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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: STS-92 - Landing at Edwards Air Force Base
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Oct 24, 2000

STS-92 - Landing at Edwards Air Force Base

The Space Shuttle Discovery glides in for landing at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California at the conclusion...

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NASA image: STS-92 - Landing at Edwards Air Force Base
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Oct 24, 2000

STS-92 - Landing at Edwards Air Force Base

The Space Shuttle Discovery glides in for landing at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California at the conclusion...

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NASA image: "Star Burst" style crew portrait of 41-B crew taken in-cabin
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Feb 11, 1984

"Star Burst" style crew portrait of 41-B crew taken in-cabin

S84-27026 (3-11 Feb. 1984) --- The "star burst" type informal portrait of Space Shuttle crews has become somewhat of...

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NASA image: STS 41-G crew photo taken on the flight deck of the Challenger during flight
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Oct 13, 1984

STS 41-G crew photo taken on the flight deck of the Challenger during flight

41G-19-006 (5-13 Oct. 1984) --- The seven-member 41-G crew assembles for a group shot on the flight deck of the...

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NASA image: Astronauts Sullivan and Ride synchronize their watches before liftoff
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Oct 5, 1984

Astronauts Sullivan and Ride synchronize their watches before liftoff

41G-90082 / S17-90082 (5 Oct 1984) --- Astronauts Sally K. Ride (right) and Kathryn D. Sullivan, two of three...

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NASA image: Crater Highlands, Tanzania
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Jan 25, 2006

Crater Highlands, Tanzania

NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission SRTM, flown aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour in February 2000, acquired...

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NASA image: Astronauts Sullivan and Leestma perform in-space simulation of refueling
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Oct 14, 1984

Astronauts Sullivan and Leestma perform in-space simulation of refueling

S84-43432 (11 Oct. 1984) --- Appearing small in the center background of this image, astronauts Kathryn D. Sullivan,...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Atlantis' drag chute deploys as it rolls out on Runway 22 at Edwards AFB at the conclusion of its 13-day STS-117 mission to the ISS
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Jun 22, 2007

The Space Shuttle Atlantis' drag chute deploys as it rolls out on Runway 22 at Edwards AFB at the conclusion of its 13-day STS-117 mission to the ISS

The Space Shuttle Atlantis' drag chute deploys as it rolls out on Runway 22 at Edwards AFB at the conclusion of its...

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NASA image: Its STS-126 mission over, Space Shuttle Endeavour is surrounded by recovery equipment before being towed off the Edwards Air Force Base runway
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Nov 30, 2008

Its STS-126 mission over, Space Shuttle Endeavour is surrounded by recovery equipment before being towed off the Edwards Air Force Base runway

Its STS-126 mission over, Space Shuttle Endeavour is surrounded by recovery equipment before being towed off the...

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NASA image: STS 51-L crewmembers at Ellington AFB for training flight in T-38
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Jan 8, 1986

STS 51-L crewmembers at Ellington AFB for training flight in T-38

S86-25199 (September 1985) --- Three members of the STS-51L prime crew and a backup crew member walk away from the...

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NASA image: View of the Challenger from the fixed camera on the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU)
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Feb 11, 1984

View of the Challenger from the fixed camera on the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU)

S84-27022 (7 Feb 1984) --- A 35mm frame from the February 7, 1984, extravehicular activity (EVA) photographed with a...

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NASA image: A happy "thumbs up" from the crew of the Space Shuttle Endeavour and NASA Dryden Flight Research Center officials heralded the successful completion of mission STS-100
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May 1, 2001

A happy "thumbs up" from the crew of the Space Shuttle Endeavour and NASA Dryden Flight Research Center officials heralded the successful completion of mission STS-100

A happy "thumbs up" from the crew of the Space Shuttle Endeavour and NASA Dryden Flight Research Center officials...

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NASA image: Landing of the Shuttle Challenger and end of STS 61-A mission
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Nov 6, 1985

Landing of the Shuttle Challenger and end of STS 61-A mission

61A-S-139 (6 Nov 1985) --- Eight persons returning from space at one time is a record which was set at 9:45:39 a.m....

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NASA image: STS-92 - Landing at Edwards Air Force Base
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Oct 24, 2000

STS-92 - Landing at Edwards Air Force Base

With its drag parachute deployed to help slow it down, the Space Shuttle Discovery rolls down the runway after...

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NASA image: Preparations for Underwater EVA training for the STS 41-G crew
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Jul 5, 1984

Preparations for Underwater EVA training for the STS 41-G crew

S84-36900 (29 June 1984) ---Astronauts Robert L. Crippen (right) and Jon A. McBride, crew commander and pilot,...

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NASA image: AFFTC commander Brig. Gen. Curtis Bedke experienced a Shuttle approach and landing in NASA's Shuttle Training Aircraft from STS-114 commander Eileen Collins
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Mar 29, 2005

AFFTC commander Brig. Gen. Curtis Bedke experienced a Shuttle approach and landing in NASA's Shuttle Training Aircraft from STS-114 commander Eileen Collins

Brig. Gen. Curtis Bedke, commander of the Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base, received some...

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NASA image: STS 51-G crewmembers participate in training in crew compartment trainer
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May 7, 1985

STS 51-G crewmembers participate in training in crew compartment trainer

S85-31933 (17 May 1985) --- Four members of the STS 51-G crew participate in a training exercise in the shuttle...

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NASA image: Astronaut Gregory Jarvis during KC-135 zero gravity training
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Jan 25, 1985

Astronaut Gregory Jarvis during KC-135 zero gravity training

S85-26106 (25 Jan. 1985) --- Astronaut Gregory Jarvis gets a familiarization session in weightlessness aboard a...

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NASA image: Payload specialists Marc Garneau and Paul Scully-Power in SMS
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Sep 4, 1984

Payload specialists Marc Garneau and Paul Scully-Power in SMS

41D-3138 (4 Sept 1984)--- Canada's backup payload specialist assists the two 41-G prime payload specialists during a...

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NASA image: NASA's Crew Transport Vehicle, or CTV, pulls up to the Space Shuttle Discovery to offload the crew after a successful landing August 9, 2005
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Aug 9, 2005

NASA's Crew Transport Vehicle, or CTV, pulls up to the Space Shuttle Discovery to offload the crew after a successful landing August 9, 2005

NASA's Crew Transport Vehicle, or CTV, pulls up to the Space Shuttle Discovery to offload the crew after a...

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NASA image: Scene of an extended solar array experiment (SAE) panel during OAST-1
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Sep 2, 1984

Scene of an extended solar array experiment (SAE) panel during OAST-1

Scene of an extended solar array experiment (SAE) panel during the OAST-1 experiment. View was shot from the orbiter...

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NASA image: View of left SRB first piece retrieval
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Mar 8, 1986

View of left SRB first piece retrieval

51L-10162 (8-9 March 1986) --- View of the left solid rocket booster first piece retrieval #11 (STS-51L space...

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NASA image: View of Spacelab 2 pallet in the open payload bay
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Jul 29, 1985

View of Spacelab 2 pallet in the open payload bay

51F-33-005 (29 July - 6 August 1985) --- Experiments and the instrument pointing system (IPS) for Spacelab 2 are...

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NASA image: Documentation of STS 41-G payloads while in Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral
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Sep 5, 1984

Documentation of STS 41-G payloads while in Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral

Documentation of STS 41-G payloads while in Hangar AE at Cape Canaveral. Views include documentation of the Earth...

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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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