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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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Aug 19, 2009

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STS074-321-027 (12-20 Nov 1995) --- One of the STS-74 crew members aimed a 35mm camera through aft flight deck...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1506
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Oct 6, 1997

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Astronaut C. Michael Foale gets extra-special care back on Earth from his family and his flight physician after an...

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May 4, 1998

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STS-91 Mission Specialist Wendy B. Lawrence (Cdr., USN) arrives at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc740
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Apr 28, 1997

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With several of her fellow crew members watching, STS-84 Mission Specialist Elena V. Kondakova, seated at center,...

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NASA image: Mission commander Readdy on middeck
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Sep 18, 1996

Mission commander Readdy on middeck

STS79-E-5022 (18 September 1996) --- William F. Readdy, mission commander, checks on Spacehab prior to preparing for...

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NASA image: Cosmonauts and astronauts during medical operations training
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Jun 11, 1994

Cosmonauts and astronauts during medical operations training

Mir 18 commander Vladimir N. Dezhurov, right, and fellow crew member, astronaut Norman E. Thagard, practice using a...

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NASA image: Mission specialist Blaha in Spacehab module
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Sep 18, 1996

Mission specialist Blaha in Spacehab module

STS79-E-5032 (18 September 1996) --- Astronaut John E. Blaha checks on additional supplies to be transferred to...

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NASA image: Cosmonauts and astronauts during medical operations training
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Jun 11, 1994

Cosmonauts and astronauts during medical operations training

Mir 18 crewmember Gennadiy M. Strekalov, center, practicies an emergency medical procedure to maintain a patient...

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NASA image: Mission specialist Blaha in Spacehab module
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Sep 18, 1996

Mission specialist Blaha in Spacehab module

STS79-E-5030 (18 September 1996) --- Astronaut John E. Blaha checks on gyrodyne device, one part of gear to be...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc121
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Jan 8, 1997

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STS-81 Mission Commander Michael A. Baker talks to the press at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility after he and his...

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NASA image: KSC-96PC997
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Aug 20, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis, with its new external tank/solid rocket booster stack, rolls out to Pad 39A...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc231
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Jan 22, 1998

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STS-89 Mission Specialist Salizhan Sharipov of the Russian Space Agency is assisted with his ascent and re-entry...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1825
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Dec 19, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Endeavour rolls out to Launch Pad 39A, the destination of its...

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NASA image: Astronauts Linda Godwin and Michael "Rich" Clifford perform EVA
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Mar 26, 1996

Astronauts Linda Godwin and Michael "Rich" Clifford perform EVA

STS076-401-021 (27 March 1996) --- Astronauts Michael R. (Rich) Clifford (right) and Linda M. Godwin (red stripe)...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc460
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Apr 10, 1998

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STS-91 Commander Charles Precourt peers through an airlock like the one that will be aboard the orbiter Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc786
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May 14, 1997

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The Space Shuttle Atlantis in full launch configuration is reflected in water around Launch Pad 39A as the Rotating...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc236
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Jan 22, 1998

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STS-89 Commander Terrence Wilcutt is assisted with his ascent and re-entry flight suit in the white room at Launch...

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NASA image: Astronauts move through narrow space in tunnel adapter filled with transfer bag
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Apr 24, 1996

Astronauts move through narrow space in tunnel adapter filled with transfer bag

STS076-345-014 (22-31 March 1996) --- During the first few hours of the mission, astronaut Michael R. (Rich)...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1810
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Dec 15, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The SPACEHAB payload arrived at Launch Pad 39A this morning and was installed in the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1808
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Dec 15, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The SPACEHAB payload arrived at Launch Pad 39A this morning and was installed in the...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc216
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Jan 23, 1997

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Members of the STS-81 crew prepare to depart for Johnson Space Center Jan. 23 from the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc188
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Jan 20, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-89 Commander Terrence Wilcutt poses in front of the crew's family and friends at...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc168
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Jan 19, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Endeavour's payload bay doors were successfully cycled and closed...

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NASA image: MS Wisoff with duct tape on the middeck
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Jan 12, 1997

MS Wisoff with duct tape on the middeck

STS081-E-5009 (12 Jan. 1997) --- Astronaut Peter J. K. (Jeff) Wisoff, mission specialist, helps carry out tasks of...

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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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