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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: KSC-97PC1130
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Jul 23, 1997

KSC-97PC1130

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle orbiter Discovery's payload bay doors are closed in preparation for the...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc770
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May 6, 1997

KSC-97pc770

Employees of Daimler-Benz Aerospace in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility install insulation on the Cryogenic...

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NASA image: Palapa-B communications satellite launched from the Shuttle Challenger
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Jun 24, 1983

Palapa-B communications satellite launched from the Shuttle Challenger

S83-35764 (19 June 1983) --- The Indonesian Palapa B communications satellite is just about to clear the vertical...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc771
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May 6, 1997

KSC-97pc771

Employees of Daimler-Benz Aerospace in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility install insulation on the Cryogenic...

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NASA image: ORFEUS and SPAS pictured during berthing in Discovery's cargo bay
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Sep 19, 1993

ORFEUS and SPAS pictured during berthing in Discovery's cargo bay

STS051-15-035 (19 Sept 1993) --- Backdropped against black space and the blue and white Earth, the Orbiting...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1036
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Jul 14, 1997

KSC-97PC1036

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Discovery, targeted for launch on August 7, 1997, on mission STS-85,...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1034
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Jul 14, 1997

KSC-97PC1034

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Discovery, targeted for launch on August 7, 1997, on mission STS-85,...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1035
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Jul 14, 1997

KSC-97PC1035

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Discovery, targeted for launch on August 7, 1997, on mission STS-85,...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jul 1, 1985

Spacelab

This photograph shows the Instrument Pointing System (IPS) for Spacelab-2 being deployed in the cargo bay of the...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jul 1, 1985

Spacelab

This photograph shows the Instrument Pointing System (IPS) for Spacelab-2 being deployed in the cargo bay of the...

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NASA image: Crew activities on flight deck during rendezvous with CRISTA-SPAS
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Aug 16, 1997

Crew activities on flight deck during rendezvous with CRISTA-SPAS

STS085-312-019 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- Astronaut Stephen K. Robinson, mission specialist, uses a battery-powered,...

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NASA image: Crew activities on flight deck during rendezvous with CRISTA-SPAS
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Aug 16, 1997

Crew activities on flight deck during rendezvous with CRISTA-SPAS

STS085-312-027 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- Astronaut N. Jan Davis, payload commander, is pictured at the work station...

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NASA image: Rominger conducts a burn from the commander's forward flight deck station
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Dec 27, 1996

Rominger conducts a burn from the commander's forward flight deck station

STS080-341-032 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- Astronaut Kent V. Rominger, STS-80 pilot, occupies the commander's station...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Nov 14, 1994

Space Shuttle Project

The drag-chute is fully deployed as the Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-66) heads toward a stop at Edwards Air Force...

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NASA image: CRISTA-SPAS, deploy and separation
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Aug 7, 1997

CRISTA-SPAS, deploy and separation

STS085-706-051 (7 August 1997) --- This view documenting the release from the Space Shuttle Discovery of Cryogenic...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1192
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Aug 4, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The final tasks to prepare the Cryogenic Infrared Spectrometers and Telescopes for the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1191
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Aug 4, 1997

KSC-97PC1191

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The final tasks to prepare the Cryogenic Infrared Spectrometers and Telescopes for the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jun 1, 1993

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-51 crew portrait features (left to right): Frank L. Culbertson, commander; Daniel W. Bursch, mission...

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NASA image: STS-39 Discovery, OV-103, IBSS SPAS II
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Feb 7, 1991

STS-39 Discovery, OV-103, IBSS SPAS II

S91-27781 (5 Nov 1990) --- STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Infrared Background Signature Survey (IBSS)...

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NASA image: STS-39 SPAS-II IBSS is grappled by remote manipulator system (RMS)
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May 6, 1991

STS-39 SPAS-II IBSS is grappled by remote manipulator system (RMS)

STS039-19-015 (28 April- 6 May 1991) --- This STS-39 35mm scene shows the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization...

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NASA image: s91-27784
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Nov 5, 2012

s91-27784

S91-27784 (5 Nov 1990) --- STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Infrared Background Signature Survey (IBSS)...

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NASA image: STS-51 Discovery launch
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Sep 12, 1993

STS-51 Discovery launch

STS051-S-108 (12 Sept. 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery soars toward a nine-day stay in Earth-orbit to support...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Nov 3, 1994

Space Shuttle Project

The 66th Space Shuttle flight began with a nearly on-time liftoff of the Orbiter Atlantis (STS-66) into the clear...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC997
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Jul 7, 1997

KSC-97PC997

The Space Shuttle Orbiter Discovery rolls over from Orbiter Processing Facility 2 on top of the orbiter transporter...

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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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