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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: PHOTOS OF STS-31 (DISCOVERY) CREW WITH MODELS OF THE HUBBLE SPACE
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Mar 27, 1990

PHOTOS OF STS-31 (DISCOVERY) CREW WITH MODELS OF THE HUBBLE SPACE

PHOTOS OF STS-31 (DISCOVERY) CREW WITH MODELS OF THE HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE (HST) AND SPACE SHUTTLE AT T-30 (THIRTY...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0171-011
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Aug 19, 2003

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ISIS (Intelligent Spacecraft Interface Systems) Laboratory - Jeff McCandless, PHD Scientist (seated) and Robert...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0171-008
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Aug 19, 2003

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ISIS (Intelligent Spacecraft Interface Systems) Laboratory - Jeff McCandless, PHD Scientist (seated) and Robert...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0171-009
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Aug 19, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0171-009

ISIS (Intelligent Spacecraft Interface Systems) Laboratory - Jeff McCandless, PHD Scientist (seated) and Robert...

ARC
NASA image: View of foot restraint strayed from Challenger
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Feb 11, 1984

View of foot restraint strayed from Challenger

S84-27024 (7 Feb 1984) --- This 70mm frame centers on a foot restraint that strayed from the Earth-orbiting Space...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0704
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Apr 25, 1990

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS -- Three crew members look at the Hubble Space Telescope through overhead...

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NASA image: MMU development at the Martin Marietta plant in Denver, Colorado
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Jul 25, 1980

MMU development at the Martin Marietta plant in Denver, Colorado

S80-36889 (24 July 1980) --- Astronaut Bruce McCandless II uses a simulator at Martin Marietta?s space center near...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT (CREW ACTIVITY) - STS-11/41B
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Feb 11, 1984

INFLIGHT (CREW ACTIVITY) - STS-11/41B

S84-27018 (7 Feb 1984) --- Astronaut Bruce McCandless II approaches his maximum distance from the Earth-orbiting...

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NASA image: SKYLAB III - POSTLAUNCH (JOKE)
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Sep 25, 1973

SKYLAB III - POSTLAUNCH (JOKE)

S73-34456 (September 1973) --- Flight Director Neil B. Hutchinson, left, and astronaut Bruce McCandless II hold up a...

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NASA image: PREFLIGHT (DEPARTURE) - STS-11/41B - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX
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Feb 3, 1984

PREFLIGHT (DEPARTURE) - STS-11/41B - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX

S84-26243 (31 Jan 1984) --- Astronaut Robert L. Gibson, one of five 41-B crewmembers, prepares to leave Houston?s...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4176
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Jul 16, 2009

KSC-2009-4176

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Apollo/Saturn V Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Apollo astronauts...

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NASA image: Views of the extravehicular activity during STS 41-B
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Feb 14, 1984

Views of the extravehicular activity during STS 41-B

S84-27232 (& Feb 1984) --- Astronaut Bruce McCandless II, 41-B mission specialist, uses his hands to control his...

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NASA image: CREW PORTRAIT - SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION 41B
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Jan 1, 1983

CREW PORTRAIT - SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION 41B

S83-40555 (15 October 1983) --- These five astronauts are in training for the STS-41B mission, scheduled early next...

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NASA image: Astronauts McNair and Stewart prepare for on-orbit operations
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Feb 12, 1984

Astronauts McNair and Stewart prepare for on-orbit operations

S84-27028 (3 Feb 1984) --- Astronaut Ronald E. McNair, left, and Robert L. Stewart prepare to enter an eight-day...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT (CREW ACTIVITY) - STS-11/41B
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Feb 11, 1984

INFLIGHT (CREW ACTIVITY) - STS-11/41B

S84-27017 (7 Feb. 1984) --- Astronaut Bruce McCandless II, one of two 41-B mission specialist, participating in a...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0844
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Apr 30, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Astronaut Hall of Fame are applauded by the guests at the Astronaut Hall...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, OV-103, begins its roll maneuver after liftoff from KSC
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Apr 24, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, OV-103, begins its roll maneuver after liftoff from KSC

STS031-S-074 (24 April 1990) --- A low-angle view of the launch of the STS-31 mission. Onboard Discovery are a crew...

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NASA image: STS-31 crewmembers pose for informal portrait after T-30 briefing at JSC
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Mar 22, 1990

STS-31 crewmembers pose for informal portrait after T-30 briefing at JSC

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crewmembers pose for an informal portrait after the T-30 (thirty days...

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NASA image: Views of the extravehicular activity during STS 41-B
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Feb 12, 1984

Views of the extravehicular activity during STS 41-B

S84-27031 (7 Feb 1984) --- Astronaut Bruce McCandless II, 41-B mission specialist, reaches a maximum distance from...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0300
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Feb 1, 1990

KSC-90pc-0300

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-31 crew portrait: Mission Commander Loren J. Shriver, center front; other crew...

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NASA image: s84-27034a
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Jul 1, 2009

s84-27034a

S84-27034A (9 Feb. 1984) --- Astronaut Robert L. Stewart appears to glide a few meters above the Earth-orbiting...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1309
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Jan 29, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Apollo 14 Capcom Bruce McCandless talks to attendees of the Apollo 14 Anniversary Soirée at...

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NASA image: Aerial view of the Challenger making approach for landing at KSC
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Feb 14, 1984

Aerial view of the Challenger making approach for landing at KSC

S84-27155 (11 Feb 1984) --- The first Space Shuttle landing in Florida was recorded just moments prior to touchdown...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Apr 24, 1990

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

The STS-31 crew launched aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on April 24, 1990 at 8:33:51am (EDT). Included in the...

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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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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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