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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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Jul 16, 1999

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STS-93 Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of France, with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), prepares to...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0896
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Jul 19, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Apollo/Saturn V Center, NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin (right) chats with...

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Jul 19, 1999

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Space Shuttle Columbia catches the rising sun after the rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad...

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Jul 19, 1999

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Members of the U.S. Women's World Cup Soccer Team were greeted upon their arrival at the Skid Strip at Cape...

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Jul 16, 1999

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Center Director Roy D. Bridges Jr. greets STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins after her arrival at KSC's Shuttle...

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Jul 19, 1999

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The STS-93 crew gathers for breakfast in the Operations and Checkout Building before suiting up for launch. Space...

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Jul 16, 1999

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STS-93 Commander Eileen Collins poses for photographers in the early morning sun after landing at Kennedy Space...

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Jul 16, 1999

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STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby lands at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) aboard a T-38 jet...

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Jul 19, 1999

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First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton is greeted by Astronauts (from left) Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper, Steven W....

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Jul 19, 1999

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STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins waves to her family nearby, a last meeting before launch of mission STS-93 on...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1989

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In 1986, NASA introduced a Shuttle-borne ultraviolet observatory called Astro. The Astro Observatory was designed to...

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Jul 19, 1999

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-93 Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of France, who represents the...

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Jun 22, 1999

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STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins climbs into an M-113 armored personnel carrier at the launch pad to take part in...

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Jul 21, 1999

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Flanked by security, the STS-93 crew wave to onlookers as they head for the "Astrovan" a second time to take them to...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Dec 2, 1990

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Onboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia (STS-35), the various components of the Astro-1 payload are seen...

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Jun 21, 1999

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STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins smiles on her arrival at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet...

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Jun 21, 1999

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STS-93 Mission Specialist Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) grins on her arrival at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0914
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Jul 21, 1999

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The STS-93 crew gathers a second time for a pre-launch breakfast in the Operations and Checkout Building before...

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Jul 19, 1999

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-93 Mission Specialist Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.) smiles after donning his...

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NASA image: Elegant spiral hides a hungry monster
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Oct 12, 2015

Elegant spiral hides a hungry monster

NGC 4639 is a beautiful example of a type of galaxy known as a barred spiral. It lies over 70 million light-years...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0727
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Jun 22, 1999

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STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby pauses for the photographer before climbing into an M-113 armored personnel carrier at...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0921
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Jul 21, 1999

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The STS-93 crew wave to onlookers as they walk out of the Operations and Checkout Building for the second time...

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Jul 19, 1999

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Members of the U.S. World Cup Soccer Team pose with Astronauts Scott Parazynski, Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper,...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0872
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Jul 19, 1999

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The STS-93 crew wave to onlookers as they walk out of the Operations and Checkout Building enroute to Launch Pad...

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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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