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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-01PP-0786
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Apr 16, 2001

KSC-01PP-0786

STS-100 Commander Kent V. Rominger arrives at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet aircraft to get...

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NASA image: Space shuttle Atlantis preparing to dock with Mir space station
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Jun 28, 1995

Space shuttle Atlantis preparing to dock with Mir space station

NM18-309-021 (28 June 1995) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis orbits Earth at a point above Uzbekistan and the southern...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0954
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May 8, 2001

KSC-01PP-0954

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, the last of four gas tanks is placed on the...

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NASA image: Earth limb at sunrise
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Nov 28, 1983

Earth limb at sunrise

STS009-11-675 (December 1983) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia passes into a brilliant sunrise scene during the...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott
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Apr 18, 2019

Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott

A photo of former astronaut Owen Garriott is displayed during a memorial ceremony at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Fish-eye view of the STS-90 Columbia's payload bay with sunburst
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May 7, 1998

Fish-eye view of the STS-90 Columbia's payload bay with sunburst

STS090-361-022 (17 April - 3 May 1998) --- A special lens on a 35mm camera gives a fish-eye effect to this...

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NASA image: LIF - Payload commander Voss in front of experiment rack
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Aug 12, 2016

LIF - Payload commander Voss in front of experiment rack

STS083-318-001 (4-8 April 1997) --- Mission specialist Janice E. Voss, payload commander, participates in the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 30, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The crewmembers of Space Shuttle mission 51-F have chosen as their insignia this design by Houston artist Skip...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0788
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Apr 16, 2001

KSC01pp0788

STS-100 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby arrives at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet aircraft to get ready...

KSC
NASA image: STS-9 Crew Logo/Insignia
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Jan 1, 1983

STS-9 Crew Logo/Insignia

S83-32900 (25 May 1983) --- This is the official insignia for STS-9, the major payload of which is Spacelab-1,...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Dec 7, 1990

Around Marshall

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

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NASA image: STS-35 ASTRO-1 MS Parker and Payload Specialist Durrance train at MSFC
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May 22, 1990

STS-35 ASTRO-1 MS Parker and Payload Specialist Durrance train at MSFC

STS-35 Mission Specialist (MS) Robert A.R. Parker (left) and Payload Specialist Samuel T. Durrance practice...

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NASA image: KSC01padig206
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Apr 19, 2001

KSC01padig206

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour roars into space, leaving orange-hued clouds of smoke and...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0833
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Apr 19, 2001

KSC-01PP-0833

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Looking like a bird with its tail is on fire, Space Shuttle Endeavour, atop solid...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0828
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Apr 19, 2001

KSC01pp0828

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Flames from Space Shuttle Endeavour light up the clouds as the Shuttle races into...

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NASA image: STS-40 crew waits for emergency egress training to begin at JSC's MAIL FFT
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Jun 11, 1990

STS-40 crew waits for emergency egress training to begin at JSC's MAIL FFT

S90-41372 (11 June 1990) --- Crewmembers assigned to NASA's STS 40 Spacelab Life Sciences (SLS-1) mission take a...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 30, 2000

Microgravity

Tim Broach (seen through window) of NASA/Marshall Spce Flight Center (MSFC), demonstrates the working volume inside...

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NASA image: STS-40 Columbia, OV-102, glides towards a landing on runway 22 at EAFB, Calif
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Jun 14, 1991

STS-40 Columbia, OV-102, glides towards a landing on runway 22 at EAFB, Calif

STS040-S-174 (14 June 1991) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia is only moments away from touchdown on Runway 22 at...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-200
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Apr 19, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-200

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour begins its rapid climb toward space from Launch Pad 39A,...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

This drawing depicts one set of flow patterns simulated in the Geophysical Fluid Flow Cell (GFFC) that flew on two...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0793
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Jun 22, 2000

KSC-00pp0793

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, a worker checks the U.S. Laboratory Destiny...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0796
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Jun 22, 2000

KSC-00pp0796

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, a worker controls the rotation of the U.S....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 8, 1993

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-58 crew portrait includes astronauts (seated left to right) David A. Wolf, Shannon W. Lucid, and Rhea...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-83 in-flight portrait
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Aug 12, 2016

STS-83 in-flight portrait

STS083-325-004 (4-8 April 1997) --- Five NASA astronauts and two payload specialists pose for the traditional...

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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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