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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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Jun 2, 1998

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With an enthusiastic crowd of KSC workers wishing them a safe journey, the STS-91 crew walks out from the crew...

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May 6, 1998

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STS-91 Mission Specialist Valery Ryumin, with the Russian Space Agency, is learning how to operate an M-113 armored...

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Jan 31, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Endeavour touches down on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc586
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May 4, 1998

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The STS-91 flight crew poses for a crew portrait after arriving at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility...

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May 11, 1997

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STS-84 crew members greet press representatives and other onlookers after their arrival at KSC’s Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc260
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Jan 31, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Endeavour closes the day peacefully on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: MS Grunsfeld moves freezer unit through transfer tunnel to Spacehab
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Feb 25, 1997

MS Grunsfeld moves freezer unit through transfer tunnel to Spacehab

STS081-361-026 (12-22 Jan 1997) --- Astronaut John M. Grunsfeld, mission specialist, floats into the Spacehab Double...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1244
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Aug 18, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Atop the crawler/transporter, the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis rolls out to Launch...

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NASA image: Biorack - plants in microgravity
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Feb 18, 1997

Biorack - plants in microgravity

STS081-318-020 (12-22 Jan. 1997) --- Astronaut Peter J. K. (Jeff) Wisoff at biorack in the Spacehab Double Module...

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NASA image: Lawrence exercises on the flight deck ergometer
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Aug 24, 2016

Lawrence exercises on the flight deck ergometer

STS091-401-008 (2-12 June 1998) --- Astronaut Wendy B. Lawrence, mission specialist, pedals a bicycle ergometer...

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NASA image: Commander Kevin Chilton and Pilot Richard Searfoss in forward flight deck
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Mar 23, 1996

Commander Kevin Chilton and Pilot Richard Searfoss in forward flight deck

S76-E-5138 (24 March 1996) --- Astronauts Kevin P. Chilton (left) and Richard A. Searfoss man the commander and...

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NASA image: Mission commander Readdy checks center-line camera in ODS
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Sep 18, 1996

Mission commander Readdy checks center-line camera in ODS

STS-79 mission commander William F. Readdy checks the center-line docking camera in the orbiter docking system (ODS)...

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NASA image: Endeavour's payload bay and tail assembly under the Earth limb
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Mar 4, 1998

Endeavour's payload bay and tail assembly under the Earth limb

S89-E-5456 (22-31 Jan 1998) --- This view of the cargo bay of the Earth orbiting Space Shuttle Endeavour was taken...

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Jan 19, 1998

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STS-89 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas, Ph.D., poses for photographers at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Flight deck rendezvous activities
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May 16, 1997

Flight deck rendezvous activities

STS084-357-009 (15-24 May 1997) --- Astronaut Jean-Fran?ois Clervoy, STS-84 payload commander, uses a hand held...

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NASA image: VOA - MS Dunbar supervises experiments on Spacehab
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Mar 4, 1998

VOA - MS Dunbar supervises experiments on Spacehab

S89-E-5660 (22-31 Jan 1998) --- Using a Payload General Support Computer (PGSC) onboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis,...

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NASA image: MS Grunsfeld at pilot's station on forward flight deck
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Feb 26, 1997

MS Grunsfeld at pilot's station on forward flight deck

STS081-368-018 (12-22 Jan. 1997) --- Astronaut John M. Grunsfeld, STS-81 mission specialist, mans the pilot's...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by STS-79 crew
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Jun 7, 2011

Earth Observation taken by STS-79 crew

STS79-E-5164 (20 September 1996) --- As the Space Shuttle Atlantis and Russia's Mir Space Station orbited Earth...

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NASA image: Mission specialist Blaha in Spacehab module
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Sep 18, 1996

Mission specialist Blaha in Spacehab module

STS79-E-5027 (18 September 1996) --- Astronaut John E. Blaha, near Spacehab lockers onboard the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-79 crewmembers at the aft flight deck windows
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Sep 24, 1996

STS-79 crewmembers at the aft flight deck windows

STS79-E-5379 (24 September 1996) --- Astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt, pilot, watches the Russia's Mir Space Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1245
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Aug 18, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Atop the crawler/transporter, the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis rolls out to Launch...

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NASA image: Cosmonauts and astronauts during medical operations training
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Jun 11, 1994

Cosmonauts and astronauts during medical operations training

Cosmonaut Gennadiy M. Strekalov (right), Mir-18 flight engineer, is briefed on medical supplies by Ezra D. Kucharz,...

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NASA image: Crewmember activity in flight deck during rendezvous operations
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Aug 24, 2016

Crewmember activity in flight deck during rendezvous operations

STS091-360-014 (2-12 June 1998) --- Astronaut Charles J. Precourt mans the commander's station on the flight deck of...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1249
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Aug 18, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Atop the crawler/transporter, the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis rolls out to Launch...

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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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