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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-97PC1604
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Nov 4, 1997

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Steven Lindsey, the pilot of the STS-87 crew, participates in a news briefing at Launch Pad 39B during the Terminal...

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Nov 5, 1997

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STS-87 Payload Specialist Leonid Kadenyuk, at right, of the National Space Agency of Ukraine (NSAU) is assisted into...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 1, 1997

Space Shuttle Projects

Five astronauts and a payload specialist take a break from training at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) to pose for...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1690
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Nov 18, 1997

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The crew of STS-87 pose with their spouses in front of Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39B during final prelaunch...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1458
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Sep 15, 1997

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United States Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) experiments are prepared to be flown on Space Shuttle mission STS-87...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1472
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Oct 1, 1997

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United States Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) experiments are prepared to be flown on Space Shuttle mission STS-87...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1459
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Sep 15, 1997

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United States Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) experiments are prepared to be flown on Space Shuttle mission STS-87...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1460
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Sep 15, 1997

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United States Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) experiments are prepared to be flown on Space Shuttle mission STS-87...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1517
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Oct 2, 1997

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Participating in the Crew Equipment Integration Test (CEIT) at Kennedy Space Center is STS-87 Payload Specialist...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1516
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Oct 2, 1997

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Participating in the Crew Equipment Integration Test (CEIT) at Kennedy Space Center is STS-87 Payload Specialist...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1461
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Sep 15, 1997

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United States Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) experiments are prepared to be flown on Space Shuttle mission STS-87...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1380
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Sep 8, 1997

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United States Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) experiments are prepared to be flown on Space Shuttle mission STS-87...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1379
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Sep 8, 1997

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United States Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) experiments are prepared to be flown on Space Shuttle mission STS-87...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1469
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Oct 1, 1997

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Technicians are monitoring experiments on the United States Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) in preparation for its...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1470
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Oct 1, 1997

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Technicians are monitoring experiments on the United States Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) in preparation for its...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1598
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Nov 4, 1997

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The crew of the STS-87 mission, scheduled for launch Nov. 19 aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia from pad 39B at...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1726
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Nov 21, 1997

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A spent solid rocket booster (SRB) from the STS-87 launch on Nov. 19 is lifted in a hoisting slip in the Hangar AF...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1596
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Nov 4, 1997

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The crew of the STS-87 mission, scheduled for launch Nov. 19 aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia from Pad 39B at...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1682
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Nov 19, 1997

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The crew of Mission STS-87 depart from the Operations and Checkout Building en route to Launch Pad 39B, where the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1675
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Nov 19, 1997

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The STS-87 flight crew enjoy the traditional pre-liftoff breakfast in the crew quarters of the Operations and...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1728
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Nov 21, 1997

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A spent solid rocket booster (SRB) from the STS-87 launch on Nov. 19 is lifted in a hoisting slip in the Hangar AF...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1683
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Nov 19, 1997

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The crew of Mission STS-87 depart from the Operations and Checkout Building en route to Launch Pad 39B, where the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1700
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Nov 19, 1997

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Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39B at 2:46:00...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1696
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Nov 19, 1997

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Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39B at 2:46:00...

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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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