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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: Space Shuttle Projects
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Feb 1, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-41CB (STS-13) mission included (left to right) Robert L. Crippen, commander; Terry J....

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NASA image: STS-1 File Footage for 40th Anniversary
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Mar 25, 2021

STS-1 File Footage for 40th Anniversary

The Space Shuttle Columbia began a new era of manned spaceflight when it lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Placement Announcement
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Apr 12, 2011

Space Shuttle Placement Announcement

Pilot of the first space shuttle mission, STS-1, Bob Crippen speaks at an event where NASA Administrator Charles...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3957
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Jul 24, 2012

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TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Former astronauts Jon McBride, left, and Bob Crippen, center, along with Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Astronaut Robert Crippen holds training model of Skylab experiment
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Jun 15, 1972

Astronaut Robert Crippen holds training model of Skylab experiment

S72-43280 (15 June 1972) --- Astronaut Robert L. Crippen, Skylab Medical Experiment Altitude Test (SMEAT) commander,...

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NASA image: Pilot Crippen eats rehydrated food at aft flight deck onorbit station
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Apr 14, 1981

Pilot Crippen eats rehydrated food at aft flight deck onorbit station

STS001-06-481 (April 1981) --- Astronaut Robert L. Crippen, STS-1 pilot, is behind his station in the flight deck of...

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NASA image: Pilot Crippen eats rehydrated food at aft flight deck onorbit station
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Apr 14, 1981

Pilot Crippen eats rehydrated food at aft flight deck onorbit station

STS001-06-481 (April 1981) --- Astronaut Robert L. Crippen, STS-1 pilot, is behind his station in the flight deck of...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1752
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Nov 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Astronaut Robert Crippen, who served as pilot on STS-1, speaks to the guests gathered...

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NASA image: S71-51303
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Aug 12, 2008

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S71-51303 (21 Sept. 1971) --- Astronaut Robert L. Crippen

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NASA image: KSC-81PC1125
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Apr 12, 1981

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STS-1 ONBOARD PHOTOGRAPHY - STS-1-7-0502: STS-1 Pilot Robert Crippen at lunch.

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NASA image: KSC-92PC-0190
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Jan 2, 1992

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Official portrait of Robert L. Crippen, KSC Center Director Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Placement Announcement
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Apr 12, 2011

Space Shuttle Placement Announcement

Pilot of the first space shuttle mission, STS-1, Bob Crippen speaks at an event where NASA Administrator Charles...

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NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-0083-3
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Feb 5, 1981

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Space Shuttle Columbia at Launch Site (Cockpit crew John Young, Commander and Robert Crippen, Pilot) (ref: 80-HC-602)

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00100
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Apr 13, 2006

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STS-1 crew Commander John Young and Pilot Robert Crippen share their experiences flying the first space shuttle...

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NASA image: STS 41-C crew move to transfer van for trip to Launch Pad 39B
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Apr 6, 1984

STS 41-C crew move to transfer van for trip to Launch Pad 39B

41C-3061 (6 April 1984) --- The five-member astronauts crew for NASA's STS-41C Space Shuttle mission head for the...

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NASA image: Crew activities around the orbiter after the landing of STS-1
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Apr 27, 1981

Crew activities around the orbiter after the landing of STS-1

Astronaut Robert L. Crippen, right, is greeted by wife Virginia following landing of mission STS-1. Behind Mrs....

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NASA image: KSC-81pc-0388
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Apr 11, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut Robert Crippen, left, relaxed despite the 'scrub' of the Space Shuttle launch...

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NASA image: Major Robert Lawrence Memorial Tribute
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Dec 8, 2017

Major Robert Lawrence Memorial Tribute

Bob Crippen, former Kennedy center director and NASA astronaut, speaks to guests during an Astronauts Memorial...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2797
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Dec 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Firing Room 1 of the Launch Control Center has been stripped of its equipment in...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2796
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Dec 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Firing Room 1 of the Launch Control Center has been stripped of its equipment in...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2795
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Dec 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Firing Room 1 of the Launch Control Center has been stripped of its equipment in...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Placement Announcement
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Apr 12, 2011

Space Shuttle Placement Announcement

From left, Pilot of the first space shuttle mission, STS-1, Bob Crippen, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5257
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Oct 18, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, remodeling for launches of future human...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5256
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Oct 18, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, remodeling for launches of future human...

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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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