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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-97PC1378
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Sep 10, 1997

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Two T-38 jets with members of the STS-86 crew fly over the space center after takeoff from KSC’s Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1225
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Aug 11, 1997

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Carried atop an orbiter transporter, the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis rolls out of Orbiter Processing Facility Bay...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1509
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Oct 7, 1997

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At the Skid Strip on Cape Canaveral Air Station, astronaut C. Michael Foale prepares to return to the Johnson Space...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1407
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Sep 22, 1997

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STS-86 Mission Specialist Jean-Loup J.M. Chretien of the French Space Agency, CNES, arrives at KSC’s Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1410
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Sep 24, 1997

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STS-86 Mission Specialist Jean-Loup J.M. Chretien of the French Space Agency, CNES, waves to family members, friends...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1352
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Sep 9, 1997

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STS-86 crew members get a ride in, and learn to operate, an M-113 armored personnel carrier as part of training...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1506
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Oct 6, 1997

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Astronaut C. Michael Foale gets extra-special care back on Earth from his family and his flight physician after an...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1417
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Sep 25, 1997

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The Space Shuttle Atlantis is poised for liftoff on the STS-86 mission from Launch Pad 39A. Now that the Rotating...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1510
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Oct 7, 1997

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Still celebrating his recent homecoming and reunion with his family, astronaut C. Michael Foale picks up his...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1508
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Oct 7, 1997

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Members of the STS-86 crew pose for a last photograph at the Skid Strip on Cape Canaveral Air Station before flying...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc1338
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Sep 4, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its rotating service structure (RSS) rotated back, the Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1343
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Sep 7, 1997

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STS-86 crew members pose for a photograph after arrival at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility for the Terminal Countdown...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1409
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Sep 22, 1997

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STS-86 Commander James D. Wetherbee, with microphone, addresses press representatives and other onlookers after the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1339
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Sep 4, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its rotating service structure (RSS) rotated back, the Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1341
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Sep 4, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its rotating service structure (RSS) rotated back, the Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1337
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Sep 3, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The SPACEHAB Double Module which will be used primarily as a cargo container for Space...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1445
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Sep 25, 1997

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The Space Shuttle Atlantis blazes through the night sky to begin the STS-86 mission, slated to be the seventh of...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1429
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Sep 25, 1997

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The Space Shuttle Atlantis blazes through the night sky to begin the STS-86 mission, slated to be the seventh of...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1442
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Sep 25, 1997

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The Space Shuttle Atlantis blazes through the night sky to begin the STS-86 mission, slated to be the seventh of...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1433
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Sep 25, 1997

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The Space Shuttle Atlantis blazes through the night sky to begin the STS-86 mission, slated to be the seventh of...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1434
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Sep 25, 1997

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The Space Shuttle Atlantis blazes through the night sky to begin the STS-86 mission, slated to be the seventh of...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1430
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Sep 25, 1997

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The Space Shuttle Atlantis blazes through the night sky to begin the STS-86 mission, slated to be the seventh of...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1431
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Sep 25, 1997

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The Space Shuttle Atlantis blazes through the night sky to begin the STS-86 mission, slated to be the seventh of...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc1443
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Sep 25, 1997

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The Space Shuttle Atlantis blazes through the night sky to begin the STS-86 mission, slated to be the seventh of...

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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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