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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: CREW PORTRAIT - STS-27/51I
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Jun 26, 1985

CREW PORTRAIT - STS-27/51I

S85-36062 (1 July 1985) --- These five NASA astronauts make up the crew for the mission STS-51I, scheduled for...

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NASA image: Portrait - German Payload Specialist (PS) Ernst Messerschmid
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Dec 13, 1984

Portrait - German Payload Specialist (PS) Ernst Messerschmid

S84-47034 (Nov 1984) --- Astronaut Ernst Messerschmid, payload specialist, D-1 German Spacelab mission.

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NASA image: Official photo of the 41-D crew
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Mar 23, 1984

Official photo of the 41-D crew

S84-30259 (April 1984) --- NASA's Discovery will carry these six STS51-D crew members into space on an early summer...

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NASA image: Portrait - STS 51G Crew
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Jan 1, 1985

Portrait - STS 51G Crew

S85-32877 (20 May 1985) --- Seven 51-G crew members take a break from training and other preparations for their June...

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NASA image: NASA's 747 with Columbia atop takes off to ferry the Shuttle back to KSC in Florida, after completing its first orbital mission with a landing at Edwards AFB
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Apr 28, 1981

NASA's 747 with Columbia atop takes off to ferry the Shuttle back to KSC in Florida, after completing its first orbital mission with a landing at Edwards AFB

NASA's specially modified 747 with the Space Shuttle Columbia atop takes off to ferry the Shuttle back to Kennedy...

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NASA image: STS_135_ M113
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Jun 21, 2011

STS_135_ M113

JSC2011-E-059632 (21 June 2011) --- NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus, STS-135 mission specialist, participates in safety...

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NASA image: Press conference with the crew of the 41-G mission
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Sep 12, 1984

Press conference with the crew of the 41-G mission

S84-41580 (3 Sept 1984) --- Assembled together publicly for the first time, the seven crewmembers for NASA's 41-G...

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NASA image: Launch of the Shuttle Columbia and begining of STS 61-C mission
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Jan 12, 1986

Launch of the Shuttle Columbia and begining of STS 61-C mission

STS61C-S-047 (12 Jan. 1986) --- A remote camera records the early morning launch at Florida?s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: STS 51-D crewmembers depart KSC's operations and checkout building
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Apr 12, 1985

STS 51-D crewmembers depart KSC's operations and checkout building

51D-9091 (S23-9091) (12 April 1985) --- The Space Shuttle mission 51-D crewmembers depart the Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: STS_135_ M113
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Jun 21, 2011

STS_135_ M113

JSC2011-E-059634 (21 June 2011) --- NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus, STS-135 mission specialist, drives the M113...

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NASA image: STS_135_NBL
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Mar 10, 2011

STS_135_NBL

JSC2011-E-040220 (10 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Rex Walheim (left), STS-135 mission specialist, and astronaut...

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NASA image: STS_135_NBL
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Mar 10, 2011

STS_135_NBL

JSC2011-E-040217 (10 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Rex Walheim, STS-135 mission specialist, is aided by divers as...

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NASA image: STS_135_RollOut
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May 31, 2011

STS_135_RollOut

JSC2011-E-059470 (31 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-135 pilot, is seen in a partial silhouette...

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NASA image: Aerial view of the Challenger making approach for landing at KSC
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Feb 14, 1984

Aerial view of the Challenger making approach for landing at KSC

S84-27155 (11 Feb 1984) --- The first Space Shuttle landing in Florida was recorded just moments prior to touchdown...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Challenger landing at Kennedy Space Center at end of STS 41-G
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Oct 13, 1984

Space Shuttle Challenger landing at Kennedy Space Center at end of STS 41-G

The Space Shuttle Challenger lands at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) at the end of the STS 41-G mission. The main...

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NASA image: STS_135_CEIT
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Apr 7, 2011

STS_135_CEIT

JSC2011-E-040343 (7 April 2011) --- NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-135 pilot, looks at the thermal protection...

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NASA image: STS_135_CEIT
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Apr 7, 2011

STS_135_CEIT

JSC2011-E-040345 (7 April 2011) --- NASA astronauts Rex Walheim and Sandy Magnus, STS-135 mission specialists,...

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NASA image: STS_135_NBL
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Mar 10, 2011

STS_135_NBL

JSC2011-E-040219 (10 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Rex Walheim (left), STS-135 mission specialist, and astronaut...

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NASA image: Views of the Challenger landing at Kennedy to end shuttle mission 41-B
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Feb 14, 1984

Views of the Challenger landing at Kennedy to end shuttle mission 41-B

S84-27154 (11 Feb 1984) --- The first Space Shuttle landing on the Kennedy Space Center?s landing facility was...

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NASA image: STS_135_Rollover
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May 17, 2011

STS_135_Rollover

JSC2011-E-059409 (17 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Rex Walheim, STS-135 mission specialist, watches as the space...

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NASA image: ASTRO-2 payload in Space Shuttle Endeavour's cargo bay
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Mar 17, 1995

ASTRO-2 payload in Space Shuttle Endeavour's cargo bay

STS067-371-028 (2-18 March 1995) --- This 35mm lunar-illuminated scene of the Astro-2 payload in the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS_135_NBL
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Mar 10, 2011

STS_135_NBL

JSC2011-E-040218 (10 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Rex Walheim, STS-135 mission specialist, is aided by divers as...

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NASA image: Payette and Polansky work in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Endeavour during the STS-127 Mission
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Jul 16, 2009

Payette and Polansky work in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Endeavour during the STS-127 Mission

S127-E-006246 (16 July 2009) --- NASA astronaut Mark Polansky, STS-127 commander; and Canadian Space Agency...

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NASA image: Payette uses the SRMS in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Endeavour during the STS-127 Mission
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Jul 16, 2009

Payette uses the SRMS in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Endeavour during the STS-127 Mission

S127-E-006255 (16 July 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Julie Payette, STS-127 mission specialist, looks...

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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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