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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: CATS Up and Running on the Space Station
Video
Feb 26, 2015

CATS Up and Running on the Space Station

On January 22, 2015, the Cloud-Aerosol Transport System was installed on the International Space Station. This...

GSFC
NASA image: ARC-1991-AC91-0164-12
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Oct 10, 1991

ARC-1991-AC91-0164-12

Dryden Fllight Reseach Facility, Edwards, California STA (Shuttle Training Aircraft, Gulf Stream II) flys chase as...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc302
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Feb 11, 1997

KSC-97pc302

Roy D. Bridges Jr., KSC's next center director, at right, poses in the firing room of the Launch Control Center with...

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NASA image: STS-41 offical crew portrait taken in front of a T-38A at Ellington Field
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May 7, 1990

STS-41 offical crew portrait taken in front of a T-38A at Ellington Field

STS041-S-002 (7 May 1990) --- These five astronauts have been assigned to fly the STS-41 mission for the National...

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NASA image: STS-49 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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May 7, 1992

STS-49 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS049-S-251 (7 May 1992) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour soars toward Earth orbit where a crew of seven NASA...

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NASA image: STS-49 Endeavour, OV-105, landing on concrete runway 22 at EAFB, California
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May 16, 1992

STS-49 Endeavour, OV-105, landing on concrete runway 22 at EAFB, California

STS049-S-325 (16 May 1992) --- The main landing gear of Endeavour is just about to touch down at Edwards Air Force...

JSC
NASA image: STS-41 Discovery, OV-103, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39
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Oct 6, 1990

STS-41 Discovery, OV-103, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39

STS041-S-101 (6 Oct 1990) --- Discovery lifts off from Launch Complex 39 at the Kennedy Space Center to begin a...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 6, 1990

Space Shuttle Projects

Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on October 6, 1990 at 7:47:15 am (EDT), the STS-41 mission consisted of...

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NASA image: STS-41 crewmembers use fire extinguishers to control blaze at JSC's fire pit
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May 4, 1990

STS-41 crewmembers use fire extinguishers to control blaze at JSC's fire pit

S90-38933 (4 May 1990) --- The STS-41 astronaut crew participates in fire control training exercises at the Johnson...

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NASA image: STS-41 crew poses in front of OV-103 on concrete runway 22 at EAFB, Calif
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Oct 10, 1990

STS-41 crew poses in front of OV-103 on concrete runway 22 at EAFB, Calif

STS041-S-096 (10 Oct 1990) --- The five astronaut crewmembers of Discovery's most recent flight pose for their first...

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NASA image: STS-49 crew captures INTELSAT VI above OV-105's payload bay (PLB) during EVA
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May 13, 1992

STS-49 crew captures INTELSAT VI above OV-105's payload bay (PLB) during EVA

STS049-91-020 (13 May 1992) --- The successful capture of Intelsat VI satellite is recorded over Mexico on this 70mm...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Next Steps to Science on the Moon [Episode 5]
Video
May 31, 2019

NASA Science Live: Next Steps to Science on the Moon [Episode 5]

Welcome to a special edition of NASA Science Live. NASA has selected three commercial Moon landing service providers...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Black Hole 101 [Episode 11]
Video
Nov 20, 2019

NASA Science Live: Black Hole 101 [Episode 11]

Today we're jumping in head first into black holes...okay, not literally, but we are going to talk with a few NASA...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: A World of Fires [Episode 8]
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Sep 12, 2019

NASA Science Live: A World of Fires [Episode 8]

Today we're talking about fires. At any given time, there are multiple fires burning across the globe. During...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Webb’s First Year [Episode 47]
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Jul 12, 2023

NASA Science Live: Webb’s First Year [Episode 47]

This month marks one year since NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope astonished the world with the release of its first...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Going Interstellar [Episode 2]
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Mar 27, 2019

NASA Science Live: Going Interstellar [Episode 2]

NASA Science Live is an opportunity for you to come behind-the-scenes and get to know your space agency. In this...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Galaxy of Horrors [Episode 10]
Video
Oct 31, 2019

NASA Science Live: Galaxy of Horrors [Episode 10]

So it is Halloween, the day of the dead. And to celebrate this chilling holiday, we are taking you on a tour of our...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Storms Across the Solar System [Episode 4]
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May 22, 2019

NASA Science Live: Storms Across the Solar System [Episode 4]

This episode of NASA Science Live talks about storms across the solar system. Starting with how storms form on...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: New Discoveries from Our Mission to Touch the Sun [Episode 12]
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Dec 4, 2019

NASA Science Live: New Discoveries from Our Mission to Touch the Sun [Episode 12]

In this episode of NASA Science Live we're taking you on a journey with NASA's mission to touch the Sun - Parker...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: To the Moon and Beyond [Episode 1]
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Feb 27, 2019

NASA Science Live: To the Moon and Beyond [Episode 1]

Welcome to the first episode of NASA Science Live, an opportunity for you to come behind-the-scenes and get to know...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: 50 Years of Apollo [Episode 7]
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Jul 23, 2019

NASA Science Live: 50 Years of Apollo [Episode 7]

This episode of NASA Science Live is from the USS Hornet, the boat that carried the Apollo 11 capsule after it...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Our Weird Home [Episode 3]
Video
Apr 22, 2019

NASA Science Live: Our Weird Home [Episode 3]

During this episode we talk about what features make our home weird, how we study our planet and where we might see...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: OSIRIS-REx - X Marks the Spot   [Episode 13]
Video
Dec 12, 2019

NASA Science Live: OSIRIS-REx - X Marks the Spot [Episode 13]

This episode of NASA Science Live is broadcasting live from AGU in San Francisco. We have breaking news on our...

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NASA image: STS-49 Landing at Edwards with First Drag Chute Landing
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May 16, 1992

STS-49 Landing at Edwards with First Drag Chute Landing

The Space Shuttle Endeavour concludes mission STS-49 at NASA's Ames-Dryden Flight Research Facility (later...

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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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