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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-99pp1288
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Nov 5, 1999

KSC-99pp1288

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39B, the payload canister for Space Shuttle Discovery, for mission...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1929
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Aug 22, 2005

KSC-05PD-1929

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON - STS121-S-001 (June 2005) --- The STS-121 patch depicts the Space Shuttle Atlantis...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1346
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Nov 17, 1999

KSC-99pp1346

STS-103 Mission Specialist John M. Grunsfeld (Ph.D.) sits inside orbiter Discovery waiting for the start of a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1289
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Nov 5, 1999

KSC-99pp1289

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39B, the open doors of the payload canister, inside the environmentally...

KSC
NASA image: Exp25PatchFinal-names
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May 5, 2010

Exp25PatchFinal-names

ISS025-S-001 (June 2010) --- The mission patch design for the 25th Expedition to the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00307
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Aug 27, 2004

KSC-04-S-00307

A new era in stellar astronomy began five years ago when the Chandra X-ray Observatory first opened its sunshade to...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-4851
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Sep 27, 2010

KSC-2010-4851

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Michael Nicholas, Captain M/V Freedom Star and Jamie Harris (second in command) steer...

KSC
NASA image: Mir 18 Crew Insignia
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Jul 7, 1994

Mir 18 Crew Insignia

S94-36965 (20 Sept 1994) --- The rising sun signifies the dawn of a new era of human Spaceflight, the first phase of...

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NASA image: STS-33 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia
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Jul 13, 1989

STS-33 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia

S89-39195 (July 1989) --- This is the crew patch for STS-33, designed by the five crew members. It features a...

JSC
NASA image: Shuttle - Mir Program Insignia
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Sep 20, 1994

Shuttle - Mir Program Insignia

The rising sun signifies the dawn of a new era of human Spaceflight, the first phase of the United States/Russian...

JSC
NASA image: Extra X-rays at the Hub of Our Milky Way Galaxy
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Apr 29, 2015

Extra X-rays at the Hub of Our Milky Way Galaxy

NASA's Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array, or NuSTAR, has captured a new high-energy X-ray view (magenta, Figure...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0832
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Apr 30, 2005

KSC-05pd-0832

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Owen Garriott, chairman of the Astronaut Hall of Fame, speaks to guests at the...

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NASA image: STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia
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Oct 1, 1990

STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia

STS039-S-001 (October 1990) --- The arrowhead shape of the STS-39 crew patch represents a skyward aim to learn more...

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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-30 ATLANTIS - ORBITER VEHICLE (OV)-104 - CREW INSIGNIA
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Feb 17, 1989

STS-30 ATLANTIS - ORBITER VEHICLE (OV)-104 - CREW INSIGNIA

S89-20025 (3 March 1989) --- The STS-30 patch depicts the joining of NASA's manned and unmanned space programs. The...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00196
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Jun 15, 2004

KSC-04-S-00196

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope is unraveling the mystery of how the Earth evolved out of space dust. New Spitzer...

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NASA image: Galaxy with a view
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Jul 6, 2015

Galaxy with a view

This little-known galaxy, officially named J04542829-6625280, but most often referred to as LEDA 89996, is a classic...

GSFC
NASA image: STS-43 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia
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Nov 9, 1999

STS-43 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia

STS043-S-001 (6 Feb. 1991) --- Designed by the astronauts assigned to fly on the mission, the STS-43 patch portrays...

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NASA image: Four Famous Nebulae
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Aug 17, 2021

Four Famous Nebulae

These four nebulae (star-forming clouds of gas and dust) are known for their breathtaking beauty: the Eagle Nebula...

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NASA image: STS-42 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia
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Nov 24, 1999

STS-42 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia

STS042-S-001 (October 1991) --- Designed by the crew members, the International Microgravity Lab-1 (IML-1) insignia...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Dec 8, 1997

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-90 crew patch reflects the dedication of the mission to neuroscience in celebration of the decade of the...

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NASA image: Planetary Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

Planetary Nebula

This planetary nebula's simple, graceful appearance is thought to be due to perspective: our view from Earth looking...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Hubble Sees Sparring Antennae Galaxies
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Hubble Sees Sparring Antennae Galaxies

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has snapped the best ever image of the Antennae Galaxies. Hubble has released...

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NASA image: Hubble Sees a Silver Needle in the Sky
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees a Silver Needle in the Sky

This stunning new image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows part of the sky in the constellation of Canes...

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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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