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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: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Aug 9, 1993

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This close-up of astronaut and mission specialist, Kathryn Thornton, was captured under water in the Marshall Space...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Aug 1, 1993

Around Marshall

This close-up of astronaut and mission specialist Kathryn Thornton was captured under water in the Marshall Space...

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NASA image: Thornton and Sacco eating; Sacco typing on PGSC
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Nov 5, 1995

Thornton and Sacco eating; Sacco typing on PGSC

STS073-356-024 (20 October - 5 November 1995) --- Payload specialist Albert Sacco Jr. joins astronaut Kathryn C....

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NASA image: STS-61 crew portrait
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Oct 1, 1993

STS-61 crew portrait

STS061-S-002 (1 Oct. 1993) --- These seven NASA astronauts are currently in training for the Hubble Space Telescope...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jun 14, 1993

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This close-up of astronaut and mission specialist Kathryn Thornton readies herself for submersion into the water in...

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NASA image: STS-49 MS Thornton in OV-105's payload bay during ASEM procedures
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May 14, 1992

STS-49 MS Thornton in OV-105's payload bay during ASEM procedures

STS049-81-093 (14 May 1992) --- Astronaut Kathryn C. Thornton joins three struts together, as fourth period of...

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NASA image: STS-61 crewmembers in the WETF rehearsing for HST repair mission
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May 5, 1993

STS-61 crewmembers in the WETF rehearsing for HST repair mission

S93-33101 (5 Apr 1993) --- Wearing a training version of Space Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU), astronaut...

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NASA image: Heads of Agency Panel at Space Symposium
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Apr 6, 2022

Heads of Agency Panel at Space Symposium

Heads of Agency participate in a panel discussion, from left, Dr. Josef Aschbacher, Director General, European Space...

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NASA image: STS-61 crewmembers in the WETF rehearsing for HST repair mission
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May 5, 1993

STS-61 crewmembers in the WETF rehearsing for HST repair mission

S93-30237 (5 Mar 1993) --- Wearing training versions of Space Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Units (EMU),...

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NASA image: STS-49 crew poses for group portrait on EAFB runway 22 after OV-105 landing
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Aug 11, 1999

STS-49 crew poses for group portrait on EAFB runway 22 after OV-105 landing

STS049-S-002 (16 Jan. 1992) --- These seven NASA astronauts are currently training for the first flight of the Space...

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NASA image: STS-49 crew poses for group portrait on EAFB runway 22 after OV-105 landing
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May 16, 1992

STS-49 crew poses for group portrait on EAFB runway 22 after OV-105 landing

STS049-S-269 (16 May 1992) --- The seven crewmembers of STS-49 pose near Endeavour for a post-flight shot soon after...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 9, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

Astronaut Kathryn Thornton, payload commander for the STS-73 mission, attired in a high fidelity training version of...

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NASA image: Commander Ken Bowersox films activity in Spacelab
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Nov 2, 1995

Commander Ken Bowersox films activity in Spacelab

STS073-230-014 (20 October - 5 November 1995) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox, STS-73 mission commander, uses a...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 22, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

On November 22, 1989, at 7:23:30pm (EST), five astronauts were launched into space aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter...

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NASA image: Astronauts Musgrave and Akers suit up for final HST spacewalk
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Dec 9, 1993

Astronauts Musgrave and Akers suit up for final HST spacewalk

STS061-38-014 (9 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut F. Story Musgrave gets assistance from astronaut Thomas D. Akers while...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 19, 1994

Around Marshall

STS-61 astronauts Kathryn Thornton, Jeffrey Hoffman and Thomas Akers (standing) sign autographs in Marshall Space...

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NASA image: STS-49 MS Akers in OV-105's payload bay during ASEM procedures
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May 14, 1992

STS-49 MS Akers in OV-105's payload bay during ASEM procedures

STS049-77-023 (14 May 1992) --- Astronaut Thomas D. Akers joins three struts together, as fourth period of...

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NASA image: STS-33 Discovery, OV-103, MLG touches down on concrete runway 04 at EAFB
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Nov 27, 1989

STS-33 Discovery, OV-103, MLG touches down on concrete runway 04 at EAFB

STS033-S-010 (27 Nov 1989) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery, with a crew of five astronauts aboard, touches down on a...

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NASA image: DPM and Glovebox, Payload Commander Kathy Thornton and Payload Specialist Albert Sacco in Spacelab
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Oct 21, 1995

DPM and Glovebox, Payload Commander Kathy Thornton and Payload Specialist Albert Sacco in Spacelab

STS073-E-5003 (23 Oct. 1995) --- Astronaut Kathryn C. Thornton, STS-73 payload commander, works at the Drop Physics...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 25, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

On November 22, 1989, at 7:23:30pm (EST), 5 astronauts were launched into space aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter...

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NASA image: Astronaut Kathy Thornton works at Spacelab glovebox
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Oct 28, 1995

Astronaut Kathy Thornton works at Spacelab glovebox

STS073-E-5246 (3 Nov. 1995) --- Astronaut Kathryn C. Thornton, STS-73 payload commander, works in the Glovebox of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 22, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

On November 22, 1989, at 7:23:30pm (EST), five astronauts were launched into space aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter...

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NASA image: Mission control activity during STS-61 EVA-2
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Dec 5, 1993

Mission control activity during STS-61 EVA-2

Harry Black, at the Integrated Communications Officer's console in the Mission Control Center (MCC), monitors the...

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NASA image: On-board STS-61 crew portrait
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Dec 5, 1993

On-board STS-61 crew portrait

STS061-05-031 (2-13 Dec 1993) --- With the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) berthed in Endeavour's cargo bay, crew...

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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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