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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: Strekalov writes procedures on lid of can
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Mar 1, 1995

Strekalov writes procedures on lid of can

NM18-305-029 (March-July 1995) --- Cosmonaut Gennadiy M. Strekalov, Mir-18 flight engineer, writes on a can lid....

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NASA image: MS Wolf eats a chicken fajita on Endeavour's middeck
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Mar 2, 1998

MS Wolf eats a chicken fajita on Endeavour's middeck

STS089-370-034 (22-31 Jan. 1998) --- Astronaut David A. Wolf, freshly removed from a long stay aboard Russia’s Mir...

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NASA image: STS-79 commander at entrance to docking module
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Sep 23, 1996

STS-79 commander at entrance to docking module

STS79-E-5300 (23 September 1996) --- Astronaut William F. Readdy (foreground), STS-79 commander, bids farewell to...

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NASA image: Foale exercises on treadmill in Base Block
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Sep 30, 1997

Foale exercises on treadmill in Base Block

S86-E-5358 (30 Sept. 1997) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows astronaut C. Michael Foale, mission...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc159
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Jan 16, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An air conditioning replacement unit to be included among the logistics equipment to...

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NASA image: Astronauts Linda Godwin and Michael "Rich" Clifford during EVA
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Mar 27, 1996

Astronauts Linda Godwin and Michael "Rich" Clifford during EVA

STS076-724-016 (27 March 1996) --- Astronaut Michael R. (Rich) Clifford, mission specialist, works at a restraint...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1509
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Oct 7, 1997

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At the Skid Strip on Cape Canaveral Air Station, astronaut C. Michael Foale prepares to return to the Johnson Space...

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NASA image: View of the approaching space shuttle Atlantis
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Sep 26, 1997

View of the approaching space shuttle Atlantis

NASA5-329-023 (26 Sept. 1997) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis is seen from the point of view of Russia’s Mir...

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NASA image: Dezhurov prepares for EVA
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Mar 1, 1995

Dezhurov prepares for EVA

NM18-304-012 (March-July 1995) --- Cosmonaut Vladimir N. Dezhurov, Mir-18 mission commander, is seen in his thermal...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc160
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Jan 16, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An air conditioning replacement unit to be included among the logistics equipment to...

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NASA image: View of the approaching space shuttle Atlantis
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May 1, 1997

View of the approaching space shuttle Atlantis

NASA5-301-029 (May 1997) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis is seen from the point of view of Russia’s Mir Space...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from Mir Space Station during NASA 7 mission
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Aug 29, 2016

Earth observations taken from Mir Space Station during NASA 7 mission

NASA7-726-049 (May 1998) --- This view of a sunrise was taken as the Russia's Mir Space Station was on a descending...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc498
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Mar 20, 1997

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STS-84 Mission Specialists Elena V. Kondakova, at left, and Jean-Francois Clervoy pose for photos outside the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Cameron and Cosmonaut Gidzenko say goodbye
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Dec 14, 1995

Astronaut Cameron and Cosmonaut Gidzenko say goodbye

STS074-322-036 (18 Nov 1995) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Cameron, STS-74 mission commander, shakes hands with cosmonaut...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc678
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Jun 2, 1998

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STS-91 Mission Specialist Wendy B. Lawrence is ready to go as her flight suit gets a final checkout in the...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc759
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Apr 29, 1997

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STS-84 Mission Specialists C. Michael Foale, at left, and Elena V. Kondakova, of the Russian Space Agency, find a...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 5, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-71 mission included (front left to right) Vladimir N. Dezhurov, Mir 18 crew download;...

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NASA image: Cosmonauts and astronauts during medical operations training
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Jun 11, 1994

Cosmonauts and astronauts during medical operations training

Using Dr. Dave E. Ward, a JSC physician, as a test subject, cosmonaut Gennadiy M. Strekalov (left), rehearses the...

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NASA image: Foale in Base Block with camera
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Nov 3, 1997

Foale in Base Block with camera

STS086-405-008 (25 Sept-6 Oct 1997) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, sporting attire representing the STS-86 crew...

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NASA image: Interior view of Spektr module
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Jun 28, 1995

Interior view of Spektr module

NM18-307-019 (March-July 1995) --- This photograph was taken by one of the Mir-18 crew members shortly after the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Nov 12, 1995

Microgravity

STS-74 Shuttle and Mir docking with Astronauts and Cosmonauts onboard.

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00160
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May 6, 2004

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Hundreds gathered at Florida's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex May 1 to watch as five former Shuttle astronauts...

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NASA image: Survey views of the Mir space station taken during rendezvous
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Jan 16, 1997

Survey views of the Mir space station taken during rendezvous

STS081-709-061 (12-22 Jan. 1997) --- As recorded while Space Shuttle Atlantis was docked with Russia's Mir Space...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1414
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Sep 24, 1997

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STS-86 Mission Specialist David A. Wolf waves to family members, friends and other well-wishers during a brief visit...

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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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