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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: Aerial view of the Challenger making approach for landing at KSC
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Feb 14, 1984

Aerial view of the Challenger making approach for landing at KSC

S84-27155 (11 Feb 1984) --- The first Space Shuttle landing in Florida was recorded just moments prior to touchdown...

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NASA image: Aerial oblique artist concept of the Merritt Island Launch Complex
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Dec 23, 1963

Aerial oblique artist concept of the Merritt Island Launch Complex

S63-23618 (December 1963) --- Aerial oblique artist concept of the Merritt Island Launch Complex, Merritt Island,...

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NASA image: Launch of the Shuttle Columbia and begining of STS 61-C mission
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Jan 12, 1986

Launch of the Shuttle Columbia and begining of STS 61-C mission

STS61C-S-046 (12 Jan. 1986) --- Although many miles away from the launch pad, the space shuttle Columbia can still...

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NASA image: STS-27 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex Pad 39B
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Dec 2, 1988

STS-27 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex Pad 39B

STS027-S-006 (2 Dec. 1988) --- A good portion of the Kennedy Space Center launch complex 39 and the Atlantic Ocean...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Challenger landing at Kennedy Space Center at end of STS 41-G
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Oct 13, 1984

Space Shuttle Challenger landing at Kennedy Space Center at end of STS 41-G

The Space Shuttle Challenger lands at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) at the end of the STS 41-G mission. The main...

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NASA image: Liftoff of STS-62 Space Shuttle Columbia as seen from STA
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Mar 4, 1994

Liftoff of STS-62 Space Shuttle Columbia as seen from STA

STS062-S-061 (4 March 1994) --- An aerial view of early stages of the sixteenth launch of Space Shuttle Columbia was...

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NASA image: Aerial view of the launch of STS 51-A shuttle Discovery
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Nov 8, 1984

Aerial view of the launch of STS 51-A shuttle Discovery

51A-90014 (8 Nov. 1984) --- John W. Young, who has seen many launches from various angles, used a handheld camera to...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, glides toward EAFB landing
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, glides toward EAFB landing

STS031-S-131 (29 April 1990) --- Low angle view of the Space Shuttle Discovery as it approaches for landing on a...

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NASA image: Launch of the STS 51-F Challenger
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Jul 29, 1985

Launch of the STS 51-F Challenger

51F-S-068 (29 July 1985) --- The Space Shuttle Challenger heads toward Earth-orbit with the Spacelab-2 experiment...

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NASA image: Launch of the STS 51-F Challenger
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Jul 29, 1985

Launch of the STS 51-F Challenger

51F-S-038 (29 July 1985) ---An air-to-air view of the Space Shuttle orbiter Challenger, its two solid rocket...

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NASA image: Distant view of STS-58 Columbia launch from Shuttle Training Aircraft
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Oct 18, 1993

Distant view of STS-58 Columbia launch from Shuttle Training Aircraft

STS058-S-122 (18 Oct 1993) --- This distant shot of Columbia on its way to Earth-orbit was captured on film from the...

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NASA image: Air-to-air view of STS-32 Columbia, OV-102, launch
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Jan 9, 1990

Air-to-air view of STS-32 Columbia, OV-102, launch

STS-32 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, pierces a layer of low lying clouds as it makes its ascent to Earth orbit...

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NASA image: Air to air view of Endeavour, OV-105, atop SCA approaches Ellington runway
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May 6, 1991

Air to air view of Endeavour, OV-105, atop SCA approaches Ellington runway

S91-36097 (6 May 1991) --- Air to air view of Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, atop a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft...

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NASA image: Aerial view Gemini/Titan-II launch vehicle #1 liftoff at Cape Kennedy
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Apr 8, 1964

Aerial view Gemini/Titan-II launch vehicle #1 liftoff at Cape Kennedy

S64-22412 (8 April 1964) --- Aerial view of the Gemini/Titan-II launch vehicle #1 liftoff at Cape Kennedy, Florida.

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NASA image: Air-to-air view of Columbia, OV-102, atop SCA NASA 905 flying over JSC site
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Dec 19, 1990

Air-to-air view of Columbia, OV-102, atop SCA NASA 905 flying over JSC site

S90-55294 (19 Dec. 1990) --- Johnson Space Center employees and neighbors on the ground didn't get quite this...

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NASA image: Barbara Morgan, 51-L backup payload specialist, at Memorial service
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Jan 31, 1986

Barbara Morgan, 51-L backup payload specialist, at Memorial service

51L-S-108 (31 Jan. 1986) --- Barbara R. Morgan, 51-L backup payload specialist to Christa McAuliffe, with others on...

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NASA image: View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission
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Jun 8, 1984

View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission

41D-3063 (30 Aug. 1984) --- The space shuttle Discovery climbs toward Earth orbit following a successful liftoff...

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NASA image: Orbiter "Enterprise" - Soars Above the NASA 747 Carrier - Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC), CA
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Aug 12, 1977

Orbiter "Enterprise" - Soars Above the NASA 747 Carrier - Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC), CA

S77-27512 (12 Aug 1977) --- The Shuttle Orbiter 101 "Enterprise" soars above the NASA 747 carrier aircraft only...

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NASA image: View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission
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Jun 8, 1984

View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission

41D-3071 (30 Aug. 1984) --- The space shuttle Discovery climbs toward Earth orbit following a successful liftoff...

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NASA image: Aerial, high-angle view of Apollo 10 on Pad B, Launch Complex 39, KSC
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May 4, 1969

Aerial, high-angle view of Apollo 10 on Pad B, Launch Complex 39, KSC

S69-33854 (4 May 1969) --- Aerial (high-angle, clasp) view of the Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn...

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NASA image: Aerial view of Launch Complex 39 showing Apollo 10 on way to Pad B
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Mar 11, 1969

Aerial view of Launch Complex 39 showing Apollo 10 on way to Pad B

S69-27916 (11 March 1969) --- Aerial view at Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, showing the Apollo 10...

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NASA image: STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Oct 18, 1989

STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39B at...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 crewman in rescue net being hoisted up to helicopter
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Mar 13, 1969

Apollo 9 crewman in rescue net being hoisted up to helicopter

Aerial view of an Apollo 9 crewman in a new rescue net (a Billy Pugh net) being hoisted aboard a Navy helicopter...

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NASA image: Air-to-air view of STS-42 Discovery, OV-103, after liftoff from KSC LC Pad
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Jan 22, 1992

Air-to-air view of STS-42 Discovery, OV-103, after liftoff from KSC LC Pad

Air-to-air view, taken from the weather-monitoring Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA), shows STS-42 Discovery, Orbiter...

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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.
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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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