image: STS-135 Press Briefings
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Jun 30, 2011

STS-135 Press Briefings

JSC2011-E-060704 (30 June 2011) --- Space Shuttle Program Manager John Shannon is pictured during a space shuttle...

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NASA image: Four STS 51-G crewmembers on Discovery's middeck
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Jun 17, 1985

Four STS 51-G crewmembers on Discovery's middeck

Four STS 51-G crewmembers huddle in a corner of the Discovery's middeck area. Daniel C. Brandenstein, mission...

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NASA image: STS-105 Planning Team
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Aug 21, 2001

STS-105 Planning Team

JSC2001-E-25435 (21 August 2001) --- STS-105 flight directors John Shannon (left) and Steve Stich, monitor data at...

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NASA image: Astronaut Lucid on treadmill while Blaha performs daily planning
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Sep 20, 1996

Astronaut Lucid on treadmill while Blaha performs daily planning

STS79-E-5145 (20 September 1996) --- Astronaut and cosmonaut guest researcher Shannon W. Lucid exercises on a...

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NASA image: STS-105 Planning Team
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Aug 21, 2001

STS-105 Planning Team

JSC2001-E-25434 (21 August 2001) --- STS-105 flight directors John Shannon (left) and Steve Stich, monitor data at...

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NASA image: STS-105 coverage of Mission Control Center employees in the WFCR & BFCR
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Mar 25, 2003

STS-105 coverage of Mission Control Center employees in the WFCR & BFCR

JSC2001-E-25112 (16 August 2001) --- Flight director John Shannon studies data at his console in the shuttle flight...

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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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