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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: View of the approaching space shuttle Atlantis
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May 1, 1997

View of the approaching space shuttle Atlantis

NASA5-301-029 (May 1997) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis is seen from the point of view of Russia’s Mir Space...

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NASA image: Crewmember activity in the Mir Space Station
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Apr 29, 1996

Crewmember activity in the Mir Space Station

STS076-461-010 (22-31 March 1996) --- The STS-76 crew took this 70mm picture of Russia's Mir-21 mission commander...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC857
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May 24, 1997

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Astronaut and recent Mir 23 crew member Jerry M. Linenger poses for a photograph with his wife, Kathryn, and their...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc719
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Apr 28, 1997

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STS-84 Commander Charles J. Precourt arrives at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility for the Terminal Countdown...

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NASA image: Mir Space Station views taken during STS-76 mission
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Mar 25, 1996

Mir Space Station views taken during STS-76 mission

STS076-734-084 (22 - 31 March 1996) --- A clear scene of the Sinai Peninsula and the Nile River Delta forms the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC856
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May 24, 1997

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Astronaut and recent Mir 23 crew member Jerry M. Linenger, standing, reunites with his wife, Kathryn, and their...

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NASA image: Flight deck activity during flyaround of Mir Space Station
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Apr 19, 1996

Flight deck activity during flyaround of Mir Space Station

STS076-316-008 (23 March 1996) --- On the aft flight deck of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, astronaut Linda M. Godwin...

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NASA image: Mir Space Station views taken during STS-76 mission
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Mar 25, 1996

Mir Space Station views taken during STS-76 mission

STS076-709-007 (22 - 31 March 1996) --- Earth's terminator forms the backdrop for this scene of Russia Mir Space...

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NASA image: Scenes from the STS-89/Mir 24 welcome ceremony
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Mar 4, 1998

Scenes from the STS-89/Mir 24 welcome ceremony

S89-E-5175 (24 Jan 1998) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows astronaut Bonnie J. Dunbar, payload...

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NASA image: Mir Space Station views after undocking and flyaround by shuttle Atlantis
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Mar 29, 1996

Mir Space Station views after undocking and flyaround by shuttle Atlantis

STS076-713-083 (23 March 1996) --- Backdropped against a massive array of clouds over the South Pacific Ocean and...

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NASA image: Mir Space Station views after undocking and flyaround by shuttle Atlantis
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Mar 29, 1996

Mir Space Station views after undocking and flyaround by shuttle Atlantis

STS076-713-036 (23 March 1996) --- Backdropped against the waters of Cook Strait near New Zealand's South Island,...

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NASA image: Crewmember activity in the Mir Space Station
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Apr 29, 1996

Crewmember activity in the Mir Space Station

STS076-461-004 (22-31 March 1996) --- Onboard the Base Block Module of Russia's Mir Space Station, astronauts...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 1, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

This image of the Russian Mir Space Station was photographed by a crewmember of the STS-74 mission when the Orbiter...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 1, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

This fish-eye view of the Russian Mir Space Station was photographed by a crewmember of the STS-74 mission after the...

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NASA image: Portrait of Mir 23 Crew Member Reinhold Ewald
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Jan 31, 1997

Portrait of Mir 23 Crew Member Reinhold Ewald

S97-01442 (August 1996) --- Dr. Reinhold Ewald, German Space Agency (DLR), cosmonaut researcher

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NASA image: KSC-97PC810
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May 15, 1997

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STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos I. Noriega prepares to enter the Space Shuttle Atlantis at Launch Pad 39A with help...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC811
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May 15, 1997

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STS-84 Mission Specialist Jean-Francois Clervoy prepares to enter the Space Shuttle Atlantis at Launch Pad 39A with...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC808
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May 15, 1997

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STS-84 Pilot Eileen M. Collins prepares to enter the Space Shuttle Atlantis at Launch Pad 39A with help from white...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC806
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May 15, 1997

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STS-84 Mission Specialist C. Michael Foale prepares to enter the Space Shuttle Atlantis at Launch Pad 39A with help...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC804
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May 15, 1997

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The Space Shuttle Atlantis turns night into day for a few moments as it lifts off on May 15 at 4:07:48 a.m. EDT from...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC812
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May 15, 1997

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STS-84 Mission Specialist Elena V. Kondakova prepares to enter the Space Shuttle Atlantis at Launch Pad 39A with...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC809
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May 15, 1997

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STS-84 Mission Specialist Edward T. Lu prepares to enter the Space Shuttle Atlantis at Launch Pad 39A with help from...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC805
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May 15, 1997

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The Space Shuttle Atlantis turns night into day for a few moments as it lifts off on May 15 at 4:07:48 a.m. EDT from...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC801
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May 15, 1997

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The Space Shuttle Atlantis turns night into day for a few moments as it lifts off on May 15 at 4:07:48 a.m. EDT from...

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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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