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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: Raffaello MPLM stowed in the Shuttle Atlantis Cargo Bay
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Jul 18, 2011

Raffaello MPLM stowed in the Shuttle Atlantis Cargo Bay

ISS028-E-017434 (18 July 2011) --- The space shuttle Atlantis' cargo bay now holds the Raffaello multi-purpose...

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NASA image: STS-129 Shuttle Atlantis On Pad 39a
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Nov 15, 2009

STS-129 Shuttle Atlantis On Pad 39a

The space shuttle Atlantis is seen on launch pad 39a of the NASA Kennedy Space Center shortly after the rotating...

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NASA image: STS-2 backup Crewmen Lousma and Fullerton in the bldg 5 Shuttle simulator
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Sep 11, 1981

STS-2 backup Crewmen Lousma and Fullerton in the bldg 5 Shuttle simulator

S81-36714 (14 Nov. 1981) --- These two veteran astronauts were named today as the official prime crew members of...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Landing

NASA Kennedy Space center Director Robert Cabana talks with members of the shuttle tile team which are wearing...

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NASA image: STS-76 Landing - Space Shuttle Atlantis Lands at Edwards Air Force Base, Drag Chute Deploy
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Mar 31, 1996

STS-76 Landing - Space Shuttle Atlantis Lands at Edwards Air Force Base, Drag Chute Deploy

The space shuttle Atlantis touches down on the runway at Edwards, California, at approximately 5:29 a.m. Pacific...

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NASA image: GOES-S Arrival at Kennedy Space Center
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Dec 5, 2017

GOES-S Arrival at Kennedy Space Center

NOAA's Geostationary Operation Environmental Satellite-S (GOES-S) is being offloaded from a C-5 transport aircraft...

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NASA image: GOES-S Arrival at Kennedy Space Center
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Dec 5, 2017

GOES-S Arrival at Kennedy Space Center

NOAA's Geostationary Operation Environmental Satellite-S (GOES-S) is being offloaded from a C-5 transport aircraft...

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NASA image: GOES-S Arrival at Kennedy Space Center
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Dec 5, 2017

GOES-S Arrival at Kennedy Space Center

NOAA's Geostationary Operation Environmental Satellite-S (GOES-S) is being offloaded from a C-5 transport aircraft...

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NASA image: GOES-S Arrival at Kennedy Space Center
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Dec 5, 2017

GOES-S Arrival at Kennedy Space Center

NOAA's Geostationary Operation Environmental Satellite-S (GOES-S) is being offloaded from a C-5 transport aircraft...

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NASA image: GOES-S Arrival at Kennedy Space Center
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Dec 5, 2017

GOES-S Arrival at Kennedy Space Center

NOAA's Geostationary Operation Environmental Satellite-S (GOES-S) is being offloaded from a C-5 transport aircraft...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Landing

A view looking forward underneath the space shuttle Atlantis on the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) runway at NASA...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Landing

NASA Astronaut and STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson walks underneath the space shuttle Atlantis shortly after he and...

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NASA image: STS-135 Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Landing

Space shuttle Atlantis (STS-135) touches down at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF),...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Landing

NASA Astronaut and STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson walks underneath the space shuttle Atlantis shortly after he and...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Landing

STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson talks to NASA Television and the news media in front of the space shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Landing

STS-135 Mission Specialist Rex Walheim walks under the space shuttle Atlantis shortly after he and the rest of the...

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NASA image: Endeavour sitting atop NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA)
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Sep 19, 2012

Endeavour sitting atop NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA)

Space Shuttle Endeavour is ferried by NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) over the Johnson Space Center in...

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NASA image: Payload Bay as STS-116 Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the ISS
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Dec 11, 2006

Payload Bay as STS-116 Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the ISS

S116-E-05504 (11 Dec. 2006) --- As seen through windows on the aft flight deck of Space Shuttle Discovery, the...

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NASA image: ISS during departure of the STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Mar 25, 2008

ISS during departure of the STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavour

S123-E-009202 (24 March 2008) --- Backdropped by Earth's horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space...

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NASA image: STS_135_STA
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Jun 14, 2011

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JSC2011-E-059510 (14 June 2011) --- A shuttle training aircraft takes off from NASA?s Johnson Space Center's El Paso...

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NASA image: Endeavour Grand  Opening Ceremony
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Oct 30, 2012

Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

A space shuttle main engine (SSME) is on display near the space shuttle Endeavour at the California Science center's...

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NASA image: STS_135_Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS_135_Landing

JSC2011-E-067691 (21 July 2011) --- Shuttle launch director Mike Leinbach, facing camera, hugs LeRoy Cain, deputy...

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NASA image: View of the shuttle Challenger from the SPAS-01 satellite
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Oct 25, 2005

View of the shuttle Challenger from the SPAS-01 satellite

STS007-32-1702 (22 June 1983) --- The Earth-orbiting space shuttle Challenger beyond the Earth's horizon was...

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NASA image: Launch of STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Sep 30, 1994

Launch of STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour

STS068-S-037 (30 September 1994) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39A in a halo of light....

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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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