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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: KSC-98pc134
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Jan 10, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Participating in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 8, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

These six NASA astronauts launched into space aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on March 22, 1996 for the STS-76...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc136
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Jan 10, 1998

KSC-98pc136

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Standing in a slidewire basket at KSC’s Launch Pad 39A is STS-89 Mission Specialist...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc123
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Jan 9, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-89 Mission Specialist Salizhan Sharipov of the Russian Space Agency stands in a...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc135
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Jan 10, 1998

KSC-98pc135

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Standing in a slidewire basket at KSC’s Launch Pad 39A are, left to right, STS-89...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc125
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Jan 9, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-89 Mission Specialist Salizhan Sharipov of the Russian Space Agency participates...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1409
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Sep 22, 1997

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STS-86 Commander James D. Wetherbee, with microphone, addresses press representatives and other onlookers after the...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc733
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Apr 28, 1997

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STS-84 crew members pose for a group photograph at Launch Pad 39A, where the Space Shuttle Atlantis is poised for...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc129
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Jan 9, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Standing in a slidewire basket at KSC’s Launch Pad 39A are, left to right, STS-89...

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NASA image: STS-79 crewmembers preparing stowage for transfer
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Oct 17, 1996

STS-79 crewmembers preparing stowage for transfer

STS079-309-022 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- Astronaut Thomas D. Akers, in the Spacehab, goes over an inventory of supplies...

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NASA image: STS-79 and Mir 22 crew portrait
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Oct 31, 1996

STS-79 and Mir 22 crew portrait

STS079-349-022 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- The traditional inflight crew portrait, taken in Russia's Mir Space Station...

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NASA image:  Views of the approach of the STS-79 orbiter Atlantis for docking with Mir
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Sep 20, 1996

Views of the approach of the STS-79 orbiter Atlantis for docking with Mir

NM22-427-023 (20 Sept. 1996) --- This photograph of the space shuttle Atlantis was taken from approximately 170 feet...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1125
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Sep 26, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-79 mission comes to a successful conclusion as the orbiter Atlantis touches...

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NASA image: STS-81 launch view
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Jun 15, 1998

STS-81 launch view

STS081-S-005 (12 Jan. 1997) --- Lighting up an early morning sky, the Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from Pad 39B...

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NASA image: Full Mir over New Zealand
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Mar 26, 1997

Full Mir over New Zealand

STS079-S-105 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- Following undocking from the space shuttle Atlantis, Russia's Mir Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc137
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Jan 10, 1998

KSC-98pc137

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Standing in a slidewire basket at KSC’s Launch Pad 39A are, left to right, STS-89...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc124
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Jan 9, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Jim Bell, USA senior instructor for technical training, explains the emergency egress...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1123
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Sep 26, 1996

KSC-96pc1123

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-79 mission comes to a successful conclusion as the orbiter Atlantis touches...

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NASA image: Commander Readdy after rendezvous with Mir
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Sep 19, 1996

Commander Readdy after rendezvous with Mir

STS79-E-5058 (19 September 1996) --- During operations to catch up with Russia's Mir Space Station, astronaut...

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NASA image: MS Grunsfeld at pilot's station on forward flight deck
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Feb 26, 1997

MS Grunsfeld at pilot's station on forward flight deck

STS081-368-018 (12-22 Jan. 1997) --- Astronaut John M. Grunsfeld, STS-81 mission specialist, mans the pilot's...

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NASA image: Crewmember activity in flight deck during rendezvous operations
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Aug 24, 2016

Crewmember activity in flight deck during rendezvous operations

STS091-360-014 (2-12 June 1998) --- Astronaut Charles J. Precourt mans the commander's station on the flight deck of...

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NASA image: Thomas floats through Zvezda
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Jul 28, 2005

Thomas floats through Zvezda

S114-E-5588 (28 July 2005) --- Astronaut Andrew S.W. Thomas may be reminiscing about his long duration stay aboard...

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NASA image: MS Wisoff moves stowage item through transfer tunnel
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Jan 12, 1997

MS Wisoff moves stowage item through transfer tunnel

STS081-E-05100 (12 Jan. 1997) --- Astronaut Peter J. K. (Jeff) Wisoff, mission specialist, carries a stowage drawer...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc536
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Apr 27, 1998

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The orbiter Discovery approaches KSC's 525-foot-high Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) after leaving the Orbiter...

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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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