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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.

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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: Payette looks at procedures in the FD on the Space Shuttle Endeavour during the STS-127 Mission
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Jul 16, 2009

Payette looks at procedures in the FD on the Space Shuttle Endeavour during the STS-127 Mission

S127-E-006234 (16 July 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Julie Payette, STS-127 mission specialist, reads a...

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NASA image: Makran Mountain Range, Indus River Valley, Pakistan, India
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Oct 13, 1984

Makran Mountain Range, Indus River Valley, Pakistan, India

41G-120-040 (5-13 Oct. 1984) --- Pakistan, featuring the city of Karachi, the Makran mountain range, the mouth of...

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NASA image: Astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz checking payload bay through aft deck window
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Jan 12, 1986

Astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz checking payload bay through aft deck window

61C-02-032 (12-18 Jan. 1986) --- Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, STS-61C mission specialist, while checking cargo...

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NASA image: Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan checks SIR-B antenna during EVA
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Oct 11, 1984

Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan checks SIR-B antenna during EVA

41G-13-032 (11 Oct. 1984) --- Astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan checks the latch of the SIR-B antenna in the space...

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NASA image: Florida, USA
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Jan 27, 1985

Florida, USA

51C-44-026 (24-27 January 1985) --- This oblique view of the Florida peninsula was photographed from the...

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NASA image: STS-5 crew onboard portrait on port side middeck
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Nov 16, 1982

STS-5 crew onboard portrait on port side middeck

STS005-07-267 (12 Nov. 1982) --- A pre-set 35mm camera?s exposure of all four STS-5 astronaut crew members reveals a...

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NASA image: STS_135_Rollover
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May 17, 2011

STS_135_Rollover

JSC2011-E-059411 (17 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Rex Walheim, STS-135 mission specialist, watches as the space...

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NASA image: Mission specialist Judith Resnik at interdeck access hatch
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Sep 8, 1984

Mission specialist Judith Resnik at interdeck access hatch

41D-12-020 (6 Sept 1984) --- Astronaut Judith A. Resnik, mission specialist, anchors herself on the flight deck (out...

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NASA image: View of the Syncom IV satellite in orbit over the earth
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Aug 31, 1984

View of the Syncom IV satellite in orbit over the earth

41D-32-067 (31 Aug 1984) --- The Atlantic Oceans coastline of Angola forms the backdrop for this scene of the Syncom...

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NASA image: STS_135_Russia
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Mar 28, 2011

STS_135_Russia

Space suit designer Oleg Gerasimenko shares some tips on the Sokol suit with NASA astronaut Rex Walheim during a fit...

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NASA image: Launch of the STS 51-F Challenger
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Jul 29, 1985

Launch of the STS 51-F Challenger

51F-S-157 (29 July 1985) --- Just moments following ignition, the Space Shuttle Challenger, mated to its two solid...

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NASA image: STS 51-D crewmembers gather to eat breakfast
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Apr 12, 1985

STS 51-D crewmembers gather to eat breakfast

51D-9089 (S23-9089) (12 April 1985) --- The Space Shuttle mission 51-D crewmembers gather to eat breakfast prior to...

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NASA image: The five crew members of the Space Shuttle Atlantis on the STS-98 mission depart NASA Dryden to return to the Johnson Space Center at Houston
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Feb 21, 2001

The five crew members of the Space Shuttle Atlantis on the STS-98 mission depart NASA Dryden to return to the Johnson Space Center at Houston

The five crew members of the Space Shuttle Atlantis on the STS-98 mission depart NASA Dryden to return to the...

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NASA image: Astronauts Hoffman and Seddon demonstrate effect of weightlessness on slinky
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Apr 14, 1985

Astronauts Hoffman and Seddon demonstrate effect of weightlessness on slinky

51D-06-015 (12-19 April 1985) --- Astronaut Jeffrey A. Hoffman and Rhea Seddon mission specialists, demonstrate the...

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NASA image: Astronauts Crippen and Payload specialist Garneau in front of SMS
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Sep 4, 1984

Astronauts Crippen and Payload specialist Garneau in front of SMS

41D-3142 (3 Sept 1984) --- Astronaut Robert L. Crippen, left, crew commander for NASA's 41-G flight, and Marc...

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NASA image: Astronaut Crippen prepares to join crew in training
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Sep 4, 1984

Astronaut Crippen prepares to join crew in training

41D-3186 (4 Sept 1984) --- Astronaut Robert L. Crippen, 41-G crew commander, prepares to join his six fellow...

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NASA image: STS_135_ M113
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Jun 21, 2011

STS_135_ M113

JSC2011-E-059636 (21 June 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, participates in safety...

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NASA image: STS_135_PostInsertion
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Mar 24, 2011

STS_135_PostInsertion

JSC2011-E-040270 (24 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, left, STS-135 commander, dons his training...

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NASA image: STS_135_PostInsertion
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Mar 24, 2011

STS_135_PostInsertion

JSC2011-E-040272 (24 March 2011) --- Suit technicians assist the crew of STS-135 in donning their training versions...

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NASA image: STS_135_ M113
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Jun 21, 2011

STS_135_ M113

JSC2011-E-059628 (21 June 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, laughs with his crew members...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Columbia glides down over Rogers Dry Lake as it heads for a landing at Edwards Air Force Base at the conclusion of its first orbital mission
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Apr 14, 1981

The Space Shuttle Columbia glides down over Rogers Dry Lake as it heads for a landing at Edwards Air Force Base at the conclusion of its first orbital mission

FIRST SHUTTLE LANDING -- The Space Shuttle Columbia glides down over Rogers Dry Lake as it heads for a landing at...

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Apr 25, 2025

Ep382_This_Is_Mission_Control_Houston

Ep382_This Is Mission Control Houston Gary Jordan Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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NASA image: The crew of Space Shuttle mission STS-100 gathered in front of the shuttle Endeavour following landing at Edwards Air Force Base, California, 9:11 am, May 1, 2001
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May 1, 2001

The crew of Space Shuttle mission STS-100 gathered in front of the shuttle Endeavour following landing at Edwards Air Force Base, California, 9:11 am, May 1, 2001

The crew of Space Shuttle mission STS-100 gathered in front of the shuttle Endeavour following landing at Edwards...

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NASA image: STS-92 - Crew Egress
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Oct 24, 2000

STS-92 - Crew Egress

The seven-member crew of the Space Shuttle mission STS-92 gathered in front of the Shuttle Discovery shortly after...

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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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