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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-29 tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS) in OV-103's payload bay (PLB)
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Mar 13, 1989

STS-29 tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS) in OV-103's payload bay (PLB)

STS029-71-000AE (13-18 March 1989) --- STS-29 onboard view shows Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay with tracking...

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NASA image: "Star Burst" style crew portrait of 41-B crew taken in-cabin
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Feb 11, 1984

"Star Burst" style crew portrait of 41-B crew taken in-cabin

S84-27026 (3-11 Feb. 1984) --- The "star burst" type informal portrait of Space Shuttle crews has become somewhat of...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0794
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May 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers monitor the Lightweight Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: STS_135_FDF
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Jun 24, 2011

STS_135_FDF

JSC2011-E-059611 (24 June 2011) --- NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus, STS-135 mission specialist, leans out around pilot...

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NASA image: STS 41-G crew photo taken on the flight deck of the Challenger during flight
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Oct 13, 1984

STS 41-G crew photo taken on the flight deck of the Challenger during flight

41G-19-006 (5-13 Oct. 1984) --- The seven-member 41-G crew assembles for a group shot on the flight deck of the...

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NASA image: STS-5 crew onboard portrait on port side middeck
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Nov 16, 1982

STS-5 crew onboard portrait on port side middeck

STS005-07-267 (12 Nov. 1982) --- A pre-set 35mm camera?s exposure of all four STS-5 astronaut crew members reveals a...

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NASA image: STS 51-D crewmembers depart KSC's operations and checkout building
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Apr 12, 1985

STS 51-D crewmembers depart KSC's operations and checkout building

51D-9091 (S23-9091) (12 April 1985) --- The Space Shuttle mission 51-D crewmembers depart the Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: STS_135_ M113
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Jun 21, 2011

STS_135_ M113

JSC2011-E-059634 (21 June 2011) --- NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus, STS-135 mission specialist, drives the M113...

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NASA image: Tethered Satellite System (TSS)-1R survey photography
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Mar 18, 1996

Tethered Satellite System (TSS)-1R survey photography

STS075-325-014 (25 Feb. 1996) --- The frayed end of the tether portion of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS) is...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0795
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May 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, a crane moves the Lightweight Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2274
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Apr 22, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Modifications continue on the Mobile Launcher, or ML, at the Mobile Launcher Park Site at...

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NASA image: KSC-98PC-653
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May 21, 1998

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA railroad train hauling the solid rocket booster, or SRB, segments moves along the...

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NASA image: Nyiragongo volcano, Congo, Pre-eruption Perspective View, SRTM / Landsat
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Feb 1, 2002

Nyiragongo volcano, Congo, Pre-eruption Perspective View, SRTM / Landsat

The Nyiragongo volcano in the Congo erupted on January 17, 2002, and subsequently sent streams of lava into the city...

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NASA image: Perspective View with Landsat Overlay, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Oct 25, 2002

Perspective View with Landsat Overlay, San Jose, Costa Rica

This perspective view taken in February 2000 from NASA Landsat and SRTM shows the capital city of San Jose, Costa...

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NASA image: KSC-98PC-655
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May 21, 1998

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – These two locomotive engineers are among those who operate NASA railroad trains at NASA's...

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NASA image: Perspective View, New York State, Long Island to Lake Ontario
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Jun 15, 2000

Perspective View, New York State, Long Island to Lake Ontario

From Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River and extending to Long Island, this perspective view shows the varied...

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NASA image: Perspective View, SRTM / Landsat, Los Angeles, Calif
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Dec 23, 2002

Perspective View, SRTM / Landsat, Los Angeles, Calif

Los Angeles, Calif., is one of the world largest metropolitan areas with a population of about 15 million people....

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NASA image: New Zealand, SRTM Shaded Relief and Colored Height
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Dec 14, 2004

New Zealand, SRTM Shaded Relief and Colored Height

New Zealand straddles the juncture of the Indo-Australian and Pacific tectonic plates, two of Earth major crustal...

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NASA image: Shaded Relief, Color as Height, Salalah, Oman
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Mar 10, 2000

Shaded Relief, Color as Height, Salalah, Oman

This elevation map shows a part of the southern coast of the Arabian Peninsula including parts of the countries of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1820
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Mar 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the seven slidewire baskets have...

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NASA image: Ireland, Shaded Relief and Colored Height
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Mar 16, 2005

Ireland, Shaded Relief and Colored Height

The island of Ireland comprises a large central lowland of limestone with a relief of hills surrounded by a...

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NASA image: Perspective View of Shaded Relief with Color as Height, Miyake-Jima, Japan
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Aug 10, 2000

Perspective View of Shaded Relief with Color as Height, Miyake-Jima, Japan

This 3D perspective view shows the Japanese island called Miyake-Jima viewed from the northeast. This island - about...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1812
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Mar 16, 2012

KSC-2012-1812

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare for the...

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NASA image: Perspective View with Landsat Overlay, Mount Shasta, Calif.
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Jan 31, 2002

Perspective View with Landsat Overlay, Mount Shasta, Calif.

The volcanic nature of Mount Shasta is clearly evident in this computer-generated perspective viewed from the northwest.

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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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