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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: Discovery STS-131 Mission Landing
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Apr 20, 2010

Discovery STS-131 Mission Landing

The space shuttle Discovery is seen as it lands at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day
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Dec 14, 2019

Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day

Items are seen at the Space Shuttle Challenger memorial on National Wreaths Across America Day at Arlington National...

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NASA image: John Young Memorial Tribute
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Oct 11, 2018

John Young Memorial Tribute

Delaware North COO Therrin Protze speaks during a ceremony at the Heroes and Legends exhibit at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: John Young Memorial Tribute
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Oct 11, 2018

John Young Memorial Tribute

Former NASA astronaut Mike McCulley speaks during a ceremony at the Heroes and Legends exhibit at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: STS-30 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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May 4, 1989

STS-30 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS030-S-108 (4 May 1989) --- Backdropped against slight gray Florida skies, Space Shuttle Atlantis heads for a...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Launch
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Jul 8, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Launch

Guests look on from the terrace of Operations Support Building II as space shuttle Atlantis launches from launch pad...

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NASA image: John Young Memorial Tribute
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Oct 11, 2018

John Young Memorial Tribute

Former NASA astronaut Jon McBride places a wreath at the Heroes and Legends exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: With a NASA F/A-18 providing a backdrop, STS-126 commander Chris Ferguson thanked NASA DFRC employees for their support of Endeavour's landing at Edwards AFB
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Dec 1, 2008

With a NASA F/A-18 providing a backdrop, STS-126 commander Chris Ferguson thanked NASA DFRC employees for their support of Endeavour's landing at Edwards AFB

With a NASA F/A-18 providing a backdrop, STS-126 commander Chris Ferguson thanked NASA Dryden Flight Research Center...

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Jul 21, 2011

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NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, and Robert Cabana, director Kennedy Space Center, react to employee Kenneth...

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NASA image: Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day
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Dec 14, 2019

Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day

Items are seen at the Space Shuttle Challenger memorial on National Wreaths Across America Day at Arlington National...

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NASA image: STS 51-G crewmembers participate in training in crew compartment trainer
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May 7, 1985

STS 51-G crewmembers participate in training in crew compartment trainer

S85-31933 (17 May 1985) --- Four members of the STS 51-G crew participate in a training exercise in the shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Mar 13, 1989

STS-29 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS029-S-027 (13 March 1989) --- From Launch Pad 39D, the Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on mission STS-29....

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NASA image: John H Glenn Jr. Wreath Laying Ceremony
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Dec 9, 2016

John H Glenn Jr. Wreath Laying Ceremony

News media members and visitors gather at the Heroes and Legends exhibit hall at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex Pad 39B
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Aug 8, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex Pad 39B

STS028-S-004 (8 Aug. 1989) --- Framed by Florida vegetation, Space Shuttle Columbia soars toward space for the...

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NASA image: NASA Leadership Meets with Republic of Korea’s Minister of For
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Feb 2, 2023

NASA Leadership Meets with Republic of Korea’s Minister of For

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson shows Republic of Korea Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jin Park, where he sat on the...

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NASA image: John H Glenn Jr. Wreath Laying Ceremony - Inside Hereos and Lege
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Dec 9, 2016

John H Glenn Jr. Wreath Laying Ceremony - Inside Hereos and Lege

A plaque inside the Heroes and Legends exhibit hall at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex shows the name of...

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NASA image: John Young Memorial Tribute
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Oct 11, 2018

John Young Memorial Tribute

Former NASA astronaut Jon McBride, left, greets Mike McCulley during a ceremony at the Heroes and Legends exhibit at...

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NASA image: Discovery STS-133 Mission Landing
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Mar 9, 2011

Discovery STS-133 Mission Landing

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, right, and NASA Executive Officer to the Deputy Administrator Garvey McIntosh...

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NASA image: Christa McAuliffe surveys middeck mockup
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Jan 8, 1986

Christa McAuliffe surveys middeck mockup

S86-25188 (December 1985) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe, a school teacher Concord New Hampshire, surveys a ground...

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NASA image: STS 61-A crewmembers in Spacelab D-1 science module
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Oct 30, 1985

STS 61-A crewmembers in Spacelab D-1 science module

61A-01-030 (30 Oct.-6 Nov. 1985) --- Mission specialist Guion S. Bluford prepares to perform a physics experiment...

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NASA image: Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite
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Sep 1, 1985

Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite

51I-S-237 (1 Sept. 1985) --- A still photo made from a video downlink shows astronaut James D. van Hoften, just...

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NASA image: STS-8 Challenger's roll-out to launch pad
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Aug 30, 1983

STS-8 Challenger's roll-out to launch pad

S83-39238 (1 Aug. 1983) --- The giant cluster of spaceflight hardware for NASA's eighth Space Transportation System...

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NASA image: John Young Memorial Tribute
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Oct 11, 2018

John Young Memorial Tribute

Former NASA astronaut Jon McBride speaks during a ceremony at the Heroes and Legends exhibit at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Astronauts Thuot and Ivins work with the Dexterous End Effector (DEE)
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Mar 5, 1994

Astronauts Thuot and Ivins work with the Dexterous End Effector (DEE)

STS062-05-035 (4-18 March 1994) --- This 35mm frame, photographed on the aft flight deck of the earth-orbiting Space...

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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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