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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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Jun 24, 1999

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STS-93 Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) sits inside the orbiter Columbia during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test...

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May 18, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-93 stack of solid rocket boosters and external tank sits at the Mobile...

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Jul 22, 1999

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

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Jul 23, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Columbia changes night into day as it roars into the sky after a...

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Jul 23, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The fiery launch of Space Shuttle Columbia casts ghost-like shadows on the clouds of...

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Jul 27, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia swoops out of the darkness onto runway 33 at the...

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Jan 27, 2005

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Always dramatic and fascinating, black holes are in the news again with three amazing discoveries. NASA researchers...

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NASA image: Observatories Combine to Crack Open the Crab Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

Observatories Combine to Crack Open the Crab Nebula

Astronomers have produced a highly detailed image of the Crab Nebula, by combining data from telescopes spanning...

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NASA image: Gigantic Wave Discovered in Perseus Galaxy Cluster
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Dec 8, 2017

Gigantic Wave Discovered in Perseus Galaxy Cluster

Combining data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory with radio observations and computer simulations, an...

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NASA image: High-Energy X-rays Detected From Jupiter's Auroras
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Feb 10, 2022

High-Energy X-rays Detected From Jupiter's Auroras

The areas where high-energy X-rays were detected by NASA's NuSTAR (Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array) from the...

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NASA image: NASA Telescopes Join Forces To Observe Unprecedented Explosion
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Telescopes Join Forces To Observe Unprecedented Explosion

NASA image release April 6, 2011 NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory completed this four-hour exposure of GRB 110328A...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0732
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Jun 22, 1999

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Under the watchful eyes of KSC Fire Department trainer Capt. George Hoggard (seated on the front), STS-93 Mission...

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NASA image: NASA Find Clues that May Help Identify Dark Matter
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Find Clues that May Help Identify Dark Matter

Using observations from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory, astronomers have found that...

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Jun 22, 1999

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Under the watchful eyes of Capt. George Hoggard (left), trainer with the KSC Fire Department, STS-93 Mission...

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Jun 22, 1999

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Inside an M-113 armored personnel carrier at the launch pad, the STS-93 crew take part in emergency egress training...

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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-2010-4452B
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Jul 29, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a printable version of space shuttle Columbia's orbiter tribute, or OV-102, which...

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Jul 19, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Participating in a forum about women in space, Astronauts Ellen Ochoa, Joan...

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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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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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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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Jul 21, 1999

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Entering the Banana Creek viewing site, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton is joined by NASA Administrator Daniel...

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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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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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