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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: ISS020-S-001B
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Feb 27, 2009

ISS020-S-001B

ISS020-S-001B (December 2008) --- The Expedition 20 patch symbolizes a new era in space exploration with the first...

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NASA image: ISS020-S-001A
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Feb 27, 2009

ISS020-S-001A

ISS020-S-001A (December 2008) --- The Expedition 20 patch symbolizes a new era in space exploration with the first...

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NASA image: APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - ART CONCEPTS
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May 1, 1975

APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - ART CONCEPTS

S75-25077 (May 1975) --- A photographic copy of a painting made by cosmonaut Aleksey A. Leonov, commander of the...

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NASA image: STS-111 insignia
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Jan 1, 2002

STS-111 insignia

STS111-S-001 (January 2002) --- The STS-111 patch symbolizes the hardware, people, and partner nations that...

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NASA image: STS-71 crew insignia
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Apr 1, 1995

STS-71 crew insignia

STS071-S-001 (April 1995) --- The STS-71 crew patch design depicts the orbiter Atlantis in the process of the first...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4569
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Apr 1, 2009

KSC-2009-4569

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston – STS128-S-001 -- The STS-128 patch symbolizes the 17A mission and represents the...

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NASA image: STS-105 insignia
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Apr 1, 2001

STS-105 insignia

STS105-S-001 (April 2001) --- The STS-105 crew patch symbolizes the exchange of the Expedition Two and Expedition...

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NASA image: PIN - APOLLO 11
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Aug 5, 1969

PIN - APOLLO 11

S69-40941 (July 1969) --- This picture is of the gold replica of an olive branch, the traditional symbol of peace,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The 51-J mission insignia, designed by Atlantis's first crew, pays tribute to the Statue of Liberty and the ideas it...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 25th Anniversary logo
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Aug 3, 1993

Apollo 11 25th Anniversary logo

This official NASA commemorative logo marks the 25th anniversary of the first lunar landing. The design incorporates...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jul 1, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

The 41-G mission insignia focuses on its seven crew members (first to exceed six), the U.S. Flag and the Unity...

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NASA image: iss031-s-001
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Aug 12, 2011

iss031-s-001

ISS031-S-001 (September 2011) --- Thin crescents along the horizons of Earth and its moon depict International Space...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 14, 1997

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew patch for NASA's STS-83 mission depicts the Space Shuttle Columbia launching into space for the first...

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NASA image: STS-38 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia
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May 1, 1990

STS-38 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia

STS038-S-001 (May 1990) --- The STS-38 patch was designed to represent and pay tribute to all the men and women who...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 patch
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May 1, 2004

Expedition 10 patch

ISS010-S-001 (May 2004) --- The Expedition 10 patch uses simple symbolism to describe the mission. The large Roman...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Nov 8, 1999

International Space Station (ISS)

Designed by the crew members, the STS-92 patch symbolizes the second mission to carry U.S. built elements to the...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 9, 2006

International Space Station (ISS)

The STS-117 crew patch symbolizes the continued construction of the International Space Station (ISS) and our...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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May 9, 2007

International Space Station (ISS)

The STS-118 crew patch represents the Space Shuttle Endeavour on its mission to help complete the assembly of the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1102
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May 11, 2007

KSC-07pd1102

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston -- STS118-S-001 -- The STS-118 patch represents Space Shuttle Endeavour on its mission...

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NASA image: iss014-s-001
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May 1, 2006

iss014-s-001

ISS014-S-001 (May 2006) --- This emblem embodies the past, present, and future of human space exploration. The Roman...

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NASA image: The Crew-11 mission patch
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Feb 14, 2025

The Crew-11 mission patch

jsc2025e034097 (Feb. 14, 2025) --- The Crew-11 mission patch embodies teamwork, exploration, and the deep...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 8, 1997

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-86 flight was the seventh shuttle-Mir docking mission, symbolized by seven stars. The international crew...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 7, 1988

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-28 insignia was designed by the astronaut crew, who said it portrays the pride the American people have in...

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NASA image: Views of the empty payload bay during sunrise
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Feb 20, 1997

Views of the empty payload bay during sunrise

STS082-765-007 (21 Feb. 1997) --- This scene of the sun setting on the Space Shuttle Discovery's almost empty cargo...

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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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