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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-93 Tognini and Coleman take photographs on the middeck of Columbia
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Nov 18, 2013

STS-93 Tognini and Coleman take photographs on the middeck of Columbia

STS093-321-035 (23-27 July 1999) --- Astronauts Catherine G. (Cady) Coleman and Michel Tognini, mission specialists,...

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NASA image: View of the Chandra Observatory during its deployment from Columbia PLB
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Jul 23, 1999

View of the Chandra Observatory during its deployment from Columbia PLB

STS093-702-048 (23 July 1999)--- This 70mm frame shows the Chandra X-Ray observatory, backdropped against a desert...

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NASA image: View of the Chandra Observatory after its deployment from Columbia PLB
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Jul 23, 1999

View of the Chandra Observatory after its deployment from Columbia PLB

STS093-706-039 (23 July 1999)--- This 70mm frame shows the Chandra X-Ray observatory backdropped against the...

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NASA image: View of the Chandra Observatory during its deployment from Columbia PLB
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Jul 23, 1999

View of the Chandra Observatory during its deployment from Columbia PLB

STS093-702-041 (23 July 1999)--- This 70mm frame shows the Chandra X-Ray observatory, backdropped against a desert...

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NASA image: STS-80 Columbia, OV-102, lands at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility
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Dec 7, 1996

STS-80 Columbia, OV-102, lands at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility

STS080-S-009 (7 Dec. 1996) --- Just prior to main gear touchdown, the space shuttle Columbia is pictured during...

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NASA image: STS-80 Columbia, OV-102, lands at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility
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Dec 7, 1996

STS-80 Columbia, OV-102, lands at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility

STS080-S-008 (7 Dec. 1996) --- Just prior to dawn, the space shuttle Columbia heads for a landing on Runway 33 at...

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NASA image: View of the Chandra Observatory during its deployment from Columbia PLB
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Jul 23, 1999

View of the Chandra Observatory during its deployment from Columbia PLB

STS093-703-011 (22-27 July 1999) --- This 70mm frame shows the Chandra X-Ray observatory during its deployment from...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia touches down at Edwards Air Force Base
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Apr 14, 1981

Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia touches down at Edwards Air Force Base

S81-30744 (14 April 1981) --- The rear wheels of the space shuttle orbiter Columbia are about to touch down on...

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NASA image: STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, IML-2 official crew portrait
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Apr 1, 1994

STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, IML-2 official crew portrait

STS065-S-002 (April 1994) --- Six NASA astronauts and a Japanese payload specialist take a break from training to...

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NASA image: STS-40 Landing at Edwards
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Jun 14, 1991

STS-40 Landing at Edwards

Space Shuttle Columbia nears its touchdown on Runway 22 at Edwards, California, at 8:39 a.m., 14 June 1991, as the...

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NASA image: STS-50 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, on KSC Launch Pad 39A
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Jun 3, 1992

STS-50 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, on KSC Launch Pad 39A

S92-41075 (3 June 1992) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia arrived at Launch Pad 39A for final preparation on its launch...

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NASA image: STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B
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Nov 19, 1996

STS-80 Columbia, OV 102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B

STS080-S-007 (19 Nov. 1996) --- One of the nearest remote camera stations to Launch Pad B captured this profile...

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NASA image: STS-55 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, SSME abort at KSC LC Pad 39A
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Mar 22, 1993

STS-55 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, SSME abort at KSC LC Pad 39A

S93-31601 (March 1993) --- The second Space Shuttle launch attempt of 1993 comes to an abrupt halt when one of the...

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NASA image: NASA Day of Remembrance Wreath Laying Ceremony
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Jan 30, 2020

NASA Day of Remembrance Wreath Laying Ceremony

The audience looks on during the NASA Day of Remembrance ceremony at the Space Mirror Memorial in the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: NASA Day of Remembrance Wreath Laying Ceremony
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Jan 30, 2020

NASA Day of Remembrance Wreath Laying Ceremony

A wreath is displayed during the NASA Day of Remembrance ceremony at the Space Mirror Memorial in the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: NASA Day of Remembrance Wreath Laying Ceremony
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Jan 30, 2020

NASA Day of Remembrance Wreath Laying Ceremony

A wreath is displayed during the NASA Day of Remembrance ceremony at the Space Mirror Memorial in the Kennedy Space...

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Jan 20, 2015

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First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden greet Scott Kelly, First Lady's State of the Union box guest, in the...

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NASA image: Crewmember in SPACELAB wearing the Acceleration Recording Unit and Collar.
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Jan 11, 1993

Crewmember in SPACELAB wearing the Acceleration Recording Unit and Collar.

STS058-202-002 (18 Oct.-1 Nov. 1993) --- Astronaut Rhea Seddon, STS-58 payload commander, spins the Spacelab Life...

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NASA image: STS-65 Earth observation of Hurricane Emilia in Eastern Pacific Ocean
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Jul 18, 1994

STS-65 Earth observation of Hurricane Emilia in Eastern Pacific Ocean

STS-65 Earth observation taken aboard Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, shows Hurricane Emilia in the Eastern...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 26, 2023

Day of Remembrance

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, along with representatives from the Embassy of Israel, Minister for Public...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 26, 2023

Day of Remembrance

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, along with representatives from the Embassy of Israel, Minister for Public...

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NASA image: NASA Leadership Meets with Republic of Korea’s Minister of For
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Feb 2, 2023

NASA Leadership Meets with Republic of Korea’s Minister of For

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson shows Republic of Korea Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jin Park, where he sat on the...

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NASA image: STS-40 MS Jernigan works at SLS-1 Rack 1 workstation with intravenous system
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Jun 14, 1991

STS-40 MS Jernigan works at SLS-1 Rack 1 workstation with intravenous system

STS040-30-008 (5-14 June 1991) --- Astronaut Tamara E. Jernigan, after applying a blood pressure cuff to an...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 26, 2023

Day of Remembrance

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers remarks at the Space Shuttle Columbia and Space Shuttle Challenger...

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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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