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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: MS Wolf instructs MS Thomas in the operation of Cocult
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Mar 4, 1998

MS Wolf instructs MS Thomas in the operation of Cocult

S89-E-5310 (26 Jan 1998) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows astronauts David A. Wolf, former...

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NASA image: STS-81 preflight photos taken at the Kennedy Space Center
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Jan 7, 1997

STS-81 preflight photos taken at the Kennedy Space Center

S97-00253 (10 Dec. 1996) ---- After clearing the high bay door of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), the space...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1226
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Aug 11, 1997

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Carried atop an orbiter transporter, the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis rolls into the transfer aisle of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1345
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Sep 7, 1997

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STS-86 Commander James D. Wetherbee arrives in a T-38 jet at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility for the Terminal...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1221
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Aug 11, 1997

KSC-97PC1221

Carried atop an orbiter transporter, the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis makes the short journey from Orbiter...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 8, 1997

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-86 flight was the seventh shuttle-Mir docking mission, symbolized by seven stars. The international crew...

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NASA image: Lu and Clervoy discuss transfer operations in the Spacehab
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Jun 2, 1997

Lu and Clervoy discuss transfer operations in the Spacehab

STS084-304-004 (15-24 May 1997) --- Astronaut Edward T. Lu (left) gets an early start on transfer operations in the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 8, 1994

Space Shuttle Projects

Designed by the crew members, the STS-63 crew patch depicts the orbiter maneuvering to rendezvous with Russia's...

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NASA image: Portrait view of MS Foale on the middeck
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Dec 20, 1999

Portrait view of MS Foale on the middeck

S103-E-5001 (20 December 1999) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, making his first mission into space since spending...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc217
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Jan 23, 1997

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Returning NASA astronaut and former Mir 22 crew member John E. Blaha (left), puts his arm around his wife, Brenda,...

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NASA image: Linenger and Foale conduct transfer ops in the Priroda module
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Jun 30, 1997

Linenger and Foale conduct transfer ops in the Priroda module

STS084-371-021 (15-21 May 1997) --- Onboard Russia's Mir Space Station's Priroda Module, NASA's most recent...

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NASA image: Astronauts & cosmonauts sign Gagarin's diary
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Feb 22, 1995

Astronauts & cosmonauts sign Gagarin's diary

S95-04324 (22 March 1995) --- In keeping with Russian tradition, astronaut Norman E. Thagard (left), guest...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Mar 22, 1996

Microgravity

Astronaut Ronald M. Sega, payload commander, works in the glovebox facility in the Spacehab laboratory aboard the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1501
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Oct 6, 1997

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STS-86 Pilot Michael J. Bloomfield, the only space rookie on the crew, feels the heat from a tire on the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc461
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Apr 10, 1998

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STS-91 Mission Specialists Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D., and Janet Kavandi, Ph.D., participate in the Crew Equipment...

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NASA image: HP and RME 1331 - Pilot Edwards engages in experiments
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Mar 4, 1998

HP and RME 1331 - Pilot Edwards engages in experiments

S89-E-5383 (29 Jan 1998) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows astronaut Joe F. Edwards, Jr., pilot,...

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NASA image: Crewmember activity in the middeck including a meal
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Aug 24, 2016

Crewmember activity in the middeck including a meal

STS091-358-011 (2-12 June 1998) --- In Discovery's airlock, astronauts Charles J. Precourt, mission commander, and...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1502
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Oct 6, 1997

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STS-86 Commander James D. Wetherbee, at center, is greeted by KSC Space Shuttle officials shortly after landing the...

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NASA image: STS-81 crew on middeck preparing for re-entry
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Feb 14, 1997

STS-81 crew on middeck preparing for re-entry

STS081-308-032 (12-22 Jan. 1997) --- Astronaut Marsha S. Ivins appears almost lost among the bags of material to be...

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NASA image: Dunbar reviews checklist on forward flight deck
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Jul 22, 1995

Dunbar reviews checklist on forward flight deck

STS071-126-003 (29 June 1995) --- Astronaut Bonnie J. Dunbar, STS-71 mission specialist, occupies the commander's...

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NASA image: Astronaut Apt takes photos of the Earth from the aft flight deck
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Oct 28, 1996

Astronaut Apt takes photos of the Earth from the aft flight deck

STS079-341-036 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- Following the space shuttle Atlantis' separation from the Russian Mir Space...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1222
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Aug 11, 1997

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Carried atop an orbiter transporter, the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis makes the short journey from Orbiter...

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NASA image: STS-71 astronauts training in Russia
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Sep 20, 1994

STS-71 astronauts training in Russia

Astronauts Norman E. Thagard and Bonnie J. Dunbar in cosmonaut space suits in the Training Simulator Facility at the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1503
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Oct 6, 1997

KSC-97PC1503

STS-86 Mission Specialist Jean-Loup J.M. Chretien of the French Space Agency, CNES, can still feel heat from the...

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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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