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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: Around Marshall
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Jan 28, 1992

Around Marshall

The primary payload for Space Shuttle Mission STS-42, launched January 22, 1992, was the International Microgravity...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 28, 1992

Around Marshall

The primary payload for Space Shuttle Mission STS-42, launched January 22, 1992, was the International Microgravity...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1992

Spacelab

Astronaut Ulf Merbold on the stationary seat of the mini-sled, stares into an umbrella-shaped rotating dome with...

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NASA image: STS-42 Mission Specialist (MS) Hilmers reviews checklist in IML-1 module
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 Mission Specialist (MS) Hilmers reviews checklist in IML-1 module

STS042-17-001 (22 Jan 1992) --- Astronaut David C. Hilmers, mission specialist, looks over a checklist at the...

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NASA image: STS-42 Payload Specialist (MS) Bondar in IML-1's MVI rotator chair
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 Payload Specialist (MS) Bondar in IML-1's MVI rotator chair

STS042-06-031 (30 Jan 1992) - - - STS-42 Payload Specialist Roberta L. Bondar gets into the Microgravity Vestibular...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 22, 1992

Skylab

The primary payload for Space Shuttle Mission STS-42, launched January 22, 1992, was the International Microgravity...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jan 22, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-42) lifted off from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) with International Microgravity...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 7, 1983

Microgravity

Vapor Crystal Growth System (VCGS), Flown on IML-1, Spacelab 3, Principal Investigator: Lodewijk van den Berg

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NASA image: STS-42 OV-103 crew poses for onboard (in-space) portrait in IML-1 SL module
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 OV-103 crew poses for onboard (in-space) portrait in IML-1 SL module

STS042-78-061 (22-30 Jan. 1992) --- The seven STS-42 crewmembers pose for a traditional in-space portrait in the...

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NASA image: STS-42 Mission Specialist (MS) Hilmers in IML-1's MVI rotator chair
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 Mission Specialist (MS) Hilmers in IML-1's MVI rotator chair

STS042-27-037 (22-30 Jan. 1992) --- Astronaut David C. Hilmers, STS-42 mission specialist, wearing a helmet...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 22, 1992

Spacelab

This is the Space Shuttle Orbiter Discovery, STS-42 mission, with the First International Microgravity Laboratory...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 24, 1992

Microgravity

Ampoule view of the Vapor Crystal Growth System (VCGS) Furnace. Used on IML-1 International Microgravity Laboratory...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 24, 1992

Microgravity

Overall view of the Vapor Crystal Growth System (VCGS) Furnace. Used on IML-1 International Microgravity Laboratory...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 22, 1992

Microgravity

Payload Specialist Larry DeLucas and Payload Commander Bornie Dunbar working in USML-1.

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 22, 1992

Around Marshall

The primary payload for Space Shuttle Mission STS-42, launched January 22, 1992, was the International Microgravity...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jan 30, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Discovery STS-42) is just about to ease down its main gear on Runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: STS-42 Commander Grabe uses DTO 653 MK1 Rowing Machine on OV-103's middeck
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 Commander Grabe uses DTO 653 MK1 Rowing Machine on OV-103's middeck

STS042-209-002 (22-30 Jan 1992) --- Astronaut Ronald J. Grabe, STS-42 mission commander, exercises on Discovery's...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Typical metal sample that was processed by TEMPUS (Tiegelfreies Elektromagnetisches Prozessieren Unter...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 21, 1992

Microgravity

Vapor Crystal Growth System developed in IML-1, Mercuric Iodide Crystal grown in microgravity FES/VCGS (Fluids...

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NASA image: STS-42 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad
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Jan 22, 1992

STS-42 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad

STS042-S-064 (22 Jan 1992) --- A horizontal image of liftoff of STS-42, with a crew of seven and the International...

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NASA image: STS-42 Discovery, OV-103, official crew portrait
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Nov 24, 1999

STS-42 Discovery, OV-103, official crew portrait

STS042-S-002 (November 1991) --- Payload specialists representing Canada and the European Space Agency (CSA - ESA)...

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NASA image: STS-42 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on runway 22 at EAFB, Calif
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on runway 22 at EAFB, Calif

STS042-S-094 (30 Jan 1992) --- Space Shuttle Discovery lands on Runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base in southern...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jan 22, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Onboard Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-42) the seven crewmembers pose for a traditional in-space portrait in the...

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NASA image: STS-42 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on runway 22 at EAFB, Calif
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on runway 22 at EAFB, Calif

STS042-S-093 (30 Jan 1992) --- Space Shuttle Discovery is just about to ease down its main gear on Runway 22 at...

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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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