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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: View of the Syncom IV satellite in orbit over the earth
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Aug 31, 1984

View of the Syncom IV satellite in orbit over the earth

41D-32-067 (31 Aug 1984) --- The Atlantic Oceans coastline of Angola forms the backdrop for this scene of the Syncom...

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NASA image: STS-119 Shuttle Discovery With Moon
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Mar 11, 2009

STS-119 Shuttle Discovery With Moon

A nearly full Moon sets as the space shuttle Discovery sits atop Launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape...

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NASA image: STS-116 Pilot Oefelin uses laptop computer in the MDDK on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 10, 2006

STS-116 Pilot Oefelin uses laptop computer in the MDDK on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05212 (10 Dec. 2006) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 mission...

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NASA image: STS-116 MS Fuglesang prepares meal in the FWD MDDK on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 MS Fuglesang prepares meal in the FWD MDDK on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05407 (11 Dec. 2006) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 mission...

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NASA image: View of the SBS-4 communications satellite in orbit above the earth
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Aug 30, 1984

View of the SBS-4 communications satellite in orbit above the earth

41D-39-068 (1 Sept 1984) --- Quickly moving away from the Space Shuttle Discovery is the Telstar 3 communications...

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NASA image: Australia's AUSSAT satellite deployed from payload bay
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Aug 27, 1985

Australia's AUSSAT satellite deployed from payload bay

51I-32-023 (27 Aug. 1985) --- Australia's AUSSAT communications satellite is deployed from the payload bay of the...

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NASA image: STS-116 MS holding food packet in the FWD MDDK on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 MS holding food packet in the FWD MDDK on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05405 (11 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Nicholas J. M. Patrick, STS-116 mission specialist, holds food packages...

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NASA image: STS-116 Pilot Oefelin uses laptop computer in the FD on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 10, 2006

STS-116 Pilot Oefelin uses laptop computer in the FD on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05210 (10 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut William A. (Bill) Oefelein, STS-116 pilot, uses a computer on the flight...

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NASA image: Columbus Module and STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery FWD Cabin during EVA
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Mar 2, 2011

Columbus Module and STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery FWD Cabin during EVA

ISS026-E-031342 (2 March 2011) --- The nose and forward cabin of the docked space shuttle Discovery (STS-133) are...

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NASA image: STS-116 MS Patrick works at control panel in the MDDK on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 10, 2006

STS-116 MS Patrick works at control panel in the MDDK on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05357 (10 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut William A. (Bill) Oefelein, STS-116 pilot, works at a control panel on the...

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NASA image: STS-116 MS Higginbotham retrieves items from a drawer in the MDDK on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 14, 2006

STS-116 MS Higginbotham retrieves items from a drawer in the MDDK on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-06151 (14 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Joan E. Higginbotham, STS-116 mission specialist, retrieves items from a...

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NASA image: STS-116 MS Higginbotham uses laptop computer in the MDDK on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 MS Higginbotham uses laptop computer in the MDDK on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05575 (11 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Joan E. Higginbotham, STS-116 mission specialist, uses a computer on the...

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NASA image: STS-116 Pilot Oefelein working on laptop computer in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 Pilot Oefelein working on laptop computer in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05396 (11 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut William A. (Bill) Oefelein, STS-116 pilot, uses a computer on the flight...

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NASA image: STS-116 MS Williams works on laptop computer in the MDDK on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 10, 2006

STS-116 MS Williams works on laptop computer in the MDDK on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05329 (10 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Sunita L. Williams, STS-116 mission specialist, uses a computer on the...

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NASA image: STS-116 MS Patrick works at control panel in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 MS Patrick works at control panel in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05368 (10 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Nicholas J. M. Patrick, STS-116 mission specialist, works controls on the...

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NASA image: STS-116 MS Higginbotham looks at crew procedures in the hatch area on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 MS Higginbotham looks at crew procedures in the hatch area on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05409 (11 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Joan E. Higginbotham, STS-116 mission specialist, looks over procedures...

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NASA image: View of the launch of  Discovery 41-D mission
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Jun 8, 1984

View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission

41D-3063 (30 Aug. 1984) --- The space shuttle Discovery climbs toward Earth orbit following a successful liftoff...

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NASA image: View of the launch of  Discovery 41-D mission
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Jun 8, 1984

View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission

41D-3071 (30 Aug. 1984) --- The space shuttle Discovery climbs toward Earth orbit following a successful liftoff...

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NASA image: View of STS-63 Discovery payload bay
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Feb 9, 1995

View of STS-63 Discovery payload bay

STS063-716-025 (9 Feb. 1995) --- In tail-to Earth mode, the Space Shuttle Discovery is backdropped against dark...

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NASA image: STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery
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Mar 7, 2011

STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery

ISS026-E-032218 (7 March 2011) --- Backdropped against the blackness of space, Discovery is seen from the...

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NASA image: STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery
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Mar 7, 2011

STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery

ISS026-E-032217 (7 March 2011) --- Backdropped against the blackness of space, Discovery is seen from the...

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NASA image: STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery
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Feb 26, 2011

STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery

Russian 24S Returned Imagery Part 208

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NASA image: STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery
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Mar 7, 2011

STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery

ISS026-E-032223 (7 March 2011) --- Backdropped against the blackness of space, Discovery is seen from the...

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NASA image: Pre-deploy operations with SPARTAN-201 during STS-64
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Sep 12, 1994

Pre-deploy operations with SPARTAN-201 during STS-64

STS064-111-070 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- The astronauts onboard the space shuttle Discovery used a 70mm camera to...

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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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