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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-85 Official crew portrait
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Apr 2, 1997

STS-85 Official crew portrait

STS085-S-002 (May 1997) --- Five NASA astronauts and a Canadian payload specialist pause from their training...

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NASA image: STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, official crew portrait
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Nov 1, 1992

STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, official crew portrait

STS052-S-002 (August 1992) --- These five NASA astronauts and a Canadian payload specialist are assigned to the...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc455
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Mar 13, 1997

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STS-83 Payload Specialist Gregory T. Linteris, Mission Specialist Janice E. Voss, and Payload Specialist Roger K....

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NASA image: STS095-S-002
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Jun 1, 1998

STS095-S-002

STS095-S-002 (June 1998) --- Five astronauts based at NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) and two payload specialists...

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Nov 7, 1998

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After nine days and 3.6 million miles in space, orbiter Discovery prepares to land on runway 33 at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc840
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Jul 14, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-95 crew members get a briefing on the SPACEHAB module from Chris Jaskoika of...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1548
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Nov 7, 1998

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Orbiter Discovery touches down on runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility after a successful mission of nearly...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 25, 1992

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-50) payload commander Bornie Dunbar performs life science experiments on...

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Jul 1, 1997

Microgravity

STS-94 Payload Specialist Roger K. Crouch and Payload Commander Janice E. Voss prepare to enter the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: PREFLIGHT (CANDID) - STS-61A/D-1 - GERMANY
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Dec 13, 1984

PREFLIGHT (CANDID) - STS-61A/D-1 - GERMANY

S84-47033 (nov 1984) --- Astronaut Reinhard Furrer, payload specialist D-1 German Spacelab mission.

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NASA image: Hypervelocity Impact (HVI) testing performed on EMU materials
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Apr 14, 1997

Hypervelocity Impact (HVI) testing performed on EMU materials

S97-05508 (13 Sept. 1996) --- Astronaut Mamoru Mohri, payload specialist, representing National Space Development...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Onboard STS-73, USML-2: Mission Specialist, Payload Commander, Kathryn Thorton with (CGF) Crystal Growth Furnace

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NASA image: PORTRAIT - LICHTENBERG, BYRON K., DR.
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Dec 17, 1982

PORTRAIT - LICHTENBERG, BYRON K., DR.

S82-41554 (1982) --- Dr. Byron K. Lichtenberg, payload specialist, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

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NASA image: Official portrait of Dr. Bjarni Tryggvason
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Apr 2, 1997

Official portrait of Dr. Bjarni Tryggvason

S97-06278 (2 April 1997) --- Bjarni V. Tryggvason, payload specialist representing the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).

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NASA image: Microgravity
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May 1, 1985

Microgravity

STS-51B, Spacelab-3, Payload Specialist Lodewijk van den Berg on flight deck with earth view out window.

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NASA image: Official portraits of Astronaut John Glenn
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Apr 14, 1998

Official portraits of Astronaut John Glenn

S98-06862 (May 1998) --- Senator John H. Glenn Jr., (Democrat-Ohio); STS-95 payload specialist.

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Payload Specialist, Fred Leslie changing samples in (CGF) Crystal Growth Furnace onboard STS-73, USML-2.

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NASA image: KSC-98pc953
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Aug 18, 1998

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STS-95 Payload Specialist John Glenn (left), who is a senator from Ohio, shares an amusing moment with KSC workers...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc952
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Aug 18, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-95 Payload Specialist John Glenn (left), who is a senator from Ohio, and Payload...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc954
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Aug 18, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-95 Payload Specialist John Glenn (left), who is a senator from Ohio, and Payload...

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NASA image: KSC-92pc-1194
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Jun 3, 1992

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building high bay, STS-47 Payload Specialist Dr. Mamoru...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Feb 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-51D mission included (front left to right) Karol J. Bobko, commander; Donald E....

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NASA image: Various views of STS-95 Senator John Glenn during training
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Jun 18, 1998

Various views of STS-95 Senator John Glenn during training

S98-08744 (28 April 1998) --- Four members of the STS-95 crew are briefed on video cameras by crew trainer Donald...

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NASA image: STS-44 official crew portrait
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Sep 15, 1999

STS-44 official crew portrait

STS044-S-002 (July 1991) --- These are the six crew members assigned to fly onboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis for...

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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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