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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: Mission control activity during STS-61 EVA-1
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Dec 5, 1993

Mission control activity during STS-61 EVA-1

Joseph Fanelli, at the Integrated Communications Officer console, monitors the televised activity of Astronauts...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Apr 2, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

The orbiter Atlantis (STS-45) touched down on Runway 33 of Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, bringing...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0522
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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Dressed in their flights suits, the Mission STS-117 crew members practice walk out...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0523
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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Dressed in their flights suits, the Mission STS-117 crew members practice walk out...

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NASA image: Mission control activity during STS-61 EVA-2
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Dec 5, 1993

Mission control activity during STS-61 EVA-2

Harry Black, at the Integrated Communications Officer's console in the Mission Control Center (MCC), monitors the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jul 17, 1997

Space Shuttle Project

Framed by the Vehicle Assembly Building at right and the Mate-Demate Device at left, the Space Shuttle orbiter...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jan 30, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Discovery STS-42) is just about to ease down its main gear on Runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: STS-29 Commander Coats in JSC fixed base (FB) shuttle mission simulator (SMS)
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Feb 11, 1986

STS-29 Commander Coats in JSC fixed base (FB) shuttle mission simulator (SMS)

S86-28458 (28 Feb. 1986) --- Astronaut Michael L. Coats participates in a rehearsal for his assigned flight at the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Nov 5, 1995

Space Shuttle Project

After completion of another United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-2) mission, Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-73)...

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NASA image: STS-26 crew trains in JSC fixed-based (FB) shuttle mission simulator (SMS)
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Oct 20, 1987

STS-26 crew trains in JSC fixed-based (FB) shuttle mission simulator (SMS)

S87-46304 (20 Oct 1987) --- Astronauts Frederick H. (Rick) Hauck, left, STS-26 commander, and Richard O. Covey,...

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NASA image: STS-30 JSC Mission Control Center (MCC) activity during OV-104 landing
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 JSC Mission Control Center (MCC) activity during OV-104 landing

As STS-30 ends its mission with the landing of Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB),...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Atlantis' drag chute deploys as it rolls out on Runway 22 at Edwards AFB at the conclusion of its 13-day STS-117 mission to the ISS
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Jun 22, 2007

The Space Shuttle Atlantis' drag chute deploys as it rolls out on Runway 22 at Edwards AFB at the conclusion of its 13-day STS-117 mission to the ISS

The Space Shuttle Atlantis' drag chute deploys as it rolls out on Runway 22 at Edwards AFB at the conclusion of its...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down at Edwards AFB on June 22, 2007, to conclude International Space Station construction and supply mission STS-117
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Jun 22, 2007

The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down at Edwards AFB on June 22, 2007, to conclude International Space Station construction and supply mission STS-117

The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down at Edwards AFB on June 22, 2007, to conclude International Space Station...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jul 1, 1997

Space Shuttle Project

The Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-94) soared from Launch Pad 39A begirning its 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jul 1, 1997

Space Shuttle Project

The Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-94) soared from Launch Pad 39A begirning its 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 24, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

The Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-45) roars into space in this photo showing a close-up of the Solid Rocket Boosters...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jan 22, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-42) lifted off from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) with International Microgravity...

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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: Space Shuttle Project
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Apr 8, 1993

Space Shuttle Project

The second try works like a charm as the Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-56) lifts off from Launch Pad 39B. The first...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Apr 17, 1993

Space Shuttle Project

A four-million-mile journey draws to a flawless ending as the orbiter Discovery (STS-56) lands at Kennedy Space...

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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the crew quarters at the Operations and Checkout Building, the Mission STS-117 crew...

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NASA image: STS-49 crew in JSC's FB Shuttle Mission Simulator (SMS) during simulation
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Feb 19, 1992

STS-49 crew in JSC's FB Shuttle Mission Simulator (SMS) during simulation

S92-29406 (Feb 1992) --- Three mission specialists assigned to the STS-49 flight occupy temporary stations on the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0528
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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the white room on Launch Pad 39A, Mission STS-117 Mission Specialist Patrick...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0525
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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the white room on Launch Pad 39A, Mission STS-117 Mission Specialist Danny Olivas...

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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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