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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: Flight Director Tommy Holloway during STS-5 pre-flight press briefing
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Oct 18, 1982

Flight Director Tommy Holloway during STS-5 pre-flight press briefing

Flight Director Tommy Holloway listens to a question from a news media representative during a STS-5 pre-flight...

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NASA image: STS-92 - Landing at Edwards Air Force Base
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Oct 24, 2000

STS-92 - Landing at Edwards Air Force Base

With its drag parachute deployed to help slow it down, the Space Shuttle Discovery rolls down the runway after...

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NASA image: STS-2 backup Crewmen Lousma and Fullerton in the bldg 5 Shuttle simulator
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Sep 11, 1981

STS-2 backup Crewmen Lousma and Fullerton in the bldg 5 Shuttle simulator

S81-36714 (14 Nov. 1981) --- These two veteran astronauts were named today as the official prime crew members of...

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NASA image: STS-129 Tweetup
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Nov 15, 2009

STS-129 Tweetup

Twitter user Karim Jazouani from Casablanca, Morocco, who goes by the twitter name @karimjazouani, uses his laptop...

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NASA image: STS-129 Tweetup
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Nov 15, 2009

STS-129 Tweetup

Twitter users arrive for the start of a two-day NASA Tweetup event held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape...

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NASA image: STS-129 Tweetup
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Nov 15, 2009

STS-129 Tweetup

Twitter user Karim Jazouani from Casablanca, Morocco, who goes by the twitter name @karimjazouani, uses his laptop...

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NASA image: STS-129 Tweetup
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Nov 15, 2009

STS-129 Tweetup

Twitter users arrive for the start of a two-day NASA Tweetup event held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape...

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NASA image: STS-129 Tweetup
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Nov 15, 2009

STS-129 Tweetup

Twitter user Paul Thompson from Dallas, Texas, who goes by the twitter name @flyingphotog, uses his laptop during a...

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NASA image: STS-129 Tweetup
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Nov 15, 2009

STS-129 Tweetup

A NASA "Tweep" has his picture taken in front of space shuttle Atlantis at launch pad 39A during a tour of Kennedy...

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NASA image: STS-129 Tweetup
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Nov 16, 2009

STS-129 Tweetup

NASA Twitter followers attending a two-day NASA Tweetup presented NASA Public Affairs Officers with a signed poster...

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NASA image: STS-127 Tweetup
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Sep 24, 2009

STS-127 Tweetup

NASA Astronaut and Mission Speciliast Tom Marshburn answers questions at the NASA Tweetup event held at NASA...

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NASA image: STS-133 Launch Tweetup
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Nov 1, 2010

STS-133 Launch Tweetup

sends streaming live video via a mobile phone attached to his hat to his website of Phylise Banner, who goes by...

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NASA image: STS-129 Tweetup
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Nov 15, 2009

STS-129 Tweetup

NASA Twitter follower Heather Goss from Washington, DC, who goes by the twitter name @heathermg, twitters as she...

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NASA image: STS-129 Tweetup
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Nov 15, 2009

STS-129 Tweetup

Twitter users arrive for the start of a two-day NASA Tweetup event held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape...

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NASA image: STS-60 crew during egress training
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Dec 10, 1993

STS-60 crew during egress training

Astronauts Charles F. Bolden Jr. (left) and Kenneth S. Reightler, commander and pilot, respectively, for the STS-60...

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Sep 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Mission Specialist Sandra Magnus has her helmet adjusted during suit check,...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1317
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Sep 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-112 Mission Specialist Fyodor Yurchikhin has his launch and entry suit checked for...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1321
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Sep 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Mission Specialist David Wolf adjusts his helmet during suit check, part of...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1318
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Sep 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Mission Specialist David Wolf waves for the camera during his suit check, is...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1320
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Sep 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Mission Specialist Sandra Magnus gets help donning her boots during suit check,...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1323
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Sep 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Mission Specialist Piers Sellers tries out his helmet during suit check, part...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1322
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Sep 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Mission Specialist Piers Sellers undergoes suit check, part of Terminal...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 8, 1994

Microgravity

STS-65 Payload Bay Area

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Oct 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-113 and Expedition 6 crews head for the Astrovan to take them to Launch Pad...

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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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