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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_Russia
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Mar 29, 2011

STS_135_Russia

JSC2011-E-040323 (29 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus, STS-135 mission specialist, looks at a...

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NASA image: STS_135_Russia
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Mar 30, 2011

STS_135_Russia

JSC2011-E-040332 (30 March 2011) --- NASA astronauts Rex Walheim and Chris Ferguson visit Red Square in Moscow on...

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NASA image: STS_135_CEIT
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Apr 7, 2011

STS_135_CEIT

JSC2011-E-040346 (7 April 2011) --- NASA astronauts Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander; and Doug Hurley, pilot,...

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NASA image: STS_135_ SVMF
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Jun 29, 2011

STS_135_ SVMF

JSC2011-E-060132 (29 June 2011) --- NASA astronaut Doug Hurley crawls out of the Crew Compartment Trainer (CCT-2)...

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NASA image: STS_135_NBL
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Mar 10, 2011

STS_135_NBL

JSC2011-E-040219 (10 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Rex Walheim (left), STS-135 mission specialist, and astronaut...

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NASA image: Flags at half-staff in memorial of STS 51-L crewmembers
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Feb 3, 1986

Flags at half-staff in memorial of STS 51-L crewmembers

S86-26436 (31 Jan. 1986) --- The United States flag, in front of the Johnson Space Center’s (JSC) project management...

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NASA image: View of the launch of  Discovery 41-D mission
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Aug 30, 1984

View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission

View of the launch of the shuttle Discovery and the 41-D mission. The orbiter and its plume of smoke are...

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NASA image: Presidential commission investigating Challenger accident at JSC
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Mar 5, 1986

Presidential commission investigating Challenger accident at JSC

S86-28749 (5 March 1986) --- Two JSC officials chat prior to a meeting with members of the Presidential Commission...

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NASA image: STS_135_CEIT
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Apr 8, 2011

STS_135_CEIT

JSC2011-E-040373 (8 April 2011) --- Technicians inspect the payload bay of the space shuttle Atlantis during the...

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NASA image: STS_135_ SSTF
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May 19, 2011

STS_135_ SSTF

NASA astronauts Rex Walheim, Doug Hurley and Chris Ferguson work on computers in an exercises to overcome a power...

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NASA image: Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan using binoculars for magnifed viewing of earth
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Oct 6, 1984

Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan using binoculars for magnifed viewing of earth

41G-11-027 (14 Oct. 1984) --- Kathryn D. Sullivan, 41-G mission specialist, uses a pair of binoculars to do some...

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NASA image: Test Stand 4670 b-roll
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Apr 22, 2019

Test Stand 4670 b-roll

Constructed in 1965, Test Stand 4670 served as the backbone for Saturn V propulsion testing for the Apollo program,...

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NASA image: Gulf of Antalya, Southern Turkish Coastline
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Oct 13, 1984

Gulf of Antalya, Southern Turkish Coastline

41G-120-053 (5-13 Oct. 1984) --- Turkey and a portion of the Mediterranean Sea, with the city of Antalya visible,...

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NASA image: STS_135_CEIT
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Apr 7, 2011

STS_135_CEIT

JSC2011-E-040348 (7 April 2011) --- A technician uses binoculars to look over the space shuttle Atlantis as the crew...

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NASA image: Photo of the earth before touchdown of Challenger and end of STS 41-G
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Oct 13, 1984

Photo of the earth before touchdown of Challenger and end of STS 41-G

41G-102-047 (13 Oct. 1984) --- An unusual picture, photographed by astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan, shows the...

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NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, external tank (ET) and SRB mating at KSC
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Jan 24, 1989

STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, external tank (ET) and SRB mating at KSC

S89-28089 (24 Jan 1989) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery is lowered for mating to the external tank and two solid...

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NASA image: View of the Wake Shield Facility back dropped against the Southern Lights
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Feb 26, 1999

View of the Wake Shield Facility back dropped against the Southern Lights

STS060-09-024 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- As the Space Shuttle Discovery flew over a point between New Zealand and...

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NASA image: Mission specialist Judith Resnik at interdeck access hatch
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Sep 8, 1984

Mission specialist Judith Resnik at interdeck access hatch

41D-12-020 (6 Sept 1984) --- Astronaut Judith A. Resnik, mission specialist, anchors herself on the flight deck (out...

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NASA image: STS_135_ SVMF
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Jun 29, 2011

STS_135_ SVMF

JSC2011-E-060128 (29 June 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, left, looks out over the Space...

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NASA image: Liftoff of first flight of Atlantis and the STS 51-J mission
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Oct 3, 1985

Liftoff of first flight of Atlantis and the STS 51-J mission

51J-S-001 (3 Oct 1985) --- This 35mm frame was taken moments after the Space Shuttle Atlantis cleared the launch...

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NASA image: STS_135_RollOut
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May 31, 2011

STS_135_RollOut

JSC2011-E-059478 (31 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, is seen in silhouette against...

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NASA image: Return to Flight activities at The Mall at Cortana
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Jun 28, 2005

Return to Flight activities at The Mall at Cortana

Christian Gonzales, 11 (right), watches as his little brother Walter, 2, adds his own brand of good wishes to a...

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NASA image: View of the Syncom IV satellite in orbit over the earth
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Aug 31, 1984

View of the Syncom IV satellite in orbit over the earth

41D-32-067 (31 Aug 1984) --- The Atlantic Oceans coastline of Angola forms the backdrop for this scene of the Syncom...

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NASA image: STS_135_CEIT
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Apr 7, 2011

STS_135_CEIT

JSC2011-E-040339 (7 April 2011) --- The STS-135 crew members pose for a group photo under the space shuttle Atlantis...

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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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