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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: Microgravity
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Jul 15, 1992

Microgravity

A steel hemisphere was at the core of the Geophysical Fluid Flow Cell (GFFC) that flew on two Spacelab missions. It...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 5, 1991

Spacelab

Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia on June 5, 1991 at 9:24; am (EDT), the STS-40 mission was the fifth...

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NASA image: Liftoff of shuttle Challenger and mission STS 51-B
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Apr 29, 1985

Liftoff of shuttle Challenger and mission STS 51-B

51B-S-052 (20 April 1985) --- The STS 51-B Spacelab 3 mission begins with the liftoff of the Challenger from Pad 39A...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 28, 1991

Spacelab

The STS-40 crew portrait includes 7 astronauts. Pictured on the front row from left to right are F. Drew Gaffney,...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott
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Apr 18, 2019

Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks during a wreath-laying ceremony honoring former astronaut Owen...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott
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Apr 18, 2019

Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott

A memorial wreath has been placed in the Heroes and Legends exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott
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Apr 18, 2019

Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott

Former NASA astronaut Jon McBride shares a few words during a wreath-laying ceremony honoring astronaut Owen...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying Ceremony for Astronaut Owen Garriott
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Apr 17, 2019

Wreath Laying Ceremony for Astronaut Owen Garriott

NASA is remembering the accomplishments of Skylab and Space Shuttle astronaut Owen Garriott, who died April 15 at...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott
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Apr 18, 2019

Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana is photographed at a wreath-laying ceremony honoring former astronaut Owen...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott
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Apr 18, 2019

Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott

Therrin Protze, chief operating officer of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, is photographed at a...

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NASA image: Payload Specialist Taylor Wang performs repairs on Drop Dynamics Module
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May 1, 1985

Payload Specialist Taylor Wang performs repairs on Drop Dynamics Module

51B-03-035 (29 April-6 May 1985) --- Payload specialist Taylor G. Wang performs a repair task on the Drop Dynamics...

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NASA image: Taylor E. Wang observes growth of crystals in VCGS aboard orbiter
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May 3, 1985

Taylor E. Wang observes growth of crystals in VCGS aboard orbiter

51B-14-038 (29 April-6 May 1985) --- Payload specialist Taylor G. Wang manipulates a 1.5 centimeter diameter sphere...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott
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Apr 18, 2019

Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott

A memorial wreath has been placed in the Heroes and Legends exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in...

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NASA image: STS-51B CREW PORTRAIT
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Oct 24, 1984

STS-51B CREW PORTRAIT

S84-43852 (November 1984) --- These seven men have been training for NASA’s Spacelab 3/STS-51B mission...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott
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Apr 18, 2019

Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott

In the Heroes and Legends exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, a memorial wreath was...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott
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Apr 18, 2019

Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott

In the Heroes and Legends exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, a memorial wreath was...

KSC
NASA image: Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott
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Apr 18, 2019

Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott

A photo of former astronaut Owen Garriott is displayed during a memorial ceremony at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Fish-eye view of the STS-90 Columbia's payload bay with sunburst
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May 7, 1998

Fish-eye view of the STS-90 Columbia's payload bay with sunburst

STS090-361-022 (17 April - 3 May 1998) --- A special lens on a 35mm camera gives a fish-eye effect to this...

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NASA image: Astronaut Shannon Lucid in training for contingency EVA for STS-58 in WETF
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Apr 3, 1993

Astronaut Shannon Lucid in training for contingency EVA for STS-58 in WETF

S93-31697 (3 April 1993) --- Astronaut Shannon W. Lucid participates in training for contingency Extravehicular...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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May 4, 1985

Microgravity

A 16mm film frame shows convective regions inside silicone oil playing the part of a stellar atmosphere in the...

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NASA image: Astronaut David Wolf participates in training for contingency EVA in WETF
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Apr 3, 1993

Astronaut David Wolf participates in training for contingency EVA in WETF

S93-31702 (3 April 1993) --- Astronaut David A. Wolf participates in training for contingency extravehicular...

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NASA image: STS-90 inflight crew portraits
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May 12, 1998

STS-90 inflight crew portraits

STS090-378-022 (17 April - 3 May 1998) --- During a change of shift for Neurolab duty, the crew floats as a unit...

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NASA image: Astronaut David Wolf participates in training for contingency EVA in WETF
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Apr 3, 1993

Astronaut David Wolf participates in training for contingency EVA in WETF

S93-31706 (3 April 1993) --- With the aid of technicians and training staffers astronaut David A. Wolf prepares to...

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NASA image: STS-90 inflight crew portraits
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May 12, 1998

STS-90 inflight crew portraits

STS090-378-019 (17 April - 3 May 1998) --- The Neurolab crew takes advantage of the weightlessness in the Spacelab...

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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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