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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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Jul 15, 1988

Space Shuttle Projects

The patch depicts the Space Shuttle lifting off against the multi-colored backdrop of a rainbow, symbolizing the...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 8, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-30 patch depicts the joining of NASA's manned and unmanned space programs. The sun and inner planets of our...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2009-6949
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Sep 1, 2009

KSC-2009-6949

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston - STS130-S-001 - The STS-130 patch was designed by the crew to reflect both the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd4130
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Sep 1, 2008

KSC-08pd4130

HOUSTON, Texas -- STS119-S-001: The shape of the STS-119/15A patch comes from the shape of a solar array viewed at...

KSC
NASA image: Biometric Patch
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Dec 8, 2016

Biometric Patch

iss050e015097 (8/8/2016) --- View of floating Biometric patch (wearable sensor) connected to an International Space...

JSC
Image
Dec 8, 2016

Biometric Patch

iss050e015078 (8/8/2016) --- View of Biometric patch (wearable sensor) connected to an International Space Station...

JSC
NASA image: Abrasion Patch on Rochette
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Sep 10, 2021

Abrasion Patch on Rochette

NASA's Perseverance rover took this image of the Martian rock nicknamed "Rochette" on Aug. 27, 2021, shortly after...

JPL
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Apr 16, 1972

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 16 crew patch is dominated by an eagle perched atop a red, white, and blue shield superimposed on a lunar...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Jan 28, 1990

Space Shuttle Projects

Designed by the crewmembers assigned to the mission, the STS-35 crew patch symbolizes the Space Shuttle flying above...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Mar 30, 1993

Space Shuttle Projects

Designed by the mission’s crew members, the STS-57 crew patch depicts the Space Shuttle Endeavour maneuvering to...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-02PD-1163
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Mar 1, 2002

KSC-02PD-1163

The International Space Station (ISS) Expedition 6 crew patch depicts the station orbiting the Earth on its mission...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Jul 8, 1990

Space Shuttle Projects

The principal theme of the STS-37 patch, designed by astronaut crewmembers, is the primary payload -- Gamma Ray...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-02PP-0485
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Mar 1, 2002

KSC-02PP-0485

The International Space Station (ISS) Expedition 6 crew patch depicts the station orbiting the Earth on its mission...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-1465
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Mar 1, 2010

KSC-2011-1465

STS134-S-001 (March 2010) --- The design of the STS-134 crew patch highlights research on the International Space...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II Crew with Mission Patch
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Apr 2, 2025

Artemis II Crew with Mission Patch

jsc2025e034750 (April 2, 2025) -- Artemis II crew with the Artemis II mission patch. Photo Credit: NASA/Robert Markowitz

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NASA image: Gemini 6 patch
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Jan 1, 1965

Gemini 6 patch

The Gemini 6 patch is hexagonal in shape, reflecting the mission number; and the spacecraft trajectory also traces...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-5 Astronaut Patch Placing
Video
Oct 4, 2022

SpaceX Crew-5 Astronaut Patch Placing

SpaceX Crew-5 Astronaut Patch Placing

KSC
NASA image: The Soyuz MS-27 mission patch
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Dec 2, 2024

The Soyuz MS-27 mission patch

jsc2025e033572 (Dec. 2, 2024) --- The Soyuz MS-27 mission patch representing the three crew members with Jonny Kim...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Nov 12, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-76 crew patch depicts the Space Shuttle Atlantis and Russia's Mir Space Station as the space ships prepare...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
May 8, 1997

Space Shuttle Projects

The mission patch for STS-85 is designed to reflect the broad range of science and engineering payloads on the...

MSFC
NASA image: Updated WORF patch
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Aug 16, 2012

Updated WORF patch

This patch represents the essential elements associated with pressurized Earth science research aboard the...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Oct 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

This insignia was chosen by the eight members of the STS-61A/D1 Spacelab mission to represent the record-sized Space...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Mar 15, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

The patch features a helmet visor of an astronaut performing an extravehicular activity. In the visor are reflected...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 27, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew patch of STS-72 depicts the Space Shuttle Endeavour and some of the payloads on the flight. The Japanese...

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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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