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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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May 5, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-30 mission launched aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on May 4, 1989 at 2:46:59pm (EDT) carrying a crew of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 26, 1988

Space Shuttle Projects

Five astronauts composed the STS-30 crew. Pictured (left to right) are Ronald J. Grabe, pilot; David M. Walker,...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jul 1, 1999

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

A crew member of the STS-93 mission took this photograph of the Chandra X-Ray Observatory, still attached to the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
May 5, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-30 mission launched aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on May 4, 1989 at 2:46:59pm (EDT) carrying a crew of...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 2, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on August 2, 1991, the STS-43 mission’s primary payload was the Tracking...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
May 5, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-30 mission launched aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on May 4, 1989 at 2:46:59pm (EDT) carrying a crew of...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Aug 2, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on August 2, 1991, the STS-43 mission’s primary payload was the Tracking...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-29 tracking and data relay satellite D (TDRS-D) mating at KSC VPF
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Dec 29, 1988

STS-29 tracking and data relay satellite D (TDRS-D) mating at KSC VPF

S89-27383 (29 Dec 1988) --- This wide shot of a test cell in KSC's Vertical Processing Facility affords an overall...

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NASA image: SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo
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Apr 4, 2019

SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo

A Space Launch System (SLS) avionics handling tool demonstration takes place inside Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle...

KSC
NASA image: SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo
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Apr 4, 2019

SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo

NASA Flight Systems Engineer Sherild Rivera Melendez takes notes during the Space Launch System avionics handling...

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NASA image: SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo
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Apr 4, 2019

SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo

Robert Cook, a launch vehicle engineer with Millennium Engineering and Integration, talks during the Space Launch...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Oct 18, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-34 crew of five launched aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis on October 18, 1989 at 12:53:40pm (EDT)....

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 14, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-34 crew portrait includes 5 astronauts. Pictured left to right are Shannon W. Lucid, mission specialist;...

MSFC
NASA image: SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo
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Apr 4, 2019

SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo

A Space Launch System (SLS) avionics handling tool demonstration takes place inside Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Oct 18, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-34 crew of five launched aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis on October 18, 1989 at 12:53:40pm (EDT)....

MSFC
NASA image: SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo
Image
Apr 4, 2019

SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo

Christopher Di Taranto, a member of the mechanical structures engineering team on the Jacobs Test and Operations...

KSC
NASA image: SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo
Image
Apr 4, 2019

SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo

A Space Launch System (SLS) avionics handling tool demonstration takes place inside Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle...

KSC
NASA image: SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo
Image
Apr 4, 2019

SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo

A Space Launch System (SLS) avionics handling tool demonstration takes place inside Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle...

KSC
NASA image: SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo
Image
Apr 4, 2019

SLS Avionics Handling Tool Demo

A Space Launch System (SLS) avionics handling tool demonstration takes place inside Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle...

KSC
NASA image: STS-29 IUS with TDRS-D after deployment from Discovery, OV-103
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Mar 13, 1989

STS-29 IUS with TDRS-D after deployment from Discovery, OV-103

STS029-78-019 (13 March 1989) --- Headed on its way to a much higher orbit is another Tracking and Data Relay...

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NASA image: STS-43 TDRS-E & IUS over the Pacific Ocean after deployment from OV-104's PLB
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Aug 2, 1991

STS-43 TDRS-E & IUS over the Pacific Ocean after deployment from OV-104's PLB

STS043-601-033 (2 Aug 1991) --- The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-E), is seen almost as a silhouette in...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 1988

Space Shuttle Projects

This artist's concept drawing depicts the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-C (TDRS-C), which was the primary...

MSFC
NASA image: IUS with Magellan spacecraft drifts into space after STS-30 deployment
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May 4, 1989

IUS with Magellan spacecraft drifts into space after STS-30 deployment

STS030-71-063 (4 May 1989) --- This scene is one of two released by NASA showing the process of solar array panel...

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NASA image: IUS with Magellan spacecraft drifts into space after STS-30 deployment
Image
May 4, 1989

IUS with Magellan spacecraft drifts into space after STS-30 deployment

STS030-71-070 (4 May 1989) --- This scene is one of two released by NASA showing the process of solar array panel...

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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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