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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: Atlantis STS-135 Rollout
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May 30, 2011

Atlantis STS-135 Rollout

A truck sprays water on the crawler way to help minimize dust as the space shuttle Atlantis (STS-135), atop of the...

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NASA image: STS-117 Media Showcase
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Feb 6, 2007

STS-117 Media Showcase

In the Space Station Processing Facility, photographers take advantage of a media showcase to get photos of the...

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NASA image: STS-117 Media Showcase
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Feb 6, 2007

STS-117 Media Showcase

At a media showcase in the Space Station Processing Facility, reporters and photographers get a close look at the...

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NASA image: STS-126 crew visit
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Jan 13, 2009

STS-126 crew visit

Media members interview Commander Christopher Ferguson (right) during his Jan. 13 visit to StenniSphere. He was...

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NASA image: STS-126 crew visit
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Jan 13, 2009

STS-126 crew visit

Commander Christopher Ferguson (right) and Mission Specialist Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, both members of the...

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NASA image: STS-126 crew visit
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Jan 13, 2009

STS-126 crew visit

Commander Christopher Ferguson (left) and Mission Specialist Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, both members of the...

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NASA image: Atlantis STS-135 Rollout
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May 31, 2011

Atlantis STS-135 Rollout

STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson, right, talks with NASA Administrator Charles Bolden atop of the Mobile Launch...

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NASA image: STS-118 Space Shuttle Crew Honored
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Sep 10, 2007

STS-118 Space Shuttle Crew Honored

A special event honoring the crew of space shuttle mission STS-118 was held at Walt Disney World. Here, visitors...

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NASA image: STS-51 crew portrait
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Jun 1, 1993

STS-51 crew portrait

STS051-S-002 (June 1993) --- These five NASA astronauts have been assigned to fly aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: STS-36 official crew portrait
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Nov 21, 1989

STS-36 official crew portrait

STS036-S-002 (21 Nov. 1989) --- The five astronauts in training for STS-36 pose near the Space Shuttle Discovery on...

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NASA image: STS-43 official crew portrait
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Nov 9, 1999

STS-43 official crew portrait

STS043-S-002 (May 1991) --- These five astronauts have been assigned to fly aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis for...

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NASA image: STS-98 on-orbit crew portrait
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Feb 7, 2001

STS-98 on-orbit crew portrait

STS098-365-0034 (7-20 February 2001) --- The crew of the STS-98 mission poses for the traditional inflight portrait...

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NASA image: STS-129 Auditorium Presentation
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Jan 11, 2010

STS-129 Auditorium Presentation

STS-129 Pilot Barry Wilmore, left, answers a question from the audience as Mission Specialist Leland Melvin, looks...

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NASA image: STS-134 Tweetup
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Apr 28, 2011

STS-134 Tweetup

NASA Twitter followers are seen through a space suit helmet during the STS-134 Tweetup, Thursday, April 28, 2011, at...

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NASA image: STS-129 Auditorium Presentation
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Jan 11, 2010

STS-129 Auditorium Presentation

STS-129 Mission Specialist Leland Melvin, answers a question as fellow crew members look on, Monday, Jan. 11, 2010,...

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NASA image: STS-128 Auditorium Presentation
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Nov 5, 2009

STS-128 Auditorium Presentation

European Space Agency astronaut Christer Fuglesang, a mission specialist on STS-128, far right, smiles during a...

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NASA image: STS-127 Tweetup
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Sep 24, 2009

STS-127 Tweetup

Canadian Space Agency Astronaut and STS-127 Mission Specialist Julie Payette answers questions at the NASA Tweetup...

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NASA image: STS-134 Tweetup
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Apr 28, 2011

STS-134 Tweetup

Actor Seth Green, a NASA Twitter follower, tweets from his device during the STS-134 Tweetup, Thursday, April 28,...

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NASA image: STS-129 Auditorium Presentation
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Jan 11, 2010

STS-129 Auditorium Presentation

STS-129 Mission Specialist Randy Bresnick, second from right, answers a question from the audience as fellow crew...

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NASA image: STS-134 Tweetup
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Apr 28, 2011

STS-134 Tweetup

Barbie Dolls stand by during the STS-134 Tweetup, Thursday, April 28, 2011, at Kennedy Space Center in Cape...

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NASA image: STS-134 Tweetup
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Apr 28, 2011

STS-134 Tweetup

Heather Good, Twitter handle @foundonmars, tweets during the STS-134 Tweetup, Thursday, April 28, 2011, at Kennedy...

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NASA image: STS-127 Tweetup
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Sep 24, 2009

STS-127 Tweetup

NASA Astronaut and STS-127 Mission Commander Mark Polansky, left, answers questions at the NASA Tweetup event held...

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NASA image: STS-129 Auditorium Presentation
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Jan 11, 2010

STS-129 Auditorium Presentation

STS-129 Mission Specialist Robert Satcher, lower right, interacts with the audience as he and fellow crew members...

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NASA image: STS-134 Tweetup
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Apr 28, 2011

STS-134 Tweetup

NASA Astronaut Clay Anderson speaks to NASA Twitter followers during the STS-134 Tweetup, Thursday, April 28, 2011,...

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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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