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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: Guppy Arrival for Orion EM-1 Crew Module Structural Test Article
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Apr 24, 2017

Guppy Arrival for Orion EM-1 Crew Module Structural Test Article

NASA's Super Guppy airplane touches down on the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility at the agency's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Crew Module Structural Test Article loaded onto Guppy
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Apr 25, 2017

Orion EM-1 Crew Module Structural Test Article loaded onto Guppy

NASA's Super Guppy aircraft throttles up for takeoff on the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4544
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Jun 17, 2011

KSC-2011-4544

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image:  Views of the approach of the STS-79 orbiter Atlantis for docking with Mir
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Sep 20, 1996

Views of the approach of the STS-79 orbiter Atlantis for docking with Mir

NM22-427-023 (20 Sept. 1996) --- This photograph of the space shuttle Atlantis was taken from approximately 170 feet...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-98 mission
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Feb 7, 2001

Earth observations taken during STS-98 mission

STS098-819-038 (17 February 2001) --- Much of Metropolitan Houston appears in this nearly vertical image...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken during STS-98 mission
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Feb 7, 2001

Earth observation taken during STS-98 mission

STS098-716-034 (18 February 2001) --- This east-to-west orbital view of the Inn River Valley of southern Austria was...

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NASA image: View of Spacelab 2 pallet in the open payload bay
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Jul 29, 1985

View of Spacelab 2 pallet in the open payload bay

51F-33-005 (29 July - 6 August 1985) --- Experiments and the instrument pointing system (IPS) for Spacelab 2 are...

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NASA image: NASA’s Day of Remembrance 2026
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Jan 22, 2026

NASA’s Day of Remembrance 2026

NASA’s annual Day of Remembrance pays tribute to all members of the NASA family who lost their lives in the pursuit...

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NASA image: Astronaut Sullivan prepares to join crew in training
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Sep 4, 1984

Astronaut Sullivan prepares to join crew in training

41D-3188 (2 September 1984) --- Astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan, 41-G mission specialist, joins with other members of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour flies by Johnson Space Center
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Dec 11, 2008

Space Shuttle Endeavour flies by Johnson Space Center

The Space Shuttle Endeavour, on the back of a Boeing 747, circles over Johnson Space Center (JSC) on its way back to...

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NASA image: Public views evening engine test of a Space Shuttle Main Engine
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Apr 21, 2001

Public views evening engine test of a Space Shuttle Main Engine

Over the past year, more than 20,000 people came to Stennis Space Center to witness the 'shake, rattle and roar' of...

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NASA image: Payload Bay on STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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May 25, 2010

Payload Bay on STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S132-E-012709 (25 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis’ vertical stabilizer, orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods,...

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NASA image: STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery Approach
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Feb 26, 2011

STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery Approach

ISS026-E-030300 (26 Feb. 2011) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, space shuttle Discovery is...

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NASA image: STS-121 Space Shuttle Processing Update
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Apr 27, 2006

STS-121 Space Shuttle Processing Update

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, second from left, and Associate Administrator for Space Operations William...

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NASA image: STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis leaves the ISS
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Jun 19, 2007

STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis leaves the ISS

S117-E-08001 (19 June 2007) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station moves away...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-129 Mission
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Nov 16, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-129 Mission

STS129-S-055 (16 Nov. 2009) --- The space shuttle launch team monitors the progress of Space Shuttle Atlantis'...

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NASA image: STS-121 Space Shuttle Processing Update
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Apr 27, 2006

STS-121 Space Shuttle Processing Update

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, left, looks on as Associate Administrator for Space Operations William...

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NASA image: STS-126 Space Shuttle Endeavour Launch
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Nov 14, 2008

STS-126 Space Shuttle Endeavour Launch

NASA Administrator, Michael Griffin watches the launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-126) from the Launch...

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NASA image: Archambault and Phillips work to close shuttle airlock hatch
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Mar 25, 2009

Archambault and Phillips work to close shuttle airlock hatch

S119-E-008429 (25 March 2009) --- Astronaut Lee Archambault, STS-119 commander, closes the hatch on the middeck of...

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NASA image: STS-121 Space Shuttle Processing Update
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Apr 27, 2006

STS-121 Space Shuttle Processing Update

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, left, and Associate Administrator for Space Operations William Gerstenmaier,...

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NASA image: STS-121 Space Shuttle Processing Update
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Apr 27, 2006

STS-121 Space Shuttle Processing Update

NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations William Gerstenmaier, right, look on as Space Shuttle Program...

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NASA image: STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis leaves the ISS
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Jun 19, 2007

STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis leaves the ISS

S117-E-08032 (19 June 2007) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, the International Space Station moves away...

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NASA image: APPROACH AND LANDING TESTS (ALT) - SHUTTLE - ROLLOUT - CA
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Sep 17, 1976

APPROACH AND LANDING TESTS (ALT) - SHUTTLE - ROLLOUT - CA

S76-29559 (17 Sept 1976) --- Astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton, pilot of the first crew for the Space Shuttle Approach...

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NASA image: STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Launch
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May 30, 2008

STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Launch

NASA Administrator, Michael Griffin watches the launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-124) from the Launch...

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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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