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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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Aug 16, 2000

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The Canadian Space Agency’s Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) sits on the floor of the Space Station...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 30, 1993

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-56 crew portrait includes five astronauts. Seated from the left are Stephen S. Oswald, pilot; and Kenneth D....

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NASA image: STS-56 Discovery, OV-103, official crew portrait
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Apr 17, 1993

STS-56 Discovery, OV-103, official crew portrait

STS056-S-002 (January 1993) --- The five NASA astronauts assigned to fly aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery for the...

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NASA image: STS-55 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, SSME abort at KSC LC Pad 39A
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Mar 22, 1993

STS-55 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, SSME abort at KSC LC Pad 39A

S93-31601 (March 1993) --- The second Space Shuttle launch attempt of 1993 comes to an abrupt halt when one of the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1761
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Dec 3, 1998

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-88 Commander Robert D. Cabana gives a thumbs up during suit check...

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Sep 28, 2000

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During Crew Equipment Interface Test for STS-100 crew members, a worker in the Space Station Processing Facility...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jul 31, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on July 31, 1992 at 9:56:48 am (EDT), the STS-46 mission’s primary...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1450
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Sep 28, 2000

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During Crew Equipment Interface Test activities, STS-100 crew members look over the Space Station Remote Manipulator...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1762
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Dec 3, 1998

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-88 Mission Specialist Sergei Konstantinovich Krikalev, a Russian...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1396
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Sep 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, KSC Launch Director Michael Leinbach (shaking hands)...

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Sep 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, KSC Launch Director Michael Leinbach (shaking hands)...

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NASA image: STS-134 Flight Controllers on Console - Launch.
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May 16, 2011

STS-134 Flight Controllers on Console - Launch.

JSC2011-E-044259 (16 May 2011) --- John McCullough (right), chief of the Flight Director Office; and astronaut...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3586
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The American flag sways in the breeze as space shuttle Endeavour launches on the STS-134...

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Apr 8, 1993

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second try works like a charm as the Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off from Launch...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-134
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May 15, 2011

Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-134

201105150010hq (15 May 2011) --- The space shuttle Endeavour is seen on launch pad 39A after the rollback of the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-134
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May 15, 2011

Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-134

201105150002hq (15 May 2011) --- The space shuttle Endeavour is seen on launch pad 39A after the rollback of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3587
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The American flag sways in the breeze as space shuttle Endeavour soars into the sky on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3585
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Media capture the launch of space shuttle Endeavour on the STS-134 mission to the...

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Apr 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour arrives at the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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Apr 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour begins its move from Orbiter Processing Facility 2 to the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2568
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Apr 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is ready for the rollover from Orbiter Processing Facility 2 to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2570
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Apr 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is rolled from Orbiter Processing Facility 2 to the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2571
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Apr 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is transported from Orbiter Processing Facility 2 to the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2574
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Apr 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour rolls into the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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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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