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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: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 8, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-51J mission included (seated left to right) Robert L. Stewart, mission specialist;...

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NASA image: PREFLIGHT - STS-28/51J - KSC
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Sep 23, 1985

PREFLIGHT - STS-28/51J - KSC

S85-40820 (11 Sept 1985) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis, scheduled to fly in early October on its first space...

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NASA image: LANDING - STS-28/51J - DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH FACILITY (DFRF), CA
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Oct 8, 1985

LANDING - STS-28/51J - DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH FACILITY (DFRF), CA

DFRF views of "Atlantis" Touchdown, Landing and Egress at the end of the STS-28/51J Mission, 10/07/1985.

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The 51-J mission insignia, designed by Atlantis's first crew, pays tribute to the Statue of Liberty and the ideas it...

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NASA image: Liftoff of first flight of Atlantis and the STS 51-J mission
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Oct 3, 1985

Liftoff of first flight of Atlantis and the STS 51-J mission

51J-S-001 (3 Oct 1985) --- This 35mm frame was taken moments after the Space Shuttle Atlantis cleared the launch...

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NASA image: Liftoff of first flight of Atlantis and the STS 51-J mission
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Oct 3, 1985

Liftoff of first flight of Atlantis and the STS 51-J mission

51J-S-003 (3 Oct 1985) --- This 35mm frame was taken moments after the Space Shuttle Atlantis cleared the launch...

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NASA image: 108-KSC-85P-0228
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Aug 28, 1985

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the space shuttle Atlantis stands at Launch Complex...

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NASA image: 108-KSC-85P-0229
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Aug 28, 1985

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the space shuttle Atlantis stands at Launch Complex...

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NASA image: LAUNCH - STS-28/51J - KSC
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Nov 20, 1985

LAUNCH - STS-28/51J - KSC

S85-44776 (3 Oct 1985) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis soars toward Florida blue skies to mark the maiden mission of...

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NASA image: 108-KSC-85P-0226
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Aug 28, 1985

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the space shuttle Atlantis is gently lowered into...

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NASA image: 108-KSC-85P-0227
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Aug 28, 1985

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the space shuttle Atlantis is gently lowered into...

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NASA image: STS-28/51J - OFFICIAL CREW INSIGNIA
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Sep 6, 1985

STS-28/51J - OFFICIAL CREW INSIGNIA

S85-39862 (1 Sept. 1985) --- The 51-J mission insignia, designed by Atlantis's first crew, pays tribute to the...

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NASA image: LANDING - STS-28/51J - DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH FACILITY (DFRF), CA
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Oct 8, 1985

LANDING - STS-28/51J - DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH FACILITY (DFRF), CA

S85-41802 (7 Sept 1985) --- Wheels of the Space Shuttle Atlantis touch down on the dry lakebed at Edwards Air Force...

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NASA image: Official Portrait - Major William A. Pailes - STS 51J Payload Specialist
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Sep 6, 1985

Official Portrait - Major William A. Pailes - STS 51J Payload Specialist

S85-39868 (1985) --- William A. Pailes (Major USAF), Payload specialist on 51J.

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NASA image: Houston, Galveston Bay, Texas, USA
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Oct 7, 1985

Houston, Galveston Bay, Texas, USA

51J-143-126 (5 Oct. 1985) --- The vertical stabilizer of the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Atlantis serves to...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6046
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Nov 2, 2012

KSC-2012-6046

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the space shuttle Atlantis pauses during its...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3406
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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Hall of Fame astronaut Bob Crippen is warmly greeted at the 2011 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3410
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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Hall of Fame astronaut Jeff Hoffman thanks the audience for their applause at the 2011 U.S....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3411
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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Hall of Fame astronaut and present NASA Administrator Charles Bolden is warmly greeted as he...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3413
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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Hall of Fame astronaut and present Kennedy Center Director Bob Cabana addresses the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3415
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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Hall of Fame astronaut and present NASA Administrator Charles Bolden addresses the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3405
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May 7, 2011

KSC-2011-3405

Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Hall of Fame astronaut Owen Garriott thanks the audience for their applause at the 2011 U.S....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3403
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May 7, 2011

KSC-2011-3403

Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Hall of Fame astronaut Al Worden thanks the audience for their applause at the 2011 U.S....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3397
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May 7, 2011

KSC-2011-3397

Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- At the 2011 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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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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