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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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Feb 3, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians remove a faulty Enhanced Main Events Controller (E-MEC) from Shuttle...

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Feb 3, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, workers move the replacement Enhanced Main Events Controller...

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Feb 3, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers carry the replacement Enhanced Main Events Controller (E-MEC) to Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0162
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Feb 3, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians work in the aft compartment of Shuttle Endeavour's payload bay, where a...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Dec 7, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

In this image, planet Earth, some 235 statute miles away, forms the back drop for this photo of STS-97 astronaut and...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jul 10, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

These five astronauts and two United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML) payload specialists pause from a rigid...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Dec 7, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

In this image, STS-97 astronaut and mission specialist Carlos I. Noriega waves at a crew member inside Endeavor's...

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NASA image: Teacher in Space Christa McAuliffe talks to the media
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Jul 12, 1984

Teacher in Space Christa McAuliffe talks to the media

S85-37164 (8-12 July 1985) --- Sharon C. (Christa) McAuliffe of Concord High, Concord, New Hampshire, talks to the...

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Jan 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dr. June Scobee Rodgers, the founding chair of the Challenger Center for Space Science...

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NASA image: Christa McAuliffe runs in place on a treadmill to test physiological response
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Jul 12, 1985

Christa McAuliffe runs in place on a treadmill to test physiological response

S85-37165 (8-12 July 1985) -- Sharon C. (Christa) McAuliffe of Concord High, Concord, New Hampshire, runs in place...

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Oct 25, 1995

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Columbia soars into the cloud-washed sky above Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 30, 1999

Space Shuttle Projects

These five STS-97 crew members posed for a traditional portrait during training. On the front row, left to right,...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Dec 5, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

Astronaut Joseph R. Tanner, STS-97 mission specialist, is seen during a session of Extravehicular Activity (EVA),...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Dec 7, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

In this image, the five STS-97 crew members pose with the 3 members of the Expedition One crew onboard the...

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NASA image: Casual view of Christa McAuliffe during training for STS 51-L
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Jul 23, 1985

Casual view of Christa McAuliffe during training for STS 51-L

S85-37677 (8-12 July 1985) --- Sharon C. (Christa) McAuliffe of Concord High, Concord, New Hampshire, talks to nurse...

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Jul 18, 2025

HWHAP Ep393 Crew-11

Ep393_Crew-11 Kenna Pell Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of NASA Johnson Space Center....

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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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