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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-98pc979
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Aug 21, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-95 crew takes time out from SPACEHAB familiarization activities at the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1161
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Aug 4, 1997

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STS-85 Commander Curtis L. Brown, Jr. poses in the cockpit of his T-38 jet trainer aircraft at KSC’s Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1101
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Sep 21, 1998

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As daylight creeps over the horizon, STS-95 Space Shuttle Discovery, on the Mobile Launch Platform, arrives at...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0739
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Mar 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer is prepared...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1006
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Sep 2, 1998

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(Left to right) STS-95 Payload Specialists Chiaki Mukai, with the National Space Development Agency of Japan, and...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1130
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Sep 18, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The International Extreme Ultraviolet Hitchhiker (IEH-3), one of the payloads for the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc858
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Jul 16, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-95 crew members check out camera equipment they will use on the mission during a...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1162
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Aug 4, 1997

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STS-85 Payload Specialist Bjarni V. Tryggvason poses in the cockpit of his T-38 jet trainer aircraft at KSC’s...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1005
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Sep 2, 1998

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(Left to right) STS-95 Payload Specialists Chiaki Mukai, with the National Space Development Agency of Japan, and...

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NASA image: John H Glenn Jr.
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Oct 26, 1998

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STS-95 Payload Specialist John H. Glenn Jr. (second from right), senator from Ohio, poses (left to right) with his...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1246
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Apr 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers finish attaching the mated Pegasus XL and...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0862
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Mar 25, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians verify that the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft is secure on...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1436
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Oct 29, 1998

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STS-95 Mission Specialist Stephen K. Robinson gives a thumbs up as he dons his flight suit in the Operations and...

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NASA image: ksc-98pc-1587
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Oct 29, 1998

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These stands are filled with spectators watching and photographing the launch of STS-95. The viewing sites and...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1193
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Aug 7, 1997

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The STS-85 crew partakes in the traditional pre-liftoff breakfast in the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building....

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1027
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Sep 3, 1998

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During Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in the Payload Bay of Discovery, STS-95 Mission Specialist Pedro Duque...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1241
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Apr 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The mated Pegasus XL and Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) satellite move under the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1163
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Aug 4, 1997

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STS-85 Pilot Kent V. Rominger (left) and Payload Specialist Bjarni V. Tryggvason prepare to greet the rest of the...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL GALEX
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Mar 13, 2003

Pegasus XL GALEX

In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, the Pegasus XL launch vehicle is in position for mating of the Galaxy...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC816
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May 14, 1997

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The Manipulator Flight Demonstration (MFD) payload is installed into the payload bay of the Space Shuttle Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1014
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Sep 2, 1998

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STS-95 Mission Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr. (left) and Payload Specialist John H. Glenn Jr. (right) display a...

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NASA image: The NICER X-ray telescope pictured on the International Space Station
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Dec 24, 2024

The NICER X-ray telescope pictured on the International Space Station

iss072e371351 (Dec. 17, 2024) --- The NICER (Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer) X-ray telescope is pictured...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0741
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Mar 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer is prepared...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1284
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Apr 28, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Orbital Sciences' L-1011 aircraft carries the Pegasus XL rocket/Galaxy Evolution...

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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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