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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-135 Atlantis Prelaunch
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch

The space shuttle Atlantis is revealed as the rotating service structure (RSS) is rolled back at launch pad 39a on...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch

The space shuttle Atlantis is revealed as the rotating service structure (RSS) is rolled back at launch pad 39a on...

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NASA image: Extended Duration Orbiter (EDO) Improved Waste Collection System (IWCS)
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Sep 25, 1992

Extended Duration Orbiter (EDO) Improved Waste Collection System (IWCS)

S92-46717 (November 1992) --- A front view of the improved waste collection system (IWCS) scheduled to fly aboard...

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NASA image: Florida Peninsula, LDEF Deploy-RMS
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Apr 13, 1984

Florida Peninsula, LDEF Deploy-RMS

41C-36-1618 (7 April 1984) --- The Remote Manipulator System (RMS) arm suspends the giant Long Duration Exposure...

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NASA image: STS-135 Launch Day
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Jul 8, 2011

STS-135 Launch Day

Space shuttle Atlantis is seen on launch pad 39a moments before the STS-135 crew arrives for their launch, Friday,...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch

The space shuttle Atlantis is revealed as the rotating service structure (RSS) is rolled back at launch pad 39a on...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch

The space shuttle Atlantis is seen shortly after the rotating service structure (RSS) was rolled back at launch pad...

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NASA image: ASTER-SRTM Perspective of Mount Oyama Volcano, Miyake-Jima Island, Japan
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Aug 10, 2000

ASTER-SRTM Perspective of Mount Oyama Volcano, Miyake-Jima Island, Japan

Mount Oyama is a 820-meter-high (2,700 feet) volcano on the island of Miyake-Jima, Japan. In late June 2000, a...

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NASA image: Perspective View, Mt. Etna, Italy
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Nov 1, 2002

Perspective View, Mt. Etna, Italy

Italy's Mount Etna is the focus of this perspective view made from an Advanced Spaceborne Thermal and Emission...

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NASA image: Casual view of Christa McAuliffe during training for STS 51-L
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Jul 23, 1985

Casual view of Christa McAuliffe during training for STS 51-L

S85-37677 (8-12 July 1985) --- Sharon C. (Christa) McAuliffe of Concord High, Concord, New Hampshire, talks to nurse...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif.
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Jun 25, 2007

The Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif.

Lit by sunlight filtered through the smoke of a distant forest fire, the Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif.
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Jun 23, 2007

The Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif.

The Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD), following its landing at...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by STS-117 crewmember on Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Jun 10, 2007

Earth Observation taken by STS-117 crewmember on Space Shuttle Atlantis

S117-E-06998 (10 June 2007) --- Polar Mesospheric Clouds are featured in this image photographed by a STS-117...

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NASA image: View of the Landing of the STS-118 Space Shuttle Endeavour at KSC
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Aug 21, 2007

View of the Landing of the STS-118 Space Shuttle Endeavour at KSC

STS118-S-071 (21 Aug. 2007) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour's drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward...

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NASA image: View of the Landing of the STS-118 Space Shuttle Endeavour at KSC
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Aug 21, 2007

View of the Landing of the STS-118 Space Shuttle Endeavour at KSC

STS118-S-072 (21 Aug. 2007) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour's drag chute is fully deployed as the spacecraft rolls...

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NASA image: View of the Landing of the STS-118 Space Shuttle Endeavour at KSC
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Aug 21, 2007

View of the Landing of the STS-118 Space Shuttle Endeavour at KSC

STS118-S-070 (21 Aug. 2007) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Mission 41-B official crew insignia
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Aug 26, 2008

Space Shuttle Mission 41-B official crew insignia

S83-45520 (December 1983) --- The space shuttle Challenger, making its fourth spaceflight, highlights the 41B...

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NASA image: View of the Landing of the STS-118 Space Shuttle Endeavour at KSC
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Aug 21, 2007

View of the Landing of the STS-118 Space Shuttle Endeavour at KSC

STS118-S-067 (21 Aug. 2007) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches touchdown on runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: View of the Landing of the STS-118 Space Shuttle Endeavour at KSC
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Aug 21, 2007

View of the Landing of the STS-118 Space Shuttle Endeavour at KSC

STS118-S-069 (21 Aug. 2007) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: View of the Landing of the STS-118 Space Shuttle Endeavour at KSC
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Aug 21, 2007

View of the Landing of the STS-118 Space Shuttle Endeavour at KSC

STS118-S-068 (21 Aug. 2007) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches touchdown on runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: STS-66 Atlantis 747 SCA Ferry Flight Morning Takeoff for Delivery to Kennedy Space Center, Florida
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Nov 21, 1994

STS-66 Atlantis 747 SCA Ferry Flight Morning Takeoff for Delivery to Kennedy Space Center, Florida

The space shuttle Atlantis atop NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) during takeoff for a return ferry flight...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Landing

NASA Chief of the Astronaut Office Peggy Whitson, right, walks with STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson as he prepares...

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NASA image: STS-92 - Orbiter in Mate-Demate Device (MDD) - closeup view from front
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Oct 29, 2000

STS-92 - Orbiter in Mate-Demate Device (MDD) - closeup view from front

The Space Shuttle Discovery is centered in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center at...

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NASA image: STS-92 - Orbiter in Mate-Demate Device (MDD)
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Oct 29, 2000

STS-92 - Orbiter in Mate-Demate Device (MDD)

The early-morning Sun bathes the Space Shuttle Discovery in hues of purple, pink and gold as it is encased 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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