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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: STS-6 Challenger Launch and Mission Activities
Video
Apr 4, 1983

STS-6 Challenger Launch and Mission Activities

STS-6 Challenger Launch and Mission Activities featuring breakfast, walkout, launch, SRB splashdown and onboard...

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NASA image: Earth limb at sunset
Image
Apr 4, 1983

Earth limb at sunset

STS006-46-617 (4-9 April 1983) --- This view of sunset over the Amazon Basin was photographed with a 35mm camera...

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NASA image: MS Peterson and MS Musgrave in payload bay (PLB) during EVA
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Apr 7, 1983

MS Peterson and MS Musgrave in payload bay (PLB) during EVA

STS006-10-417 (7 April 1983) --- Astronauts F. Story Musgrave, left, and Donald H. Peterson float about in the cargo...

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NASA image: STS-54 toys in space experiment
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Jan 13, 1993

STS-54 toys in space experiment

S93-25647 (6 Jan 1993) --- Part of the educational activities onboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour for STS-54 will...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Dec 8, 1993

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This STS-61 onboard photo depicts Astronaut and mission specialist Kathryn Thornton performing the 2nd...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
May 14, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

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NASA image: Fully EMU suited MS Peterson and MS Musgrave in airlock
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Apr 9, 1983

Fully EMU suited MS Peterson and MS Musgrave in airlock

STS006-06-465 (7 April 1983) --- Three-fourths of the STS-6 astronaut crew appears in this unusual 35mm frame...

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NASA image: Deployment of the TDRS by STS-6 Challenger
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Apr 4, 1983

Deployment of the TDRS by STS-6 Challenger

STS006-38-894 (4 April 1983) --- The tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS) leaves the 18-meter (60-ft) long cargo...

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NASA image: MS Peterson eats while reviewing procedures with Commander Weitz on middeck
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Apr 9, 1983

MS Peterson eats while reviewing procedures with Commander Weitz on middeck

STS006-06-456 (4-9 April 1983) --- Astronaut Paul J. Weitz, STS-6 commander, points out an item in the crew activity...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1543
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Oct 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Pilot Paul Lockhart arrives at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1542
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Oct 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Mission Specialist Michael Lopez-Alegria arrives at KSC for Terminal Countdown...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
May 14, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 13, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
May 13, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
May 14, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1554
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Oct 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-113 crew pause for a photo after test drives in the M-113 armored personnel...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1551
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Oct 16, 2002

KSC-02pd1551

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Mission Specialist John Herrington is at the wheel of an M-113 armored...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1546
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Oct 16, 2002

KSC-02pd1546

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-113 Mission Commander James Wetherbee gets ready to drive an M-113 armored...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1565
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Oct 16, 2002

KSC-02pd1565

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Mission Specialist John Herrington relaxes during fit check of his launch and...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
May 13, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-49, the first flight of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour, lifted off from launch pad 39B on May 7, 1992 at...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1552
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Oct 16, 2002

KSC-02pd1552

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-113 Mission Specialist Michael Lopez-Alegria is ready to begin a test drive behind...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1548
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Oct 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Pilot Paul Lockhart stands inside an M-113 armored personnel carrier he is...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1549
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Oct 16, 2002

KSC-02pd1549

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Pilot Paul Lockhart test drives an M-113 armored personnel carrier, part of...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1563
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Oct 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Mission Specialist John Herrington relaxes during fit check of his launch and...

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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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