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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: Microgravity
Image
Jul 15, 1992

Microgravity

A steel hemisphere was at the core of the Geophysical Fluid Flow Cell (GFFC) that flew on two Spacelab missions. It...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Oct 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-61A mission included (front row left to right) Reinhard Furrer, German payload...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Typical metal sample that was processed by TEMPUS (Tiegelfreies Elektromagnetisches Prozessieren Unter...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-92pc-1194
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Jun 3, 1992

KSC-92pc-1194

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building high bay, STS-47 Payload Specialist Dr. Mamoru...

KSC
NASA image: STS-65 Payload Specialist Mukai enters IML-2 spacelab module aboard OV-102
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 Payload Specialist Mukai enters IML-2 spacelab module aboard OV-102

STS065-214-037 (8-23 July 1994) --- Ready to begin one of her busy twelve hour shifts, payload specialist Dr. Chiaki...

JSC
NASA image: Payload bay with Spacelab backdropped by Earth
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Oct 29, 1995

Payload bay with Spacelab backdropped by Earth

STS073-736-018 (29 October 1995) --- The Kalahari Desert in Namibia, Africa, forms the backdrop for this scene. Five...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
May 1, 1993

Space Shuttle Projects

Designed by members of the flight crew, the STS-58 insignia depicts the Space Shuttle Columbia with a Spacelab...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, crew insignia
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Sep 3, 1999

STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, crew insignia

STS047-S-001 (June 1992) --- Designed by its crew members, the STS-47 mission emblem depicts the space shuttle...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-97pc764
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May 1, 1997

KSC-97pc764

KSC payload processing employees in Orbiter Processing Facility 1 prepare the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia’s crew...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97pc671
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Apr 17, 1997

KSC-97pc671

The Spacelab long transfer tunnel that leads from the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia’s crew airlock to the...

KSC
NASA image: STS-58 Crew Insignia
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May 1, 1993

STS-58 Crew Insignia

STS058-S-001 (May 1993) --- Designed by members of the flight crew, the STS-58 insignia depicts the space shuttle...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-73) Payload Commander Kathryn Thornton works with the Drop Physics Module (DPM)...

MSFC
NASA image: TEMPUS - Crouch performs TEMPUS OPS
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Apr 12, 2017

TEMPUS - Crouch performs TEMPUS OPS

S94-E-5019 (6 July 1997) --- Roger K. Crouch, payload specialist for the Microgravity Sciences Laboratory (MSL-1)...

JSC
NASA image: STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection
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Sep 29, 1993

STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection

S93-45374 (29 Sept 1993) --- An unidentified STS-58 crewmember participates in a test with the rotating dome...

JSC
NASA image: BIOMEDICAL - MEDICAL (ECHOCARDIOGRAPH) - JSC
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Mar 12, 1987

BIOMEDICAL - MEDICAL (ECHOCARDIOGRAPH) - JSC

S87-28936 (March 1987) --- The Spacelab Life Sciences-1 (SLS-1) echocardiograph, installed in a science module rack,...

JSC
NASA image: Cmdr Halsell on flight deck with camera
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Apr 12, 2017

Cmdr Halsell on flight deck with camera

S94-E-5003 (5 July 1997) --- Astronaut James D. Halsell, Jr. , mission commander, positioned on the Space Shuttle...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-73) Payload Commander Kathryn Thornton and Commander Ken Bowersox discuss the...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection
Image
Sep 29, 1993

STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection

S93-45376 (29 Sept 1993) --- Astronaut Rhea Seddon, STS-58 payload commander, participates in data collection for...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Oct 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

This insignia was chosen by the eight members of the STS-61A/D1 Spacelab mission to represent the record-sized Space...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-47 view of the Aurora Australis
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Sep 20, 1992

STS-47 view of the Aurora Australis

STS047-20-015 (12-20 Sept. 1992) --- This 35mm frame represents one of the more spectacular views of Aurora...

JSC
NASA image: Views from President Clinton's visit to JSC's Bldg. 9
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Apr 14, 1998

Views from President Clinton's visit to JSC's Bldg. 9

S98-05015 (14 April 1998) --- President Bill Clinton is pictured inside the Spacelab mock up during a tour conducted...

JSC
NASA image: STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection
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Sep 29, 1993

STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection

S93-45367 (29 Sept 1993) --- Astronaut Rhea Seddon, STS-58 payload commander, participates in biomedical data...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Mar 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The Space Shuttle Discovery and its science module payload are featured in the insignia for the STS-51B / Spacelab-3...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-73) Payload Specialist Albert Sacco loads autoclaves using a power screwdriver...

MSFC
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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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