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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: Astronauts Engle and Truly following egress Shuttle Orbiter 101 "Enterprise"
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Sep 13, 1977

Astronauts Engle and Truly following egress Shuttle Orbiter 101 "Enterprise"

S77-28210 (13 Sept 1977) --- Astronauts Joe H. Engle (face down), commander, and Richard H. Truly (face partially...

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NASA image: View of MS Williams in the MDDK of the Shuttle Endeavour during STS-118
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Aug 18, 2007

View of MS Williams in the MDDK of the Shuttle Endeavour during STS-118

S118-E-09298 (18 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Dave Williams, STS-118 mission specialist representing the Canadian Space...

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NASA image: Space shuttle Atlantis preparing to dock with Mir space station
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Jun 28, 1995

Space shuttle Atlantis preparing to dock with Mir space station

NM18-309-021 (28 June 1995) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis orbits Earth at a point above Uzbekistan and the southern...

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NASA image: View of the HST after being released from the Shuttle Atlantis
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May 19, 2009

View of the HST after being released from the Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-011808 (19 May 2009) --- An STS-125 crew member aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis captured this still image...

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NASA image: View of the HST after being released from the Shuttle Atlantis
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May 19, 2009

View of the HST after being released from the Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-011805 (19 May 2009) --- An STS-125 crew member aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis captured this still image...

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NASA image: Landing of the Shuttle Challenger at Edwards AFB and end of STS 51-F mission
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Aug 6, 1985

Landing of the Shuttle Challenger at Edwards AFB and end of STS 51-F mission

51F-S-161 (6 Aug 1985) --- The Space Shuttle Challenger, with its seven member crew and battery of scientific...

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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-048 (12 Jan. 1986) --- This is a wide shot of the early morning launch at Florida?s Kennedy Space Center of...

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NASA image: View of the Discovery's payload bay during EVA taken from inside shuttle
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Sep 16, 1993

View of the Discovery's payload bay during EVA taken from inside shuttle

STS051-34-028 (16 Sept. 1993) --- This unusual scene of Extravehicular Activity (EVA) was captured on 35mm film by...

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NASA image: Olivas uses a laser ranging device on STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Jun 10, 2007

Olivas uses a laser ranging device on STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S117-E-06953 (10 June 2007) --- Astronaut John "Danny" Olivas, STS-117 mission specialist, aims a laser range finder...

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NASA image: STS_135_NBL
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Mar 10, 2011

STS_135_NBL

JSC2011-E-040209 (10 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, takes a photo of himself with...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1381
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Sep 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After their arrival at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, the STS-112 crew members...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1378
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Sep 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-112 Mission Specialist Fyodor Yurchikhin, who is with the Russian Space Agency,...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1379
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Sep 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-112 Mission Specialist Sandra Magnus is happy to return to KSC to prepare for...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00166
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May 10, 2004

KSC-04-S-00166

It was a wet morning at Kennedy Space Center May 7 when a torrent of water was unleashed at Launch Pad 39A. It...

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NASA image: STS 51-L crewmembers briefed during training session
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Jan 8, 1986

STS 51-L crewmembers briefed during training session

S86-25186 (December 1985) --- Five members of the prime crew for NASA?s STS-51L mission and a backup crew member are...

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NASA image: STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39A
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Jul 8, 1994

STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39A

STS065-S-048 (8 July 1994) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia, with six NASA astronauts and a Japanese payload...

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NASA image: STS-45 Atlantis, OV-104, begins its roll maneuver after liftoff from KSC
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Mar 24, 1992

STS-45 Atlantis, OV-104, begins its roll maneuver after liftoff from KSC

STS045-S-053 (24 March 1992) --- A low-angle view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis as it soars off the launch pad and...

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NASA image: View of the Columbia's aft section while over Mediterranean Sea
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Mar 31, 1982

View of the Columbia's aft section while over Mediterranean Sea

This southerly looking view photographed from the orbiting Space Shuttle Columbia shows a small portion of the...

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NASA image: EC79-10168
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Jan 29, 1979

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Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Drop Test Vehicle (SRB-DTV) with chutes open after release from NB-52B

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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-135 Atlantis Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Landing

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and Deputy Administrator Lori Garver talk at the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-133 Discovery
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Nov 3, 2010

STS-133 Discovery

The space shuttle Discovery is seen on launch Pad 39a as the Rotating Service Structure (RSS) is rolled back on...

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NASA image: Day Of Remembrance
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Feb 1, 2013

Day Of Remembrance

June Scobee Rodgers, widow of Challenger Space Shuttle Commander Dick Scobee and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden,...

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NASA image: STS-135 Tweetup
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Tweetup

STS-135 Tweetup participants are seen outside launch pad 39a and space shuttle Atlantis following the Rotating...

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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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