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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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Jul 19, 1999

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Space Shuttle Columbia catches the rising sun after the rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad...

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Jul 19, 1999

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Members of the U.S. Women's World Cup Soccer Team were greeted upon their arrival at the Skid Strip at Cape...

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Jul 16, 1999

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Center Director Roy D. Bridges Jr. greets STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins after her arrival at KSC's Shuttle...

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Jul 19, 1999

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The STS-93 crew gathers for breakfast in the Operations and Checkout Building before suiting up for launch. Space...

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Jul 16, 1999

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STS-93 Commander Eileen Collins poses for photographers in the early morning sun after landing at Kennedy Space...

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Jul 16, 1999

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STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby lands at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) aboard a T-38 jet...

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Jul 19, 1999

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First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton is greeted by Astronauts (from left) Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper, Steven W....

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Jul 19, 1999

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STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins waves to her family nearby, a last meeting before launch of mission STS-93 on...

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Jun 24, 1999

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STS-93 Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) sits inside the orbiter Columbia during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test...

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Sep 23, 2009

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STS93-S-009 (23 July 1999) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off from Launch Pad 39B to begin the five-day STS-93...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00200
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Jun 24, 2004

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There are plenty of mysteries in our galaxy... black holes, white dwarves, and now… hot gas? NASA's Chandra X-Ray...

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NASA image: Supernova Remnant W49B
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Dec 8, 2017

Supernova Remnant W49B

Release date Dec. 30, 2009 In the supernova remnant W49B, Suzaku found another fossil fireball. It detected X-rays...

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NASA image: Crab Nebula from Five Observatories
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May 10, 2017

Crab Nebula from Five Observatories

In the summer of the year 1054 AD, Chinese astronomers saw a new "guest star," that appeared six times brighter than...

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Jun 22, 1999

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Under the watchful eyes of KSC Fire Department trainer Capt. George Hoggard (seated on the front), STS-93 Mission...

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Jun 22, 1999

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Under the watchful eyes of Capt. George Hoggard (left), trainer with the KSC Fire Department, STS-93 Mission...

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Jun 22, 1999

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Inside an M-113 armored personnel carrier at the launch pad, the STS-93 crew take part in emergency egress training...

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Apr 1, 1991

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This photograph shows the Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory (GRO) being deployed by the Remote Manipulator System (RMS)...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 1, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

This photograph shows the Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory being released from the Remote Manipulator System (RMS) arm...

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NASA image: Hubble Sees Stars and a Stripe in Celestial Fireworks
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees Stars and a Stripe in Celestial Fireworks

Release date: July 1, 2008 This image is a composite of visible (or optical), radio, and X-ray data of the full...

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NASA image: A Galactic Spectacle
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Aug 5, 2010

A Galactic Spectacle

NASA image release August 5, 2010 A beautiful new image of two colliding galaxies has been released by NASA's Great...

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Jun 22, 1999

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In the Operations and Checkout Bldg., STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins checks out a PRC-112 survival radio, part...

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NASA image: A Galactic Spectacle
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Dec 8, 2017

A Galactic Spectacle

NASA image release August 5, 2010 A beautiful new image of two colliding galaxies has been released by NASA's Great...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00032
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Jan 27, 2005

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Always dramatic and fascinating, black holes are in the news again with three amazing discoveries. NASA researchers...

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NASA image: NASA Telescopes Join Forces To Observe Unprecedented Explosion
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Telescopes Join Forces To Observe Unprecedented Explosion

NASA image release April 6, 2011 Images from Swift's Ultraviolet/Optical (white, purple) and X-ray telescopes...

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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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