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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: iss062e140329
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Apr 8, 2020

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iss062e140329 (April 8, 2020) --- The "aurora australis" is pictured near the southern-most point of the...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8
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Apr 1, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-20331 (1 April 2004) --- The Great Lakes region was featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 8...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Participates in NASA Eclipse Events
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Apr 8, 2024

NASA Stennis Participates in NASA Eclipse Events

Schoolchildren watch NASA’s coverage of the total solar eclipse on April 8 at INFINITY Science Center, the official...

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NASA image: sts110-s-005
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Apr 8, 2002

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STS110-S-005 (8 April 2002) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from KSC's Launch Complex 39 at 4:44:19 p.m....

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NASA image: STS_135_CEIT
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Apr 8, 2011

STS_135_CEIT

JSC2011-E-040372 (8 April 2011) --- Technicians inspect the payload bay of the space shuttle Atlantis during the...

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NASA image: STS-56 Discovery, OV-103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B into darkness
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Apr 8, 1993

STS-56 Discovery, OV-103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B into darkness

STS056-S-052 (8 April 1993) --- A nocturnal scene shows the Space Shuttle Discovery leaving the Launch Pad to begin...

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NASA image: iss012e24236
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Apr 8, 2006

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ISS012-E-24236 (8 April 2006) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, the Soyuz TMA-7 spacecraft departs from the...

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NASA image: STS_135_CEIT
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Apr 8, 2011

STS_135_CEIT

JSC2011-E-040366 (8 April 2011) --- Close-up photo of tools taken during the STS-135 crew members' inspection of the...

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NASA image: iss012e24218
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Apr 8, 2006

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ISS012-E-24218 (8 April 2006) --- Backdropped by a blanket of clouds, the Soyuz TMA-7 spacecraft departs from the...

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NASA image: Flight Engineer Pettit and Commander Bowersox work in tandem on a session of EVA
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Apr 8, 2003

Flight Engineer Pettit and Commander Bowersox work in tandem on a session of EVA

ISS006-E-46368 (8 April 2003) --- Astronauts Donald R. Pettit (left), Expedition Six NASA ISS science officer, and...

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NASA image: STS_135_CEIT
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Apr 8, 2011

STS_135_CEIT

JSC2011-E-040373 (8 April 2011) --- Technicians inspect the payload bay of the space shuttle Atlantis during the...

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NASA image: sts110-s-020
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Apr 8, 2002

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STS110-S-020 (8 April 2002) --- As seen from a few miles away, the Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from KSC's...

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NASA image: sts110-s-006
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Apr 8, 2002

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STS110-S-006 (8 April 2002) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from KSC's Launch Complex 39 at 4:44:19 p.m....

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NASA image: sts110-s-015
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Apr 8, 2002

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STS110-S-015 (8 April 2002) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from KSC's Launch Complex 39 at 4:44:19 p.m....

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NASA image: STS_135_CEIT
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Apr 8, 2011

STS_135_CEIT

JSC2011-E-040371 (8 April 2011) --- NASA astronauts, from left, Rex Walheim, Chris Ferguson and Doug Hurley inspect...

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NASA image: iss012e24238
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Apr 8, 2006

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ISS012-E-24238 (8 April 2006) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, the Soyuz TMA-7 spacecraft departs from the...

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NASA image: iss012e24219
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Apr 8, 2006

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ISS012-E-24219 (8 April 2006) --- Backdropped by a blanket of clouds, the Soyuz TMA-7 spacecraft departs from the...

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NASA image: iss012e24211
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Apr 8, 2006

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ISS012-E-24211 (8 April 2006) --- Backdropped by a blanket of clouds, the Soyuz TMA-7 spacecraft departs from the...

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NASA image: View of Astronaut Nelson using MMU to examine Solar Maximum Mission Satellite
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Apr 8, 1984

View of Astronaut Nelson using MMU to examine Solar Maximum Mission Satellite

41C-22-885 (8 April 1984) --- The 35mm camera was used to photograph this scene of Astronaut George D. Nelson,...

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NASA image: sts110-s-009
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Apr 8, 2002

sts110-s-009

STS110-S-009 (8 April 2002) --- A number of birds take flight as the Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from KSC's...

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NASA image: STS110-s-046
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Apr 8, 2002

STS110-s-046

STS110-S-046 (8 April 2002) --- A low-angle still photo captures the Space Shuttle Atlantis lifting off from KSC's...

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NASA image: ISS017 prelaunch images from Kazakhstan
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Apr 8, 2008

ISS017 prelaunch images from Kazakhstan

JSC2008-E-032796 (8 April 2008) --- At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the Soyuz TMA-12 spacecraft lifted off...

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NASA image: View of the shuttle Discovery STS 51-D launch
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Apr 12, 1985

View of the shuttle Discovery STS 51-D launch

51D-9093 (12 April 1985) --- A 70mm frame of the Space Shuttle Discovery's 51-D launch at 8:59 a.m. (EST), April 12,...

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NASA image: View of the shuttle Discovery STS 51-D launch
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Apr 12, 1985

View of the shuttle Discovery STS 51-D launch

51D-9094 (12 April 1985) --- A 70mm frame of the Space Shuttle Discovery's 51-D launch at 8:59 a.m. (EST), April 12,...

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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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