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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-135 Tweetup
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Tweetup

Tracy Thumm, left, and Justin Kugler both from the International Space Station Program Science Office at Johnson...

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NASA image: STS-135 Tweetup
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Tweetup

NASA astronaut Mike Massimino, left, and Sesame Street's Elmo speak at the STS-135 Tweetup, Thursday, July 7, 2011,...

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NASA image: STS-135 Tweetup
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Jul 8, 2011

STS-135 Tweetup

NASA Tweetup participants stand at the launch clock, Friday, July 8, 2011, prior to the launch of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-134 Endeavour Launch
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May 15, 2011

STS-134 Endeavour Launch

The press site at the NASA Kennedy Space Center is seen as the sun rises a few hours prior to the launch of the...

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NASA image: STS-135 Tweetup
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Tweetup

Cassie Barnes, Twitter handle @celticfeminist, tweets during the STS-135 Tweetup, Thursday, July 7, 2011, at Kennedy...

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

STS-135 Atlantis Launch

The exhaust plume from space shuttle Atlantis is seen through the window of a Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) as it...

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

STS-135 Atlantis Launch

The exhaust plume from space shuttle Atlantis is seen through the window of a Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) as it...

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NASA image: STS-135 Launch Day
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Launch Day

Crowds are seen out the front window of the Astrovan carrying the STS-135 crew as it departs the NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: STS-135 Launch Day
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Launch Day

The STS-135 crew; Chris Ferguson, commander; Doug Hurley, pilot; Rex Walheim and Sandy Magnus, both mission...

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NASA image: STS-135 Tweetup
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Tweetup

Lar DeSouza, Twitter handle @lartist, a cartoonist, sketches during the STS-135 Tweetup, Thursday, July 7, 2011, at...

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NASA image: STS-117 Media Showcase
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Feb 6, 2007

STS-117 Media Showcase

In the Space Station Processing Facility, the S3/S4 integrated truss segment is on display for the media. The...

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NASA image: STS-135 crew visit
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Aug 11, 2011

STS-135 crew visit

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (r) welcomes members of the STS-135 space shuttle crew Aug. 11,...

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NASA image: STS-135 crew visit
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Aug 11, 2011

STS-135 crew visit

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (r) welcomes members of the STS-135 space shuttle crew Aug. 11,...

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NASA image: STS-134 crew visit
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Jul 20, 2011

STS-134 crew visit

Stennis Space Center Deputy Director Richard Gilbrech (center) presents commemorative plaques to STS-134 crew...

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NASA image: STS-62 crew patch
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Oct 1, 1993

STS-62 crew patch

STS062-S-001 (October 1993) --- The crew patch depicts the world's first reusable spacecraft on its sixteenth...

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NASA image: STS-61
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Nov 10, 2016

STS-61

This is a Space Shuttle mission STS-61 onboard view showing astronauts Story Musgrave and Jeffrey Hoffman preforming...

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NASA image: 200802200006HQ  Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-122) Lands
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Feb 20, 2008

200802200006HQ Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-122) Lands

The space shuttle Atlantis (STS-122) is serviced by support vehicles and crew at the Shuttle Landing Facility after...

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NASA image: LAUNCH - STS-11/41B - KSC
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Feb 5, 1984

LAUNCH - STS-11/41B - KSC

S84-26327 (3 Feb. 1984) --- Beginning a busy year, NASA's space shuttle Challenger, attached to two solid rocket...

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NASA image: KSC supplied views of the STS 28 crew suiting up, at  breakfast and
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Aug 9, 1989

KSC supplied views of the STS 28 crew suiting up, at breakfast and

S89-41091 (18 July 1989) --- During the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), STS-28 crew members are...

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NASA image: STS-128 Auditorium Presentation
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Nov 5, 2009

STS-128 Auditorium Presentation

STS-128 mission specialist Patrick Forrester speaks to the audience during a presentation in the auditorium at NASA...

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NASA image: STS-128 Auditorium Presentation
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Nov 5, 2009

STS-128 Auditorium Presentation

STS-128 commander Rick Sturckow speaks to the audience during a presentation in the auditorium at NASA Headquarters...

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NASA image: Lake St. Clair, US and Canada
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May 23, 2019

Lake St. Clair, US and Canada

Lake St. Clair connects Lake Huron, via the St. Clair River, to Lake Erie, via the Detroit River. It is named after...

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NASA image: Atlantis STS-135 Rollout
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May 30, 2011

Atlantis STS-135 Rollout

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden watches as a truck sprays water on the crawler way to help minimize dust as the...

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NASA image: Atlantis STS-135 Rollout
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May 30, 2011

Atlantis STS-135 Rollout

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden looks at the large crowds gathered from atop of the Mobile Launch Platform (MLP)...

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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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