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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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Jan 12, 1997

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The Space Shuttle Atlantis transforms the early morning at KSC into near-daylight as its more than 7 million pounds...

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Oct 6, 1997

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Astronaut C. Michael Foale gets extra-special care back on Earth from his family and his flight physician after an...

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Apr 28, 1997

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With several of her fellow crew members watching, STS-84 Mission Specialist Elena V. Kondakova, seated at center,...

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Jun 27, 2008

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In Their Own Words: NASA Astronaut Michael Foale. A veteran of six space flights talks about being an astronaut and...

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NASA image: Mission commander Readdy on middeck
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Sep 18, 1996

Mission commander Readdy on middeck

STS79-E-5022 (18 September 1996) --- William F. Readdy, mission commander, checks on Spacehab prior to preparing for...

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NASA image: Mission specialist Blaha in Spacehab module
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Sep 18, 1996

Mission specialist Blaha in Spacehab module

STS79-E-5032 (18 September 1996) --- Astronaut John E. Blaha checks on additional supplies to be transferred to...

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NASA image: Mission specialist Blaha in Spacehab module
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Sep 18, 1996

Mission specialist Blaha in Spacehab module

STS79-E-5030 (18 September 1996) --- Astronaut John E. Blaha checks on gyrodyne device, one part of gear to be...

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NASA image: Mir 21 and 22 cosmonauts and astronauts portraits and Russian training views
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Dec 11, 1995

Mir 21 and 22 cosmonauts and astronauts portraits and Russian training views

S95-21468 (August 1995) --- Portrait of astronaut John E. Blaha, who will go into space in 1996 to spend time aboard...

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Apr 29, 1997

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STS-84 Mission Specialists, from left, C. Michael Foale, Edward Tsang Lu and Elena V. Kondakova practice emergency...

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NASA image: Scenes from the STS-89/Mir 24 welcome ceremony
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Mar 4, 1998

Scenes from the STS-89/Mir 24 welcome ceremony

S89-E-5171 (24 Jan 1998) --- Just seconds after hatch opening, the Space Shuttle Endeavour and Russian Mir Space...

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NASA image: STS-76 Landing - Space Shuttle Atlantis Lands at Edwards Air Force Base, Drag Chute Deploy
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Mar 31, 1996

STS-76 Landing - Space Shuttle Atlantis Lands at Edwards Air Force Base, Drag Chute Deploy

The space shuttle Atlantis touches down on the runway at Edwards, California, at approximately 5:29 a.m. Pacific...

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Jan 31, 1998

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NASA astronaut and Mir 24 crew member David Wolf, M.D., who was on the Russian Space Station Mir since late...

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Jan 31, 1998

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NASA astronaut and Mir 24 crew member David Wolf, M.D., who was on the Russian Space Station Mir since late...

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Apr 29, 1997

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STS-84 Pilot Eileen Marie Collins participates in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at Launch...

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NASA image: STS-79 crew on flight deck during rendezvous with Mir
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Nov 4, 1996

STS-79 crew on flight deck during rendezvous with Mir

STS079-358-027 (16-26 September 1996) --- Astronaut William F. Readdy looks over a checklist at the commander's...

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NASA image: Astronaut Wilcutt with water transfer bag in docking module
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Oct 22, 1996

Astronaut Wilcutt with water transfer bag in docking module

STS079-335-001 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- Astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt traverses into Russia's Mir Space Station...

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Apr 19, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- McDonnell Douglas-SPACEHAB technicians strap in place a Russian-made oxygen generator...

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Apr 19, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- McDonnell Douglas-SPACEHAB technicians oversee the move of a Russian-made oxygen...

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Feb 1, 1998

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NASA astronaut and Mir 24 crew member David Wolf, M.D., enjoys a moment with the media at the Skid Strip at Cape...

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NASA image: DTO 1118 - Damaged Spektr solar array
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Mar 4, 1998

DTO 1118 - Damaged Spektr solar array

S89-E-5190 (25 Jan 1998) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows the Russian Mir Space Station's damaged...

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NASA image: STS-79 and Mir 22 gift exchange ceremony
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Sep 20, 1996

STS-79 and Mir 22 gift exchange ceremony

STS79-E-5180 (20 September 1996) --- The entire crews of STS-79 and Mir-22 are shown during a gift exchange ceremony...

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NASA image: MS Wolf instructs MS Thomas in the operation of Cocult
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Mar 4, 1998

MS Wolf instructs MS Thomas in the operation of Cocult

S89-E-5320 (26 Jan 1998) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows astronauts and cosmonaut guest...

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NASA image: Mir 22 flight engineer on the Spacehab module
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Jan 16, 1997

Mir 22 flight engineer on the Spacehab module

STS081-E-05482 (16 Jan. 1997) --- Perhaps overwhelmed by a giant stock of supplies (out of frame, left), cosmonaut...

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NASA image: MS Wolf instructs MS Thomas in the operation of Cocult
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Mar 4, 1998

MS Wolf instructs MS Thomas in the operation of Cocult

S89-E-5315 (26 Jan 1998) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows astronauts and cosmonaut guest...

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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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