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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-07pd2703
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Oct 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Mission Specialist Doug Wheelock gets ready in the driver's seat for driving...

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NASA image: STS-6 MISSION OPERATIONS CONTROL ROOM (MOCR) ACTIVITIES - DAY 5 - JSC
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Apr 9, 1983

STS-6 MISSION OPERATIONS CONTROL ROOM (MOCR) ACTIVITIES - DAY 5 - JSC

Various views of STS-6 MOCR activities during Day-5 with Vice-Pres. George Bush, Cap Communicator Bridges, JSC...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd2705
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Oct 8, 2007

KSC-07pd2705

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Mission Specialist Paolo Nespoli, who represents the European Space Agency,...

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NASA image: Biorack - glovebox
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Jan 13, 1997

Biorack - glovebox

STS81-E-05107 (13 Jan. 1997) --- Astronaut John M. Grunsfeld, mission specialist, begins to activate a biorack...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd2711
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Oct 8, 2007

KSC-07pd2711

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Commander Pamela Melroy is ready for her turn at driving practice in the M-113...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Dec 2, 1988

Space Shuttle Projects

Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis takes flight on its STS-27 mission, December 2, 1988, utilizing 375,000 pounds of...

MSFC
NASA image: Shuttle Atlantis Landing at Edwards
Image
Dec 6, 1988

Shuttle Atlantis Landing at Edwards

The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down at 3:35 p.m. PST on 6 December 1988 at NASA's then Ames-Dryden Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: Intricate Clouds of Jupiter
Image
Apr 6, 2018

Intricate Clouds of Jupiter

See intricate cloud patterns in the northern hemisphere of Jupiter in this new view taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft....

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Dec 2, 1988

Space Shuttle Projects

Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis takes flight on its STS-27 mission, December 2, 1988, utilizing 375,000 pounds of...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-07pd2714
Image
Oct 8, 2007

KSC-07pd2714

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Commander Pamela Melroy poses for another photo after driving practice in the...

KSC
NASA image: iss059e036890
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Apr 30, 2019

iss059e036890

iss059e036890 (4/30/2019) --- Photo documentation onboard the International Space Station (ISS) of the ACE Modules...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Jun 2, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

These five NASA astronauts were the crew members for the STS-69 mission that launched aboard the Space Shuttle...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rises into sky after KSC liftoff
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Dec 2, 1992

STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rises into sky after KSC liftoff

STS053-S-058 (2 Dec. 1992) --- The space shuttle Discovery, with a crew of five astronauts onboard, launches from...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Feb 14, 1990

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-36 crew portrait features 5 astronauts who served in the 6th Department of Defense (DOD) mission. Posed near...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A
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Dec 2, 1992

STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A

STS053-S-056 (2 Dec 1992) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery, with a crew of five astronauts onboard, launches from...

JSC
NASA image: STS-35 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B at 1:49 am (EST)
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Dec 2, 1990

STS-35 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B at 1:49 am (EST)

STS035-S-021 (2 Dec 1990) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off Launch Pad 39B at 1:49 a.m. (EST), Dec. 2, 1990....

JSC
NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 28, 1991

Spacelab

The STS-40 crew portrait includes 7 astronauts. Pictured on the front row from left to right are F. Drew Gaffney,...

MSFC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An “injured” rescue worker is lifted into an M-113 armored personnel carrier provided for transportation during a “Mode VII” emergency landing simulation at Kennedy Space Center. The purpose of the Mode VII is to exercise emergency preparedness personnel, equipment and facilities in rescuing astronauts from a downed orbiter and providing immediate medical attention. This simulation presents an orbiter that has crashed short of the Shuttle Landing Facility in a wooded area 2-1/2 miles south of Runway 33. Emergency crews are responding to the volunteer astronauts who are simulating various injuries inside the crew compartment mock-up. Rescuers must remove the crew, provide triage and transport to hospitals those who need further treatment. Local hospitals are participating in the exercise.
Image
Feb 18, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An “injured” rescue worker is lifted into an M-113 armored personnel carrier provided for transportation during a “Mode VII” emergency landing simulation at Kennedy Space Center. The purpose of the Mode VII is to exercise emergency preparedness personnel, equipment and facilities in rescuing astronauts from a downed orbiter and providing immediate medical attention. This simulation presents an orbiter that has crashed short of the Shuttle Landing Facility in a wooded area 2-1/2 miles south of Runway 33. Emergency crews are responding to the volunteer astronauts who are simulating various injuries inside the crew compartment mock-up. Rescuers must remove the crew, provide triage and transport to hospitals those who need further treatment. Local hospitals are participating in the exercise.

NASA image: KSC-02pd1309
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Sep 16, 2002

KSC-02pd1309

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Commander Jeffrey Ashby drives the M-113 armored personnel carrier during...

KSC
NASA image: View of portion of "relatively fresh" crater as photographed by Apollo 15
Image
Jul 31, 1971

View of portion of "relatively fresh" crater as photographed by Apollo 15

AS15-82-11082 (2 Aug. 1971) --- A close-up view of a portion of a "relatively fresh" crater, looking southeast, as...

JSC
NASA image: STS-35 payload specialists perform balancing act on OV-102's middeck
Image
Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 payload specialists perform balancing act on OV-102's middeck

STS035-49-028 (2-10 Dec. 1990) --- This is one of 25 visuals used by the STS-35 crew at its Dec. 20, 1990...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1314
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Sep 16, 2002

KSC-02pd1314

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Mission Specialist David Wolf is ready for his practice run driving the M-113...

KSC
NASA image: iss009e21199
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Sep 2, 2004

iss009e21199

ISS009-E-21199 (2 September 2004) --- From 230 miles above, this is a nadir view of Hurricane Frances as it churned...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Apr 14, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-41D mission included (seated left to right) Richard M. (Mike) Mullane, mission...

MSFC
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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.
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An “injured” rescue worker is lifted into an M-113 armored personnel carrier provided...

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