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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: Hale Bopp comet photographed from the orbiter Columbia
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Aug 12, 2016

Hale Bopp comet photographed from the orbiter Columbia

STS083-410-008 (4-8 April 1997) --- A 35mm camera was used to record this time-exposed image of Comet Hale-Bopp at...

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NASA image: In orbit crew group portraits.
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Jan 19, 1993

In orbit crew group portraits.

STS054-02-008 (13-19 Jan. 1993) --- The traditional inflight crew portrait has, (clockwise), Susan J. Helms, Mario...

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NASA image: STS-36 crewmembers egress Atlantis, OV-104, via stairway after EAFB landing
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Mar 3, 1990

STS-36 crewmembers egress Atlantis, OV-104, via stairway after EAFB landing

STS036-S-008 (3 March 1990) --- The crewmembers for STS-36 egress the Shuttle Atlantis following touchdown at...

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NASA image: STS-37 activities in the payload bay
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Dec 23, 1999

STS-37 activities in the payload bay

S37-52-008 (April 1999) --- STS-37 Mission Specialist Jerry L. Ross, attired in an extravehicular mobility unit...

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NASA image: Views of the ISS taken from Atlantis during STS-106
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Oct 4, 2000

Views of the ISS taken from Atlantis during STS-106

STS106-707-008 (8-20 September 2000) ---- The STS-106 crew members used a 70mm handheld camera to capture this view...

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NASA image: EVA 2 - old solar array installed in payload bay
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Mar 5, 2002

EVA 2 - old solar array installed in payload bay

STS109-326-008 (5 March 2002) --- Astronaut Michael J. Massimino, mission specialist, works at the stowage area for...

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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: MS Wolf shows the Cocult experiment to MS Thomas on Mir
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Mar 3, 1998

MS Wolf shows the Cocult experiment to MS Thomas on Mir

STS089-390-008 (22-31 Jan 1998) --- Astronauts David A. Wolf (right), newly a member of the Space Shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: EVA Crewmember in the payload bay crawling along the starboard rail.
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Jan 19, 1993

EVA Crewmember in the payload bay crawling along the starboard rail.

STS054-05-008 (17 Jan 1993) --- Astronaut Gregory J. Harbaugh translates along the starboard longeron of Endeavour's...

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NASA image: STS-30 aft flight deck onboard view of overhead window, Earth limb, cow photo
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 aft flight deck onboard view of overhead window, Earth limb, cow photo

STS030-10-008 (4-8 May 1989) --- Since the beginning manned space travel, astronauts have taken with them items of...

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NASA image: De-orbit crew preparations include suiting up in LES
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Aug 29, 1997

De-orbit crew preparations include suiting up in LES

STS085-364-008 (19 August 1997) --- One of the final pictures taken during the STS-85 mission was this frame,...

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NASA image: Astronat Dale Gardner using MMU to travel to Westar VI satellite
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Nov 14, 1984

Astronat Dale Gardner using MMU to travel to Westar VI satellite

51A-104-008 (14 Nov 1984) --- Astronaut Dale A. Gardner appears to be under the remote manipulator system (RMS) end...

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NASA image: DSO 611, Pilot Kent Rominger samples air in crew compartment middeck
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Nov 5, 1995

DSO 611, Pilot Kent Rominger samples air in crew compartment middeck

STS073-352-008 (20 October - 5 November 1995) --- On the middeck of the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Columbia,...

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NASA image: Gidzenko and Krikalev in MPLM/Leonardo module
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Jun 14, 2001

Gidzenko and Krikalev in MPLM/Leonardo module

STS102-343-008 (8 - 21 March 2001) --- Cosmonaut Yuri P. Gidzenko is dwarfed by transient hardware aboard Leonardo,...

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NASA image: STS-37 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad
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Apr 5, 1991

STS-37 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad

STS037-S-008 (5 April 1991) ---- A 70mm scene of the Space Shuttle Atlantis just about to clear the launch tower and...

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NASA image: Thomas in the ISS MPLM
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Mar 17, 2001

Thomas in the ISS MPLM

STS102-317-008 (8–21 March 2001) --- Astronaut Andrew S. W. Thomas, STS-102 mission specialist is photographed...

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NASA image: STS 61-B crew portrait in-flight on the aft flight deck
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Nov 26, 1985

STS 61-B crew portrait in-flight on the aft flight deck

61B-21-008 (26 Nov-1 Dec 1985) --- A fish-eye lens allows for the seven-member STS 61-B crew to be photographed on...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Grunsfeld uses camera to record ASTRO-2 payload
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Mar 17, 1995

Astronaut John Grunsfeld uses camera to record ASTRO-2 payload

STS067-377-008 (2-18 March 1995) --- Astronaut John M. Grunsfeld, mission specialist, uses a handheld Hasselblad...

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NASA image: STS-93 MS Tognini checks the BRIC experiment petri dishes on the middeck
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Nov 18, 2013

STS-93 MS Tognini checks the BRIC experiment petri dishes on the middeck

STS093-350-008 (22-27 July 1999) --- Astronaut Michel Tognini, mission specialist representing France’s Centre...

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NASA image: STS-84 Atlantis OV-104 launch
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Aug 30, 2016

STS-84 Atlantis OV-104 launch

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NASA image: STS-83 landing views
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Aug 11, 2016

STS-83 landing views

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD09-0031-008
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Feb 26, 2006

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Ames CVSRF (Crew Vehicle System Research Facility) ACFS (Advanced cab)

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0077-008
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Apr 17, 2002

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DART Exercise 2002 'Response to Terrorism'

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0196-008
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Sep 7, 2008

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NASA Day at AT&T Park: NASA and the San Francisco Giants share a day to celebrate the 50 year anniversaries.

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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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