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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: STS-35 Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) in OV-102's payload bay at KSC
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May 7, 1990

STS-35 Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) in OV-102's payload bay at KSC

S90-36708 (7 May 1990) --- STS-35 Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) view shows its telescopes, instrument pointing...

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NASA image: STS-67 crew insignia
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Oct 1, 1994

STS-67 crew insignia

STS067-S-001 (October 1994) --- Observation and remote exploration of the Universe in the ultraviolet wavelengths of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jun 7, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

Designed by the mission crew members, the patch for STS-69 symbolizes the multifaceted nature of the flight's...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00358
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Nov 16, 2004

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With three eyes in the sky, the Swift orbiting observatory will attempt to unravel mysteries about the most powerful...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00343
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Nov 4, 2004

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Mysterious and fleeting, gamma-ray bursts come from galaxies so far away that they take billions of years to reach...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00322
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Sep 29, 2004

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NASA's Swift spacecraft arrived at Kennedy Space Center, Florida to prepare it for an October 7 launch window. The...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00359
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Nov 17, 2004

KSC-04-S-00359

As Swift begins its investigation of gamma-ray bursts, NASA scientists are anxious to see if their origins lie in...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00328
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Oct 5, 2004

KSC-04-S-00328

Kennedy Space Center, Florida, is preparing for the launch of a new-generation spacecraft called Swift, that will...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00357
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Nov 16, 2004

KSC-04-S-00357

NASA's unique mission Swift, developed to study gamma-ray bursts, is a study in successful international...

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NASA image: STS-35 ASTRO-1 telescopes documented in OV-102's payload bay (PLB)
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 ASTRO-1 telescopes documented in OV-102's payload bay (PLB)

STS035-13-008 (2-10 Dec. 1990) --- The various components of the Astro-1 payload are seen backdropped against the...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1287
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Nov 19, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A diversified mission of astronomy, commercial space research and International Space...

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NASA image: STS-69 Crew Insignia
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May 1, 1995

STS-69 Crew Insignia

STS069-S-001 (May 1995) --- Designed by the crew members, the patch for STS-69 symbolizes the multifaceted nature of...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1286
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Nov 19, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A diversified mission of astronomy, commercial space research and International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1293
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Nov 19, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A diversified mission of astronomy, commercial space research and International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1291
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Nov 19, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A diversified mission of astronomy, commercial space research and International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1285
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Nov 19, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A diversified mission of astronomy, commercial space research and International Space...

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NASA image: STS-35 ASTRO-1 MS Parker and Payload Specialist Durrance train at MSFC
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May 22, 1990

STS-35 ASTRO-1 MS Parker and Payload Specialist Durrance train at MSFC

STS-35 Mission Specialist (MS) Robert A.R. Parker (left) and Payload Specialist Samuel T. Durrance practice...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1288
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Nov 19, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A diversified mission of astronomy, commercial space research and International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1290
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Nov 19, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A diversified mission of astronomy, commercial space research and International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1292
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Nov 19, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A diversified mission of astronomy, commercial space research and International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1284
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Nov 19, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A diversified mission of astronomy, commercial space research and International Space...

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NASA image: Voyager First Science Meeting
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Oct 27, 2016

Voyager First Science Meeting

This archival image was released as part of a gallery comparing JPL's past and present, commemorating the 80th...

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NASA image: Starburst Cluster Shows Celestial Fireworks
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Dec 8, 2017

Starburst Cluster Shows Celestial Fireworks

NASA image release June 6, 2010 Like a July 4 fireworks display a young, glittering collection of stars looks like...

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NASA image: Hubble Finds Supernova Companion Star after Two Decades of Searching
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Finds Supernova Companion Star after Two Decades of Searching

This is an artist's impression of supernova 1993J, an exploding star in the galaxy M81 whose light reached us 21...

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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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