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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 Kvant-2 module from shuttle Atlantis
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Jun 29, 1995

View of Kvant-2 module from shuttle Atlantis

STS071-701-089 (27 June-7 July 1995) --- This view of many of the adjoined components of Russia's Mir Space Station...

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NASA image: MS Hadfield works on the SLP during an EVA for STS-100
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Apr 20, 2001

MS Hadfield works on the SLP during an EVA for STS-100

STS100-342-010 (19 April-1 May 2001) --- Astronaut Chris A. Hadfield, mission specialist representing the Canadian...

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NASA image: STS-38 crewmembers don LES equipment prior to egress training in JSC's MAIL
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Mar 5, 1990

STS-38 crewmembers don LES equipment prior to egress training in JSC's MAIL

STS-38 crewmembers don launch and entry suit (LES) equipment prior to emergency egress training in JSC's Mockup and...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0791
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Apr 16, 2001

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STS-100 Mission Specialist Chris A. Hadfield, who is with the Canadian Space Agency, waves to media after arriving...

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NASA image: Southern Italy, Instrument Pointing Subsystem
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Aug 6, 1985

Southern Italy, Instrument Pointing Subsystem

51F-32-024 (29 July - 6 August 1985) --- Italy's “boot heel" surrounded by waters of the Ionian Sea/Golfo di...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott
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Apr 18, 2019

Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott

Therrin Protze, chief operating officer of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, is photographed at a...

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NASA image: STS-55 MS3 Harris holds turbine blade sample at SL-D2 Rack 8 Werkstofflabor
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May 6, 1993

STS-55 MS3 Harris holds turbine blade sample at SL-D2 Rack 8 Werkstofflabor

STS055-106-048 (26 April-6 May 1993) --- Astronaut Bernard A. Harris, Jr., mission specialist, works with a sample...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Apr 28, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

A Canadian "handshake" in space occurred on April 28, 2001, as the Canadian-built space station robotic arm...

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NASA image: STS-40 MS Seddon pauses during fire fighting training at JSC's Fire Pit
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Aug 22, 1990

STS-40 MS Seddon pauses during fire fighting training at JSC's Fire Pit

S90-46497 (18 Aug 1990) --- Astronaut Rhea Seddon, STS-40 mission specialist, takes a break from firefighting...

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NASA image: Payload Specialist Taylor Wang performs repairs on Drop Dynamics Module
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May 1, 1985

Payload Specialist Taylor Wang performs repairs on Drop Dynamics Module

51B-03-035 (29 April-6 May 1985) --- Payload specialist Taylor G. Wang performs a repair task on the Drop Dynamics...

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NASA image: STS 61-A crew at pre-launch breakfast
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Oct 30, 1985

STS 61-A crew at pre-launch breakfast

61A-S-016 (30 Oct 1985) --- Standing near their pre-flight breakfast table are the eight crewmembers for the STS...

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NASA image: STS-40 MS Jernigan wearing EMU prepares for a simulation in JSC's WETF pool
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Aug 3, 1990

STS-40 MS Jernigan wearing EMU prepares for a simulation in JSC's WETF pool

S90-46492 (16 Aug 1990) --- Astronaut Tamara E. Jernigan, STS-40 mission specialist, is pictured in a training...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0786
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Apr 16, 2001

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STS-100 Commander Kent V. Rominger arrives at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet aircraft to get...

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NASA image: STS-55 German payload specialists (and backups) in LESs during JSC training
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Oct 22, 1992

STS-55 German payload specialists (and backups) in LESs during JSC training

S92-48735 (18 Sept 1992) --- These four Germans have been assigned as payload specialists to support the...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc242
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Jan 30, 1997

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The Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) Spacelab module is moved to be installed into a payload canister in...

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NASA image: Taylor E. Wang observes growth of crystals in VCGS aboard orbiter
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May 3, 1985

Taylor E. Wang observes growth of crystals in VCGS aboard orbiter

51B-14-038 (29 April-6 May 1985) --- Payload specialist Taylor G. Wang manipulates a 1.5 centimeter diameter sphere...

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NASA image: STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection
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Sep 29, 1993

STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection

S93-45365 (29 Sept 1993) --- Payload specialist Martin J. Fettman, in an oscillating sled device in upper left,...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0791
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Apr 16, 2001

KSC-01PP-0791

STS-100 Mission Specialist Chris A. Hadfield, who is with the Canadian Space Agency, waves to media after arriving...

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NASA image: STS-61A earth observations
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Oct 30, 1985

STS-61A earth observations

61A-31-005 (30 Oct 1985) --- This almost vertical view, photographed from Earth-orbit by an STS-61A crew member,...

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NASA image: MGBX - PS Crouch with experiment module
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Aug 12, 2016

MGBX - PS Crouch with experiment module

STS083-346-024 (4-8 April 1997) --- Payload specialist Roger K. Crouch performs the activation for the Mid Deck...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott
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Apr 18, 2019

Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott

A memorial wreath has been placed in the Heroes and Legends exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc241
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Jan 30, 1997

KSC-97pc241

The Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) Spacelab module is moved to be installed into a payload canister in...

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NASA image: 51F activities
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Jun 25, 2009

51F activities

51F-12-034 (29 July-6 Aug 1985) --- A ball of liquid floats aboard Challenger as one of the Spacelab 2 crewmembers...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jay Buckey participates in emergency bailout training in the WETF
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Sep 7, 1993

Astronaut Jay Buckey participates in emergency bailout training in the WETF

S93-43856 (7 Ssept 1993) --- Navigating a one person life raft, Jay C. Buckey, M.D., participates in emergency...

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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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