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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_135_Russia
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Mar 28, 2011

STS_135_Russia

JSC2011-E-040299 (28 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Rex Walheim, STS-135 mission specialist, undergoes a fit check...

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NASA image: STS_135_NLB
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Mar 22, 2011

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NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus is helped out of her training EMU after training for spacewalk in the Neutral Buoyancy...

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NASA image: Telstar 3-D communications satellite deploying from Discovery's payload bay
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Jun 17, 1985

Telstar 3-D communications satellite deploying from Discovery's payload bay

Telstar 3-D communications satellite deploying from Discovery's payload bay. Cloudy Earth's surface can be seen to...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, OV-103, SSME (2019) installed in position number one at KSC
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Jan 10, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, OV-103, SSME (2019) installed in position number one at KSC

S88-29076 (10 Jan 1988) --- KSC employees work together to carefully guide a 7,000 pound main engine into the number...

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NASA image: STS_135_Russia
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Mar 29, 2011

STS_135_Russia

NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson undergoes a fit check of his Sokol space suit at the Zvezda facility on Tuesday, March...

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NASA image: Astronauts Seddon and Bobko work on extension for RMS
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Apr 15, 1985

Astronauts Seddon and Bobko work on extension for RMS

51D-04-015 (15 April 1985) --- Astronaut Rhea Seddon and Karol J. Bobko continue work on snag-type extension for the...

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NASA image: STS_135_CEIT
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Apr 7, 2011

STS_135_CEIT

JSC2011-E-040348 (7 April 2011) --- A technician uses binoculars to look over the space shuttle Atlantis as the crew...

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NASA image: STS_135_PostInsertion
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Mar 24, 2011

STS_135_PostInsertion

JSC2011-E-040269 (24 March 2011) --- The crew members of STS-135 are briefed by trainers before they participate in...

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NASA image: STS_135_PostInsertion
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Mar 24, 2011

STS_135_PostInsertion

JSC2011-E-040277 (24 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus, STS-135 mission specialist, practices the use of a...

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NASA image: STS_135_CEIT
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Apr 7, 2011

STS_135_CEIT

JSC2011-E-040337 (7 April 2011) --- The STS-135 crew members participate in the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT)...

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NASA image: STS_135_Media
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Mar 23, 2011

STS_135_Media

JSC2011-E-040267 (23 March 2011) --- NASA astronauts Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander; Sandy Magnus, mission...

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NASA image: The American Satellite Company (ASC) satellite deployed from payload bay
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Aug 27, 1985

The American Satellite Company (ASC) satellite deployed from payload bay

51I-32-059 (27 August 1985) --- The American Satellite Company (ASC) communications satellite rises from the cargo...

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NASA image: Astronauts Bridges and England surrounded by teleprinted messages
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Jul 30, 1985

Astronauts Bridges and England surrounded by teleprinted messages

51F-03-024 (29 July-6 Aug 1985) --- Astronauts Anthony W. England, left, and Roy D. Bridges are surrounded by some...

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NASA image: STS_135_CEIT
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Apr 7, 2011

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JSC2011-E-040339 (7 April 2011) --- The STS-135 crew members pose for a group photo under the space shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: Astronaut Rhea Seddon works on flyswatter-like snagging device
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Apr 17, 1985

Astronaut Rhea Seddon works on flyswatter-like snagging device

51D-07-003 (12-19 April 1985) --- Astronaut Rhea Seddon begins early work on a fly swatter-like snagging device to...

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NASA image: Crew of STS 41-D mission exit orbiter after landing
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Sep 8, 1984

Crew of STS 41-D mission exit orbiter after landing

The crew of the STS 41-D mission exit the orbiter after landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Starting at...

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NASA image: View of Mission specialist Steven Hawley on the flight deck
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Sep 6, 1984

View of Mission specialist Steven Hawley on the flight deck

A tiny stuffed penguin floats in front of Mission specialist Steven Hawley as he sits at the mission specialists...

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NASA image: STS_135_Russia
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Mar 28, 2011

STS_135_Russia

JSC2011-E-040302 (28 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Rex Walheim's name is seen in both English and Russian on a...

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NASA image: STS_135_PostInsertion
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Mar 25, 2011

STS_135_PostInsertion

JSC2011-E-040286 (24 March 2011) --- NASA astronauts Sandy Magnus, STS-135 mission specialist, and Chris Ferguson,...

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NASA image: STS_135_CEIT
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Apr 8, 2011

STS_135_CEIT

JSC2011-E-040371 (8 April 2011) --- NASA astronauts, from left, Rex Walheim, Chris Ferguson and Doug Hurley inspect...

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NASA image: STS_135_PostInsertion
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Mar 24, 2011

STS_135_PostInsertion

JSC2011-E-040278 (24 March 2011) --- Rob Tomaro, crew systems instructor, works with NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus,...

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NASA image: STS_135_Russia
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Mar 28, 2011

STS_135_Russia

JSC2011-E-040291 (28 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-135 pilot, dons a Sokol spacesuit March 28,...

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NASA image: STS_135_ Hyperbaric
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Mar 10, 2011

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JSC2011-E-040206 (10 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, sits in a hyperbaric chamber...

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NASA image: STS_135_Russia
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Mar 30, 2011

STS_135_Russia

JSC2011-E-040325 (30 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-135 pilot, waits in a pressure chamber before a...

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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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