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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-81pc-0352
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Apr 12, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia rises off Pad 39A a few seconds past 7 a.m. on April 12,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Horowitz with tools
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Mar 18, 1996

Astronaut Horowitz with tools

STS075-333-032 (22 Feb.- 9 March 1996) --- Astronaut Scott J. Horowitz, pilot, looks over tools he may use to...

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NASA image: Astronaut Chang-Diaz on forward flight deck during TSS-1R deployment
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Mar 18, 1996

Astronaut Chang-Diaz on forward flight deck during TSS-1R deployment

STS075-328-018 (25 Feb. 1996) --- Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, STS-75 payload commander, is busy at the pilot's...

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NASA image: Crewmembers eating in the mid deck.
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Jul 9, 1992

Crewmembers eating in the mid deck.

STS050-25-024 (25 June-9 July 1992) --- Astronauts Richard N. Richards and Bonnie J. Dunbar, momentarily on leave...

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NASA image: Two male crewmembers in the aft flight deck, looking out the windows.
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Jul 9, 1992

Two male crewmembers in the aft flight deck, looking out the windows.

STS050-06-011 (25 June-9 July 1992) --- Astronaut Carl J. Meade (left), mission specialist, and Eugene H. Trinh,...

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NASA image: Candle Flames in Microgravity Experiment
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Jul 9, 1992

Candle Flames in Microgravity Experiment

Closeup view inside glovebox showing a candle flame. The Candle Flames in Microgravity experiment is carried onboard...

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NASA image: Anderson smiles for the camera on Columbia's AFD during STS-107
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Jan 18, 2003

Anderson smiles for the camera on Columbia's AFD during STS-107

STS107-E-05033 (18 January 2003) --- Astronaut Michael P. Anderson, STS-107 payload commander, is pictured on the...

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NASA image: Husband seated in the CDR's seat on Columbia's FD during STS-107
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Jan 17, 2003

Husband seated in the CDR's seat on Columbia's FD during STS-107

STS107-E-05003 (17 January 2003) --- Astronaut Rick D. Husband, STS-107 mission commander, occupies the...

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NASA image: McCool works with Leukin activator cartridges on Columbia's MDK during STS-107
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Jan 17, 2003

McCool works with Leukin activator cartridges on Columbia's MDK during STS-107

STS107-E-05014 (17 January 2003) --- Astronaut William C. McCool, STS-107 pilot, works with supportive gear for...

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NASA image: Chawla smiles from the AFD of Columbia during STS-107
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Jan 17, 2003

Chawla smiles from the AFD of Columbia during STS-107

STS107-E-05001 (17 January 2003) --- Astronaut Kalpana Chawla, STS-107 mission specialist, is pictured on the flight...

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NASA image: McCool smiles for the camera from Columbia's AFD during STS-107
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Jan 18, 2003

McCool smiles for the camera from Columbia's AFD during STS-107

STS107-E-05026 (18 January 2003) --- Astronaut William C. McCool, STS-107 pilot, is pictured on the aft flight deck...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1129
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Jan 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Kennedy Space Center civil service and contractor workers, along with visitors gather...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1286
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Jan 31, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Under rainy skies, Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to guests after placing a...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1126
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Jan 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Roses decorate the fence surrounding the Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1130
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Jan 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Kennedy Space Center civil service and contractor workers, along with visitors gather...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1128
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Jan 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The names of U.S. space explorers who have been lost are engraved on the Space Mirror...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1122
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Jan 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- During Kennedy Space Center’s NASA Day of Remembrance at the Space Mirror Memorial at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1125
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Jan 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida gleams in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1123
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Jan 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director Janet Petro, at left, Kennedy Center Director Robert...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1124
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Jan 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana, at left, Deputy Director Janet Petro, and...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1119
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Jan 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana, Deputy Director Janet Petro, and United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1131
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Jan 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Visitors place roses at the Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope prior to grapple by STS-109 orbiter Columbia
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Mar 3, 2002

Hubble Space Telescope prior to grapple by STS-109 orbiter Columbia

STS109-E-5014 (3 March 2002) --- The Hubble Space Telescope is backdropped against black space as the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope prior to grapple by STS-109 orbiter Columbia
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Mar 3, 2002

Hubble Space Telescope prior to grapple by STS-109 orbiter Columbia

STS109-E-5026 (3 March 2002) --- The Hubble Space Telescope is backdropped against black space as the Space Shuttle...

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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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