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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: View of ASTRO-2 payload in cargo bay of STS-67 Endeavour
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Mar 17, 1995

View of ASTRO-2 payload in cargo bay of STS-67 Endeavour

STS067-713-072 (2-18 March 1995) --- This 70mm cargo bay scene, backdropped against a desert area of Namibia,...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 and STS-129 Crew Members in the Node 2
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Nov 18, 2009

Expedition 21 and STS-129 Crew Members in the Node 2

ISS021-E-029505 (18 Nov. 2009) --- STS-129 and Expedition 21 crew members are pictured shortly after Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-128 EVA 1
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Sep 2, 2009

STS-128 EVA 1

S128-E-007182 (1 Sept. 2009) --- Astronauts John “Danny” Olivas and Nicole Stott (partially obscured at top), both...

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NASA image: STS-56 Discovery, OV-103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B into darkness
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Apr 8, 1993

STS-56 Discovery, OV-103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B into darkness

STS-56 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, riding atop its external tank (ET) and flanked by two solid rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2558
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud threatens to obscure the view of space shuttle Discovery as it hurtles...

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NASA image: Perrin on PFR in Endeavour's PLB during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 1
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Jun 9, 2002

Perrin on PFR in Endeavour's PLB during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 1

STS111-E-5036 (8 June 2002) --- Astronauts Philippe Perrin (left center) and Franklin R. Chang-Diaz (partially...

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NASA image: Launch of the shuttle Challenger begining of the STS 61-A mission
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Oct 30, 1985

Launch of the shuttle Challenger begining of the STS 61-A mission

61A-S-018 (30 Oct 1985) --- A record-sized crew of eight persons is lifted toward Earth-orbit as the space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3458
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Aug 10, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A “supermoon” is partially obscured by the clouds over Launch Complex 39 at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Group shot of Expedition 13 and STS-121 crewmembers taken during joint operations
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Jul 13, 2006

Group shot of Expedition 13 and STS-121 crewmembers taken during joint operations

ISS013-E-51244 (13 July 2006) --- Crewmembers onboard the International Space Station pose for a photo in the Zvezda...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1542
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach Beach, Fla., workers prepare the WB-57F...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00260
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Aug 18, 2005

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Our next question comes from Junichi from Niihama City. Since the astronomy -- I'm sorry, since the atmosphere of...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2938
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Apr 18, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Training Auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida the STS-133 crew signs...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2939
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Apr 18, 2011

KSC-2011-2939

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Training Auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida the STS-133 crew signs...

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NASA image: Quest airlock installed on ISS
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Jul 14, 2001

Quest airlock installed on ISS

ISS002-422-025 (13 July 2001) --- Partially obscured by the Canadarm2, or Space Station Remote Manipulator System...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0852
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May 31, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour is poised for launch at Pad 39A after mission managers...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1555
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., a WB-57F aircraft is being prepared for...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1547
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA pilot Rick Hull suits up before a test flight of the WB-57F aircraft that will...

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NASA image: NuSTAR View of Galaxy NGC 1068
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Dec 17, 2015

NuSTAR View of Galaxy NGC 1068

Galaxy NGC 1068 is shown in visible light and X-rays in this composite image. High-energy X-rays (magenta) captured...

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NASA image: Astronaut Stuart Roosa hoisted inside recovery net to Navy helicopter
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Feb 9, 1971

Astronaut Stuart Roosa hoisted inside recovery net to Navy helicopter

S71-19476 (9 Feb. 1971) --- Astronaut Stuart A. Roosa, command module pilot, is hoisted inside a Billy Pugh net to a...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1560
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Over Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., the WB-57F aircraft is airborne for a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3448
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May 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility in Florida, the STS-134 crew members...

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NASA image: Unpiloted Progress Resupply Vehicle
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Apr 22, 2012

Unpiloted Progress Resupply Vehicle

ISS030-E-254054 (22 April 2012) --- An unpiloted Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: STS-9 crewmembers work in the Spacelab 1 module
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Nov 28, 1983

STS-9 crewmembers work in the Spacelab 1 module

STS009-03-093 (28 Nov-8 Dec 1983) --- A mission specialist and two payload specialists busy themselves in the...

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NASA image: STS-42 OV-103 crew poses for onboard (in-space) portrait in IML-1 SL module
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 OV-103 crew poses for onboard (in-space) portrait in IML-1 SL module

STS042-78-061 (22-30 Jan. 1992) --- The seven STS-42 crewmembers pose for a traditional in-space portrait in the...

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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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