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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: KSC-02pp0124
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Jan 2, 2002

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS -- EXPEDITION FIVE CREW INSIGNIA (ISS05-S-001) -- The International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-89pc-1230
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Oct 1, 1989

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS -- STS-31 CREW PATCH – The mission insignia for NASA’s STS-31 mission features...

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NASA image: SLS Rocket on Display at Governor’s Mansion
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Dec 10, 2024

SLS Rocket on Display at Governor’s Mansion

A model of NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket is part of the holiday display in the Mississippi Governor’s...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1057
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Jul 31, 2000

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The Zenith-1 (Z-1) Truss is officially presented to NASA by The Boeing Co. on the Space Station Processing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3213
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Jun 1, 2010

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston - STS133-S-001 ---- The STS-133 mission patch is based upon sketches from the late...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 1999

International Space Station (ISS)

This is the astronaut designed mission insignia for the STS-96 space flight, the second Space Shuttle Mission...

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NASA image: STS-51D - CREW INSIGNIA
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Jan 1, 1985

STS-51D - CREW INSIGNIA

S85-28989 (March 1985) --- The dominant features of the STS-51D emblem are an orbit formed by a Colonial American...

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NASA image: STS-42 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia
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Nov 24, 1999

STS-42 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia

STS042-S-001 (October 1991) --- Designed by the crew members, the International Microgravity Lab-1 (IML-1) insignia...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1057
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Jul 31, 2000

KSC00pp1057

The Zenith-1 (Z-1) Truss is officially presented to NASA by The Boeing Co. on the Space Station Processing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2582
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Apr 30, 2008

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston – STS126-S-001 -- The STS-126 patch represents space shuttle Endeavour on its mission...

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NASA image: Official insignia of Apollo 12
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Sep 22, 1969

Official insignia of Apollo 12

S69-52336 (September 1969) --- This is the official crew insignia for Apollo 12, the United States? second lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1929
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Aug 22, 2005

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON - STS121-S-001 (June 2005) --- The STS-121 patch depicts the Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1661
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Nov 7, 2000

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Boeing workers officially turn over the P6 Integrated Truss Structure to the NASA shuttle integration team in a...

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NASA image: sts099-s-001
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Jun 1, 1999

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STS099-S-001 (June 1999) --- The STS-99 crew members designed the flight insignia for the Shuttle Radar Topography...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0636
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Apr 14, 2006

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, TX - STS115-S-001 (February 2003) -- This is the STS-115 insignia. This mission continues the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2648
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Dec 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Florida quarter is prepared for installation on the New Horizons spacecraft in...

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NASA image: STS-26 DISCOVERY CREW LOGO
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Jan 1, 1987

STS-26 DISCOVERY CREW LOGO

S87-39136 (4 Aug. 1987) --- This is the STS-26 crew patch. The predominant themes are: a new beginning (sunrise), a...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Dec 8, 1997

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-90 crew patch reflects the dedication of the mission to neuroscience in celebration of the decade of the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1662
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Nov 7, 2000

KSC-00pp1662

The International Space Station ground operations officially turn over the P6 Integrated Truss Structure to the NASA...

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NASA image: STS095-s-001
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Jun 1, 1998

STS095-s-001

STS095-S-001 (June 1998) --- The STS-95 patch, designed by the crew, is intended to reflect the scientific,...

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NASA image: STS115-S-001
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Feb 1, 2003

STS115-S-001

STS115-S-001 (February 2003) --- This is the STS-115 insignia. This mission continues the assembly of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4453D
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Jul 29, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a version of space shuttle Discovery's orbiter tribute, or OV-103, which hangs in...

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NASA image: STS-109 insignia
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Jan 6, 2004

STS-109 insignia

STS109-S-001 (August 2001) --- STS-109 is the fourth mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). The...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1572
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Aug 31, 2001

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS -- STS-109 INSIGNIA -- STS-109 is the fourth mission to service the Hubble...

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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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