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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: KSC-97pc736
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Apr 28, 1997

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STS-84 Mission Specialist Elena V. Kondakova, a cosmonaut with the Russian Space Agency, talks to news media...

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NASA image: Views from the IMAX camera taken during the STS-74 mission
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Dec 28, 1995

Views from the IMAX camera taken during the STS-74 mission

S95-22092 (15 Nov 1995) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis moves within 80 feet of Russia's Mir Space Station during...

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NASA image: KSC-98e197
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Jan 22, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Endeavour awaits the first glimpse of a very significant day for the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 13, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

In this close-up of Space Shuttle Atlantis, the STS-74 crew is looking out the rear window. STS-74, launched on...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc122
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Jan 8, 1997

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STS-81 Mission Specialist J.M. "Jerry" Linenger talks to the press at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility after the...

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NASA image: Commander Kevin Chilton is greeted as he moves past the APAS interface
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Mar 23, 1996

Commander Kevin Chilton is greeted as he moves past the APAS interface

S76-E-5146 (24 March 1996) --- Continuing an in-space tradition, astronaut Kevin P. Chilton (right), STS-76 mission...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC849
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May 24, 1997

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Veteran cosmonaut Valery Ryumin greets his wife, STS-84 Mission Specialist Elena V. Kondakova, with some flowers...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc753
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Apr 29, 1997

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STS-84 Mission Specialist C. Michael Foale rides in an M-113 armored personnel carrier as part of the Terminal...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc538
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Apr 27, 1998

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The orbiter Discovery sits in the transfer aisle of KSC's Vehicle Assembly Building as it awaits being attached to...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc127
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Jan 9, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-89 Commander Terrence Wilcutt participates in a question and answer session for...

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NASA image: MS Linenger exercises on the ergometer
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Jan 12, 1997

MS Linenger exercises on the ergometer

STS081-E-5101 (12 Jan. 1997) --- Astronaut Jerry M. Linenger, mission specialist, works out on a bicycle ergometer...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1355
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Sep 9, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-86 Commander James D. Wetherbee speaks to media representatives and other...

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NASA image: STS089-S-002
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Oct 1, 1997

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STS089-S-002 (Oct. 1997) --- These seven astronauts and one cosmonaut represent the flight crew for the STS-89...

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NASA image: Astronauts Dunbar and Thagard in Spacelab
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Jul 10, 1995

Astronauts Dunbar and Thagard in Spacelab

STS071-758-009 (27 June - 7 July 1995) --- Astronaut Bonnie J. Dunbar, mission specialist, floats about in the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc130
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Jan 9, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-89 Mission Specialists Bonnie Dunbar, Ph.D., and Andrew Thomas, Ph.D., check out...

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NASA image: Astronauts Lucid and Blaha on the aft flight deck
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Sep 20, 1996

Astronauts Lucid and Blaha on the aft flight deck

STS79-E-5131 (20 September 1996) --- Astronauts Shannon W. Lucid and John E. Blaha, sharing a third flight together...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1346
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Sep 7, 1997

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STS-86 Mission Specialist David A. Wolf arrives in a T-38 jet at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility for the Terminal...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc186
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Jan 21, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-89 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas, Ph.D., poses at KSC's Launch Pad 39A wearing...

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NASA image: Views taken during the STS-86 EVA
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Oct 1, 1997

Views taken during the STS-86 EVA

STS086-729-076 (25 Sept-6 Oct. 1997) --- The helmet visor of astronaut Scott F. Parazynski reflects the space...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc215
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Jan 22, 1998

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STS-89 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas, Ph.D., smiles and waves his Australian hat to the crowd outside of the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc537
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Apr 27, 1998

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The orbiter Discovery approaches the door of KSC's Vehicle Assembly Building after leaving the Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1356
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Sep 9, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-86 Pilot Michael J. Bloomfield speaks to media representatives and other onlookers...

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NASA image: Foale on middeck with tea
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Sep 30, 1997

Foale on middeck with tea

S86-E-5346 (30 September 1997) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows astronaut C. Michael Foale,...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1351
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Sep 9, 1997

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STS-86 Mission Specialist David A. Wolf dons a gas mask as part of training exercises during the Terminal Countdown...

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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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