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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-39 AFP-675 and STP-1 MPESS in OV-103's payload bay (PLB)
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May 6, 1991

STS-39 AFP-675 and STP-1 MPESS in OV-103's payload bay (PLB)

STS039-10-019 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- This 35mm frame, taken from inside the crew cabin, shows some of the cargo...

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NASA image: STS-39 SPAS-II IBSS is grappled by RMS over OV-103's payload bay (PLB)
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May 6, 1991

STS-39 SPAS-II IBSS is grappled by RMS over OV-103's payload bay (PLB)

STS039-15-017 (3 May 1990) --- This STS-39 35mm scene shows the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization (SDIO)...

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NASA image: Strait of Gibraltar
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May 6, 1991

Strait of Gibraltar

STS039-151-193 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- The Strait of Gibraltar, the only outlet for the Mediterranean Sea, was...

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NASA image: Oklahoma City, Canadian River, OK, USA
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May 6, 1991

Oklahoma City, Canadian River, OK, USA

STS039-85-029 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- This 70mm frame is one of the best pictures of the Oklahoma City area from...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0483
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Feb 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at Launch Pad 39A, the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0482
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Feb 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at Launch Pad 39A, the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0486
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Feb 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, the Mission STS-117 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0487
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Feb 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A, STS-117 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0492
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Feb 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Pad 39A area, Mission STS-117 crew members receive instruction on...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0478
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Feb 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mission STS-117 Commander Rick Sturckow speaks to the media during a...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0494
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Feb 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Pad 39A area, Mission STS-117 crew members receive instruction on...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0480
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Feb 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at Launch Pad 39A, the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0479
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Feb 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at Launch Pad 39A,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0491
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Feb 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Pad 39A area, Mission STS-117 crew members receive instruction on...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0497
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Feb 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mission STS-117 crew members receive emergency egress instruction at Launch Pad 39A...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0493
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Feb 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Pad 39A area, Mission STS-117 crew members receive instruction on...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0481
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Feb 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at Launch Pad 39A, the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0495
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Feb 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Pad 39A area, Mission STS-117 crew members receive instruction on...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0489
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Feb 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A, STS-117 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00186
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Aug 4, 2006

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: A repeat success - Discovery is home, mission STS-121 is complete, and...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0484
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Feb 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, the Mission STS-117 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc149
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Jan 12, 1997

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STS-81 crew in the White Room at LC 39

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NASA image: KSC-91PC-0687
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Apr 28, 1991

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-39: Discovery

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NASA image: Official portrait of astronaut Richard J. Hieb
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Jun 30, 1992

Official portrait of astronaut Richard J. Hieb

S92-41511 (1992) --- Astronaut Richard J. Hieb.

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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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