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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: Exterior view of the ISS taken during the STS-118 Mission
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Aug 19, 2007

Exterior view of the ISS taken during the STS-118 Mission

S118-E-09416 (19 Aug. 2007) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, the International Space Station moves away...

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NASA image: Zamka Places STS-130 Mission Patch in Node 1
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Feb 19, 2010

Zamka Places STS-130 Mission Patch in Node 1

S130-E-010446 (18 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronaut George Zamka, STS-130 commander, adds his crew's patch to the...

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NASA image: STS-114 Mission specialists Thomas and Camarda on aft flight deck.
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Jul 27, 2005

STS-114 Mission specialists Thomas and Camarda on aft flight deck.

STS114-E-5214 (27 July 2005) --- Low angle view on the aft flight deck of Discovery shows astronauts Charles J....

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NASA image: Payload bay activity during second EVA of STS-72 mission
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Jan 16, 1996

Payload bay activity during second EVA of STS-72 mission

STS072-393-022 (17 Jan. 1996) --- In the Space Shuttle Endeavour's cargo bay, astronaut Winston E. Scott waves to...

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NASA image: External Tank after separation from Atlantis during the STS-122 Mission
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Feb 7, 2008

External Tank after separation from Atlantis during the STS-122 Mission

S122-E-005005 (7 Feb. 2008) --- Backdropped against a blanket of clouds, the STS-122 external fuel tank (ET) begins...

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NASA image: Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-123 Mission
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Mar 13, 2008

Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-123 Mission

ISS016-E-032598 (12 March 2008) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the International Space Station during...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission
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Aug 15, 1997

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission

STS085-722-019 (15 August 1997) --- This view of supertyphoon Winnie was taken on August 15, 1997, as the storm...

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NASA image: Shuttle Endeavour returns home after the STS-123 Mission
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Mar 24, 2008

Shuttle Endeavour returns home after the STS-123 Mission

S123-E-009806 (24 March 2008) --- Backdropped by a large area of white clouds, Space Shuttle Endeavour's vertical...

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NASA image: Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 25, 2009

Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-009245 (25 Nov. 2009) --- Set against a background of clouds, the International Space Station is featured in...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken during mission STS-111 UF-2.
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Jun 18, 2002

Earth Observations taken during mission STS-111 UF-2.

STS111-321-024 (5-19 June 2002) --- This sunset over the Sahara Desert was photographed by the STS-111 crew members...

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NASA image: Gorie at the aft FD window during STS-123 mission
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Mar 13, 2008

Gorie at the aft FD window during STS-123 mission

S123-E-005624 (13 March 2008) --- Astronaut Dominic Gorie, STS-123 commander, works the controls on the aft flight...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle Discovery during STS-85 mission
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Sep 2, 1997

Earth observations taken from shuttle Discovery during STS-85 mission

STS085-502-104 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- The abundant plankton, microscopic organisms, are taking the shape of the...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission
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Aug 8, 1997

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission

STS085-705-062 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- The Great Salt is one of the most saline inland bodies of water in the world...

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NASA image: Discovery after undocking from the ISS during the STS-120 Mission
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Nov 5, 2007

Discovery after undocking from the ISS during the STS-120 Mission

ISS016-E-009765 (5 Nov. 2007) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery is featured in this...

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NASA image: STS-65 Mission Specialist Thomas sits on the poolside during bailout training
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Aug 27, 1993

STS-65 Mission Specialist Thomas sits on the poolside during bailout training

S93-43113 (Nov 1993) --- Astronaut Donald A. Thomas, mission specialist, is pictured during a bailout training...

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NASA image: Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission
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Jul 6, 2006

Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission

ISS013-E-48792 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station for docking,...

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NASA image: EMU suited crewmembers prepare for first EVA of STS-72 mission
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Jan 14, 1996

EMU suited crewmembers prepare for first EVA of STS-72 mission

STS072-391-009 (15 Jan. 1996) --- In the Space Shuttle Endeavour's airlock, astronauts Leroy Chiao (left) and Daniel...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission
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Sep 3, 1997

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission

STS085-743-000D (7 - 19 August 1997) --- Cape Cod almost looks like an elf's slipper with this orientation in the...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission
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Jun 10, 2007

Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission

ISS015-E-11759 (10 June 2007) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, the Space Shuttle Atlantis approaches the...

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NASA image: STS-114 Mission Support - Photograph EVA Tile Repair Procedures for Contingency
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Jul 31, 2005

STS-114 Mission Support - Photograph EVA Tile Repair Procedures for Contingency

JSC2005-E-30949 (2005) --- NASA engineers Dana Weigel and Lora Bailey, along with astronauts David Wolf and Joe...

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NASA image: Discovery and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-131 Mission
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Apr 7, 2010

Discovery and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-131 Mission

ISS023-E-022363 (7 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Landing of the Shuttle Discovery at the end of the STS 51-D mission
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Apr 19, 1985

Landing of the Shuttle Discovery at the end of the STS 51-D mission

51D-9108 (19 April 1985) --- After a week in space the Space Shuttle Discovery completes Mission 51-D near the point...

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NASA image: STS-36 Mission Specialist Hilmers with AEROLINHOF camera on aft flight deck
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Mar 3, 1990

STS-36 Mission Specialist Hilmers with AEROLINHOF camera on aft flight deck

STS036-03-014 (28 Feb-3 March 1990) --- Astronaut David C. Hilmers, on the aft flight deck of the Earth-orbiting...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission
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Jun 10, 2007

Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission

ISS015-E-11723 (10 June 2007) --- A view photographed from the International Space Station shows the Space Shuttle...

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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.
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