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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: Astronauts Hoffman and Seddon demonstrate effect of weightlessness on slinky
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Apr 14, 1985

Astronauts Hoffman and Seddon demonstrate effect of weightlessness on slinky

51D-06-015 (12-19 April 1985) --- Astronaut Jeffrey A. Hoffman and Rhea Seddon mission specialists, demonstrate the...

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NASA image: Astronaut S. David Griggs waves to Orbiter during EVA
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Apr 16, 1985

Astronaut S. David Griggs waves to Orbiter during EVA

51D-04-025 (16 April 1985) --- Bearing a maze of interesting reflections, this aquarium-like scene came during one...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-2232
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Apr 29, 1990

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Discovery makes a smooth landing on the runway at Edwards Air Force...

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NASA image: MS Jones with microphone during rendezvous and docking
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Feb 9, 2001

MS Jones with microphone during rendezvous and docking

STS98-E-5035 (9 February 2001) --- Astronaut Thomas D. Jones, mission specialist, communicates on a radio during...

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NASA image: Landing of the Shuttle Discovery at the end of the STS 51-D mission
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Apr 19, 1985

Landing of the Shuttle Discovery at the end of the STS 51-D mission

51D-9108 (19 April 1985) --- After a week in space the Space Shuttle Discovery completes Mission 51-D near the point...

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NASA image: CDR Cockrell on aft flight deck during rendezvous and docking
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Feb 9, 2001

CDR Cockrell on aft flight deck during rendezvous and docking

STS98-E-5036 (9 February 2001) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Cockrell, mission commander, is pictured at Atlantis' aft...

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NASA image: School teachers McAulliffe and Morgan in mission control for STS 61-A
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Nov 5, 1985

School teachers McAulliffe and Morgan in mission control for STS 61-A

61A-S-135 (5 Nov 1985) --- Two school teachers in training at the Johnson Space Center got their first ?real time?...

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NASA image: LEASAT-3 repair during the van Hoften and Fisher EVA
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Aug 31, 1985

LEASAT-3 repair during the van Hoften and Fisher EVA

51I-44-012 (1 Sept. 1985) --- Astronaut James D. van Hoften looks on as the Syncom IVC-3 satellite responds to his...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0711
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Apr 29, 1990

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DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH FACILITY, EDWARDS, CALIF. -- STS-31 POST-LANDING CREW PORTRAIT -- The astronauts of STS-31...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on EAFB concrete runway 22
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on EAFB concrete runway 22

STS031-S-135 (29 April 1990) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery makes a smooth landing on the runway at Edwards Air...

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NASA image: Node 1 and PMU prior to docking
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Feb 9, 2001

Node 1 and PMU prior to docking

STS98-E-5040 (9 February 2001) --- One of a series of three digital still camera's views of the station's Unity node...

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NASA image: Node 1 and PMU prior to docking
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Feb 9, 2001

Node 1 and PMU prior to docking

STS98-E-5041 (9 February 2001) --- One of a series of three digital still camera's views of the station's Unity node...

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NASA image: Node 1 and PMU prior to docking
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Feb 9, 2001

Node 1 and PMU prior to docking

STS98-E-5042 (9 February 2001) --- One of a series of three digital still camera's views of the station's Unity node...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, glides toward EAFB landing
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, glides toward EAFB landing

STS031-S-131 (29 April 1990) --- Low angle view of the Space Shuttle Discovery as it approaches for landing on a...

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NASA image: Landing of the Shuttle Challenger and end of STS 61-A mission
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Nov 6, 1985

Landing of the Shuttle Challenger and end of STS 61-A mission

61A-S-139 (6 Nov 1985) --- Eight persons returning from space at one time is a record which was set at 9:45:39 a.m....

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NASA image: STS-98 and Expedition One portrait aboard ISS
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Feb 9, 2001

STS-98 and Expedition One portrait aboard ISS

STS98-E-5053 (9 February 2001) --- The three-man Expedition One crew hosts its second group of visitors since...

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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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