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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-28 Columbia, OV-102, MS Brown juggles food containers on middeck
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Aug 13, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, MS Brown juggles food containers on middeck

STS028-13-013 (August 1989) --- Astronaut Mark N. Brown, STS-28 mission specialist, assembles various components of...

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NASA image: Commander Lousma examines Insect Flight Motion Study
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Mar 31, 1982

Commander Lousma examines Insect Flight Motion Study

Commander Jack Lousma examines Insect Flight Motion Study (Student Experiment) taped to the airlock on the aft...

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NASA image: Astronaut Kathryn Thornton during servicing of HST
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Dec 8, 1993

Astronaut Kathryn Thornton during servicing of HST

STS061-098-000K (8 Dec. 1993) --- Astronaut Kathryn C. Thornton works with equipment associated with servicing...

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NASA image: Astronauts Musgrave and Akers suit up for final HST spacewalk
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Dec 9, 1993

Astronauts Musgrave and Akers suit up for final HST spacewalk

STS061-38-014 (9 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut F. Story Musgrave gets assistance from astronaut Thomas D. Akers while...

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NASA image: Astronat Dale Gardner achieves hard dock with Westar VI satellite
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Nov 14, 1984

Astronat Dale Gardner achieves hard dock with Westar VI satellite

Astronat Dale A. Gardner achieves a hard dock with the previously spinning Westar VI satellite. Gardner uses a...

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NASA image: Astronauts Sullivan and Leestma perform in-space simulation of refueling
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Oct 14, 1984

Astronauts Sullivan and Leestma perform in-space simulation of refueling

S84-43432 (11 Oct. 1984) --- Appearing small in the center background of this image, astronauts Kathryn D. Sullivan,...

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NASA image: Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite
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Sep 1, 1985

Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite

51I-S-237 (1 Sept. 1985) --- A still photo made from a video downlink shows astronaut James D. van Hoften, just...

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NASA image: Astronaut James Newman evaluates tether devices in Discovery's payload bay
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Sep 16, 1993

Astronaut James Newman evaluates tether devices in Discovery's payload bay

Astronaut James H. Newman, mission specialist, uses a 35mm camera to take a picture of fellow astronaut Carl E. Walz...

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NASA image: Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite
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Sep 1, 1985

Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite

51I-44-014 (31 Aug-1 Sept. 1985) --- This photograph is one of a series of six covering extravehicular activity...

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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: Astronaut S. David Griggs waves to Orbiter during EVA
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Apr 16, 1985

Astronaut S. David Griggs waves to Orbiter during EVA

51D-04-025 (16 April 1985) --- Bearing a maze of interesting reflections, this aquarium-like scene came during one...

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NASA image: Astronaut Story Musgrave in payload bay during EVA
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Dec 9, 1993

Astronaut Story Musgrave in payload bay during EVA

STS061-65-009 (2-13 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut Jeffrey A. Hoffman is reflected in the helmet visor of F. Story Musgrave...

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NASA image: MS Peterson and MS Musgrave in payload bay (PLB) during EVA
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Apr 7, 1983

MS Peterson and MS Musgrave in payload bay (PLB) during EVA

STS006-10-417 (7 April 1983) --- Astronauts F. Story Musgrave, left, and Donald H. Peterson float about in the cargo...

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NASA image: Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite
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Sep 1, 1985

Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite

51I-102-029 (31 August - 1 September 1985) --- This is one of a series of six photographs released by NASA covering...

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NASA image: Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite
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Sep 1, 1985

Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite

51I-102-033 (31 August - 1 September 1985) --- This is one of a series of six photographs released by NASA covering...

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NASA image: STS-57 traditional onboard crew portrait on flight deck of Endeavour, OV-105
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Jul 1, 1993

STS-57 traditional onboard crew portrait on flight deck of Endeavour, OV-105

STS057-94-017 (21 June - 1 July 1993) --- Six astronauts onboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour pose for the...

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NASA image: Payload specialist Wubbo Ockels in new sleeping restraint
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Oct 30, 1985

Payload specialist Wubbo Ockels in new sleeping restraint

61A-08-018 (30 Oct.-6 Nov. 1985) --- Wubbo J. Ockels, a Dutch scientists representing the European Space Agency...

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NASA image: Astronauts Young and Merbold have meal in the middeck of Columbia
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Nov 28, 1983

Astronauts Young and Merbold have meal in the middeck of Columbia

STS009-003-075 (28 November - 8 December 1983) --- Astronaut John W. Young (left), STS-9 crew commander; and Ulf...

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NASA image: Isabela, Galapagos Islands as seen from STS-59
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Apr 14, 1994

Isabela, Galapagos Islands as seen from STS-59

STS059-213-019 (9-20 April 1994) --- SRL scientists will use these photographs with the radar imagery to...

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NASA image: Russian cosmonaut Vladimir Titov works with samples for the CGBA
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Feb 3, 1995

Russian cosmonaut Vladimir Titov works with samples for the CGBA

STS063-68-018 (3-11 Feb 1995) --- Russian cosmonaut Vladimir G. Titov, mission specialist, handles vials of samples...

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NASA image: Astronaut Thomas Jones anchored to bunk facility while working on computer
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Apr 14, 1994

Astronaut Thomas Jones anchored to bunk facility while working on computer

STS059-10-011 (9-20 April 1994) --- Astronaut Thomas D. Jones appears to have climbed out of bed right into his work...

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NASA image: Sierra Nevada, California as seen from STS-59
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Apr 14, 1994

Sierra Nevada, California as seen from STS-59

STS059-L09-162 (9-20 April 1994) --- Orient with the snow-covered mountains (Sierra Nevada of California) in the...

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NASA image: Arabsat communications satellite deploying from Discovery's payload bay
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Jun 17, 1985

Arabsat communications satellite deploying from Discovery's payload bay

Arabsat communications satellite deploying from Discovery's payload bay. Cloudy Earth's surface can be seen to the...

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NASA image: Mir space station as seen from STS-63 Discovery
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Feb 6, 1995

Mir space station as seen from STS-63 Discovery

STS063-712-068 (6 Feb 1995) --- Russia's Mir Space Station during rendezvous operations with the Space Shuttle...

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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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