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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-98pc678
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Jun 2, 1998

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STS-91 Mission Specialist Wendy B. Lawrence is ready to go as her flight suit gets a final checkout in the...

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NASA image: JWST Stamp Issuance Ceremony
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Sep 8, 2022

JWST Stamp Issuance Ceremony

From left to right, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Webb Deputy Observatory Project Scientist, Erin Smith, NASA’s...

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NASA image: PATCH - STS-41G CREW - INSIGNIA
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Jun 21, 1984

PATCH - STS-41G CREW - INSIGNIA

S84-36158 (June 1984) --- The STS-41G Challenger mission insignia focuses on its seven crew members (first to exceed...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 patch
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Apr 6, 2004

Expedition 9 patch

ISS009-S-001 (6 April 2004) --- This emblem represents the Ninth Expedition to the International Space Station...

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NASA image: STS-72 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV-105), crew insignia
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May 1, 1995

STS-72 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV-105), crew insignia

STS072-S-001 (May 1995) --- The crew patch of STS-72 depicts the space shuttle Endeavour and some of the payloads on...

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NASA image: STS-48 official crew insignia
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Aug 27, 1999

STS-48 official crew insignia

STS048-S-001 (July 1991) --- Designed by the astronaut crew members, the patch represents the space shuttle orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0380
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Mar 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Pegasus barge, towed by the solid rocket booster retrieval ship Freedom Star to...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4902
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Sep 28, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This panoramic image shows tug boats maneuvering the Pegasus Barge carrying the Space...

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NASA image: Dr. Eugene Parker Speaks to Media
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Aug 9, 2018

Dr. Eugene Parker Speaks to Media

In the Kennedy Space Center's Operations and Support Building II, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, members of the news and...

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NASA image: Expedition 17 Patch
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Oct 1, 2007

Expedition 17 Patch

ISS017-S-001D (Oct. 2007) --- The Expedition 17 patch is meant to celebrate current human achievements in space as...

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NASA image: STS-7 CREW LOGO/INSIGNIA
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Jan 1, 1983

STS-7 CREW LOGO/INSIGNIA

S83-28355 (March 1983) --- The space shuttle Challenger, making its second flight into space on STS-7, is featured...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jan 1, 1997

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This photograph shows the mirrors of the High Resolution Mirror Assembly (HRMA) for the Chandra X-Ray Observatory...

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NASA image: Expedition 17 Patch
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Oct 1, 2007

Expedition 17 Patch

ISS017-S-001C (Oct. 2007) --- The Expedition 17 patch is meant to celebrate current human achievements in space as...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Mission 41-B official crew insignia
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Aug 26, 2008

Space Shuttle Mission 41-B official crew insignia

S83-45520 (December 1983) --- The space shuttle Challenger, making its fourth spaceflight, highlights the 41B...

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NASA image: EXP_33_patch_FINAL_OL
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Aug 9, 2011

EXP_33_patch_FINAL_OL

ISS033-S-001 (Dec. 2011) ---The Expedition 33 patch depicts the International Space Station (ISS) orbiting around...

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NASA image: JWST Stamp Issuance Ceremony
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Sep 8, 2022

JWST Stamp Issuance Ceremony

From left to right, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Webb Optical Telescope Element Manager, Lee Feinberg, NASA...

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NASA image: Exped 23 names FINAL 10-21-09
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Jan 25, 2010

Exped 23 names FINAL 10-21-09

ISS023-S-001B (November 2009) --- The focal point of the Expedition XXIII emblem illustrates the beautiful planet...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0378
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Mar 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Pegasus barge, towed by the solid rocket booster retrieval ship Freedom Star,...

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NASA image: Exped 23 final 5-6-09 nonames
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Jan 25, 2010

Exped 23 final 5-6-09 nonames

ISS023-S-001A (November 2009) --- The focal point of the Expedition XXIII emblem illustrates the beautiful planet...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1030
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Jul 10, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The payload canister containing the Cryogenic Infrared Spectrometers and Telescopes...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4130
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Sep 1, 2008

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HOUSTON, Texas -- STS119-S-001: The shape of the STS-119/15A patch comes from the shape of a solar array viewed at...

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NASA image: Exp 44 crew patch 2-20-13
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Dec 23, 2013

Exp 44 crew patch 2-20-13

ISS044-S-001 (February 2014) --- This is the insignia for the Expedition 44 mission. The International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4901
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Sep 28, 2010

KSC-2010-4901

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This panoramic image was taken from the balcony of the Operations Support Building II,...

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NASA image: STS-36 - OFFICIAL CREW INSIGNIA
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Nov 21, 1989

STS-36 - OFFICIAL CREW INSIGNIA

S89-20157 (November 1989) --- The dominant theme of the STS-36 patch, designed by the five astronaut crew members,...

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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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