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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: Firework Nova
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Dec 8, 2017

Firework Nova

Nova Stars are essentially giant fusion reactions occurring in the vacuum of space. Because stars have so much mass,...

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NASA image: Cassiopeia A supernova
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Dec 8, 2017

Cassiopeia A supernova

NASA's Fermi Closes on Source of Cosmic Rays New images from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope show where...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0869
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Jul 19, 1999

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-93 Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of France, who represents the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0754
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Jun 24, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-93 crew pauses at the launch pad for a photograph before heading for Space...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0746
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Jun 23, 1999

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At the 195-foot level of Launch Pad 39B, STS-93 Mission Specialist Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) takes in the view....

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0761
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Jun 24, 1999

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During an emergency egress exercise at the launch pad, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby (left) and Commander Eileen M. Collins...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0922
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Jul 21, 1999

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Flanked by security, the STS-93 crew wave to onlookers as they head for the "Astrovan" a second time to take them to...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0737
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Jun 22, 1999

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STS-93 Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of France, who represents the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES),...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0748
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Jun 23, 1999

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STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins (with microphone) talks to the press at a question and answer session at the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0733
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Jun 22, 1999

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In the Operations and Checkout Bldg., STS-93 Mission Specialist Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) checks out her launch...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0756
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Jun 24, 1999

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With the external tank and solid rocket booster (left) looming behind them, the STS-93 crew poses on a high level of...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0734
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Jun 22, 1999

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In the Operations and Checkout Bldg., Mission Specialist Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.) has his launch and entry suit...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0758
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Jun 24, 1999

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On Launch Pad 39B, (right) STS-93 Mission Specialist Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) gives a thumbs up to Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0914
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Jul 21, 1999

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The STS-93 crew gathers a second time for a pre-launch breakfast in the Operations and Checkout Building before...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0867
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Jul 19, 1999

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-93 Mission Specialist Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.) smiles after donning his...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0921
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Jul 21, 1999

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The STS-93 crew wave to onlookers as they walk out of the Operations and Checkout Building for the second time...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0892
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Jul 19, 1999

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Members of the U.S. World Cup Soccer Team pose with Astronauts Scott Parazynski, Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper,...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0736
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Jun 22, 1999

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STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby has his launch and entry suit checked by a technician in the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0735
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Jun 22, 1999

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STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins has her launch and entry suit checked by a technician in the Operations and...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0753
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Jun 24, 1999

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STS-93 crew members eagerly head for the bus outside the Operations and Checkout Building for the trip to Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0872
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Jul 19, 1999

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The STS-93 crew wave to onlookers as they walk out of the Operations and Checkout Building enroute to Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0760
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Jun 24, 1999

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During an emergency egress exercise at the launch pad, three STS-93 crew members stand in a slidewire basket that is...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0738
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Jun 22, 1999

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During launch and entry suit check in the Operations and Checkout Bldg, STS-93 Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0920
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Jul 21, 1999

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During final launch preparations in the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-93 Mission Specialist Steven A. Hawley...

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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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