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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: Final Launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour / STS-134 Mission
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May 16, 2011

Final Launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour / STS-134 Mission

STS134-S-048 (16 May 2011) --- Space shuttle Endeavour and its six-member STS-134 crew head toward Earth orbit and...

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NASA image: View of the launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour at KSC to start the STS-100 mission
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Apr 19, 2001

View of the launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour at KSC to start the STS-100 mission

STS100-S-008 (19 April 2001) --- A perfect liftoff of the Space Shuttle Endeavour occurred at 2:40:42 p.m. (EDT),...

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NASA image: Final Launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour / STS-134 Mission
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May 17, 2011

Final Launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour / STS-134 Mission

STS134-S-055 (16 May 2011) --- Space shuttle Endeavour and its six-member STS-134 crew head toward Earth orbit and...

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NASA image: Night landing of Shuttle Columbia at Edwards AFB and end of STS 61-C mission
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Jan 18, 1986

Night landing of Shuttle Columbia at Edwards AFB and end of STS 61-C mission

61C-S-050 (18 Jan 1986) --- This NASA photo records the night landing of space shuttle Columbia at Edwards Air Force...

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NASA image: STS_135_Return
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Jul 22, 2011

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STS-135 pilot Doug Hurley signs a welcome home banner before a welcome home ceremony for the crew of the space...

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NASA image: STS_135_Return
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Jul 22, 2011

STS_135_Return

A large crowd of supporters welcomes home the crew of STS-135 during a ceremony for the crew of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: STS_135_Return
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Jul 22, 2011

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A large crowd of supporters welcomes home the crew of STS-135 during a ceremony for the crew of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Launch of the STS 51-F Challenger
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Jul 29, 1985

Launch of the STS 51-F Challenger

51F-S-038 (29 July 1985) ---An air-to-air view of the Space Shuttle orbiter Challenger, its two solid rocket...

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NASA image: Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan using binoculars for magnifed viewing of earth
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Oct 6, 1984

Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan using binoculars for magnifed viewing of earth

41G-11-027 (14 Oct. 1984) --- Kathryn D. Sullivan, 41-G mission specialist, uses a pair of binoculars to do some...

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NASA image: STS_1+STS135
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Nov 2, 2011

STS_1+STS135

JSC2011-E-205603 (2 Nov. 2011) --- The current and former astronauts who formed the crews of STS-1, the first space...

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NASA image: STS_1+STS135
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Nov 2, 2011

STS_1+STS135

JSC2011-E-205596 (2 Nov. 2011) --- The current and former astronauts who formed the crews of STS-1, the first space...

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NASA image: STS_1+STS135
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Nov 2, 2011

STS_1+STS135

JSC2011-E-205608 (2 Nov. 2011) --- The current and former astronauts who formed the crews of STS-1, the first space...

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NASA image: STS_1+STS135
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Nov 2, 2011

STS_1+STS135

JSC2011-E-205613 (2 Nov. 2011) --- The current and former astronauts who formed the crews of STS-1, the first space...

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NASA image: STS_1+STS135
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Nov 2, 2011

STS_1+STS135

JSC2011-E-205619 (2 Nov. 2011) --- The current and former astronauts who formed the crews of STS-1, the first space...

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NASA image: STS_135_Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

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JSC2011-E-068012 (21 July 2011) --- Milt Heflin, associate director (technical) of the Johnson Space Center, stands...

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NASA image: Marshburn wears LES in the FWD MDDK of Space Shuttle Endeavor during STS-127 Mission
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Jul 16, 2009

Marshburn wears LES in the FWD MDDK of Space Shuttle Endeavor during STS-127 Mission

S127-E-005107 (15 July 2009) --- Astronaut Tom Marshburn, STS-127 mission specialist, attired in his shuttle launch...

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NASA image: Wolf wears LES in the FWD MDDK of Space Shuttle Endeavor during STS-127 Mission
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Jul 16, 2009

Wolf wears LES in the FWD MDDK of Space Shuttle Endeavor during STS-127 Mission

S127-E-005108 (15 July 2009) --- Astronaut Dave Wolf, STS-127 mission specialist, attired in his shuttle launch and...

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NASA image: Launch of the Shuttle Discovery and begining of STS 51-I mission
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Aug 27, 1985

Launch of the Shuttle Discovery and begining of STS 51-I mission

51I-S-223 (27 August 1985) --- Launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery and beginning of STS-51I mission. View of the...

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NASA image: Landing of the Shuttle Discovery and end of STS 51-I mission
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Sep 3, 1985

Landing of the Shuttle Discovery and end of STS 51-I mission

51I-S-225 (3 September 1985) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery lands on September 3, 1985 on Runway 23, Edwards Air...

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NASA image: Servicing of Shuttle Discovery after landing at end of STS 51-I mission
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Sep 3, 1985

Servicing of Shuttle Discovery after landing at end of STS 51-I mission

51I-S-240 (3 Sept. 1985) --- Servicing of the space shuttle Discovery after its landing at Edwards Air Force Base...

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NASA image: STS 51-L crewmembers briefed during training session
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Jan 8, 1986

STS 51-L crewmembers briefed during training session

S86-25186 (December 1985) --- Five members of the prime crew for NASA?s STS-51L mission and a backup crew member are...

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NASA image: The crew of Space Shuttle mission STS-117 gathered in front of the shuttle Atlantis following landing at Edwards Air Force Base, California, June 22, 2007
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Jun 22, 2007

The crew of Space Shuttle mission STS-117 gathered in front of the shuttle Atlantis following landing at Edwards Air Force Base, California, June 22, 2007

The crew of Space Shuttle mission STS-117 gathered in front of the shuttle Atlantis following landing at Edwards Air...

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NASA image: STS_135_Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS_135_Landing

JSC2011-E-068008 (21 July 2011) --- Red paint marks the location where Atlantis' main landing gear came to a stop on...

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NASA image: STS_135_Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS_135_Landing

JSC2011-E-068007 (21 July 2011) --- Green paint marks the location where Atlantis' nose landing gear came to a stop...

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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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