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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: Scott and Doi stand on the MPESS in the payload bay waiting to catch Spartan
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Nov 24, 1997

Scott and Doi stand on the MPESS in the payload bay waiting to catch Spartan

STS087-320-025 (19 November – 5 December 1997) --- Astronauts Winston E. Scott (left) and Takao Doi (partially...

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NASA image: Casper on the forward flight deck
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Jun 20, 1996

Casper on the forward flight deck

STS077-364-037 (19-29 May 1996) --- Astronaut John H. Casper, mission commander, mans the commander?s station during...

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NASA image: Runco taking photos on aft flight deck
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Jun 25, 1996

Runco taking photos on aft flight deck

STS077-372-020 (19-29 May 1996) --- On the Space Shuttle Endeavour?s aft flight deck, astronaut Mario Runco, Jr.,...

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NASA image: STS-77 crewmembers on the aft flight deck
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Jun 7, 1996

STS-77 crewmembers on the aft flight deck

STS077-312-015 (19-29 May 1996) --- Astronaut Curtis L. Brown, Jr., pilot, mans the controls for the Remote...

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NASA image: SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm above Endeavour's payload bay
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May 21, 1996

SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm above Endeavour's payload bay

S77-E-5053 (21 May 1996) --- The Spartan 207 free-flyer is held in a low-hover mode above its berth in the Space...

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NASA image: SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm above Endeavour's payload bay
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May 21, 1996

SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm above Endeavour's payload bay

S77-E-5052 (21 May 1996) --- The Spartan 207 free-flyer is held in a low-hover mode above its berth in the Space...

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NASA image: Astronaut Susan Helms uses laser instrument during SPARTAN 201 operations
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Sep 16, 1994

Astronaut Susan Helms uses laser instrument during SPARTAN 201 operations

STS064-33-003 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- Astronaut Susan J. Helms, STS-64 mission specialist, uses a laser instrument...

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NASA image: STS-56 view of freeflying SPARTAN-201 backdropped over the Mediterranean Sea
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Apr 17, 1993

STS-56 view of freeflying SPARTAN-201 backdropped over the Mediterranean Sea

During STS-56, the Shuttle Pointed Autonomous Research Tool for Astronomy 201 (SPARTAN-201), a freeflying payload,...

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NASA image: View of STS-63 Discovery payload bay
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Feb 9, 1995

View of STS-63 Discovery payload bay

STS063-716-025 (9 Feb. 1995) --- In tail-to Earth mode, the Space Shuttle Discovery is backdropped against dark...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1481
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Oct 2, 1997

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STS-87 astronaut crew members participate in the Crew Equipment Integration Test (CEIT) with the Spartan-201 payload...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Nov 19, 1997

Space Shuttle Project

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-87) soared from Launch Pad 39B on...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1560
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Oct 24, 1997

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In preparation for Space Shuttle Mission STS-87, the orbiter Columbia is lifted into high bay 3 in the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 9, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

Astronaut and mission specialist Kalpana Chawla, receives assistance in donning a training version of the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 8, 1994

Space Shuttle Projects

Designed by the crew members, the STS-63 crew patch depicts the orbiter maneuvering to rendezvous with Russia's...

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NASA image: Robinson at RMS control on flight deck during SPARTAN capture
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Nov 3, 1998

Robinson at RMS control on flight deck during SPARTAN capture

STS095-E-5138 (3 Nov. 2998) --- Astronaut Stephen K. Robinson, STS-95 mission specialist, at the controls of...

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NASA image: Various views of the SPARTAN 201-5 deployment
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Nov 1, 1998

Various views of the SPARTAN 201-5 deployment

STS095-E-5082 (1 Nov. 1998) --- Backdropped against the blackness of space, Spartan 201-05 leaves the cargo bay of...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1585
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Nov 3, 1997

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In preparation for Space Shuttle Mission STS-87, the crew arrives at the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1587
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Nov 3, 1997

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In preparation for Space Shuttle Mission STS-87, the crew arrives at the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1484
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Oct 2, 1997

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STS-87 Commander Kevin Kregel participates in the Crew Equipment Integration Test (CEIT) in Kennedy Space Center’s...

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NASA image: Duque at RMS controls on aft flight deck
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Oct 29, 1998

Duque at RMS controls on aft flight deck

STS095-E-5027 (10-29-98) Astronaut Pedro Duque, mission specialist representing the European Space Agency (ESA)looks...

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NASA image: Chawla poses in front of flight deck windows
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Jan 6, 1998

Chawla poses in front of flight deck windows

STS087-338-003 (19 November - 5 December 1997) --- Astronaut Kalpana Chawla, mission specialist, aims a 70mm camera...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 9, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

Attired in a training version of the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) space suit, astronaut and mission specialist...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1561
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Oct 24, 1997

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In preparation for Space Shuttle Mission STS-87, the orbiter Columbia is lifted into high bay 3 in the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1559
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Oct 24, 1997

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In preparation for Space Shuttle Mission STS-87, the orbiter Columbia is lifted into high bay 3 in the Vehicle...

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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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