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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: Astronauts Musgrave and Hoffman during first STS-61 EVA
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Dec 5, 1993

Astronauts Musgrave and Hoffman during first STS-61 EVA

STS061-86-048 (5 Dec 1993) --- Astronauts F. Story Musgrave (foreground) and Jeffrey A. Hoffman are pictured near...

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NASA image: STS-49 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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May 7, 1992

STS-49 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS049-S-251 (7 May 1992) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour soars toward Earth orbit where a crew of seven NASA...

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NASA image: Landing of STS-61 Shuttle Endeavour at Kennedy Space Center
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Dec 13, 1993

Landing of STS-61 Shuttle Endeavour at Kennedy Space Center

STS061-S-071 (13 Dec 1993) --- A rear view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it touches down on the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: STS-49 Endeavour, OV-105, landing on concrete runway 22 at EAFB, California
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May 16, 1992

STS-49 Endeavour, OV-105, landing on concrete runway 22 at EAFB, California

STS049-S-325 (16 May 1992) --- The main landing gear of Endeavour is just about to touch down at Edwards Air Force...

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NASA image: STS-49 crew in JSC's FB Shuttle Mission Simulator (SMS) during simulation
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Feb 19, 1992

STS-49 crew in JSC's FB Shuttle Mission Simulator (SMS) during simulation

S92-29406 (Feb 1992) --- Three mission specialists assigned to the STS-49 flight occupy temporary stations on the...

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NASA image: STS-41 Discovery, OV-103, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39
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Oct 6, 1990

STS-41 Discovery, OV-103, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39

STS041-S-101 (6 Oct 1990) --- Discovery lifts off from Launch Complex 39 at the Kennedy Space Center to begin a...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jun 14, 1993

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This close-up of astronaut and mission specialist Kathryn Thornton readies herself for submersion into the water in...

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NASA image: STS-49 MS Thornton in OV-105's payload bay during ASEM procedures
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May 14, 1992

STS-49 MS Thornton in OV-105's payload bay during ASEM procedures

STS049-81-093 (14 May 1992) --- Astronaut Kathryn C. Thornton joins three struts together, as fourth period of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 6, 1990

Space Shuttle Projects

Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on October 6, 1990 at 7:47:15 am (EDT), the STS-41 mission consisted of...

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NASA image: STS-41 crewmembers use fire extinguishers to control blaze at JSC's fire pit
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May 4, 1990

STS-41 crewmembers use fire extinguishers to control blaze at JSC's fire pit

S90-38933 (4 May 1990) --- The STS-41 astronaut crew participates in fire control training exercises at the Johnson...

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NASA image: STS-41 crew poses in front of OV-103 on concrete runway 22 at EAFB, Calif
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Oct 10, 1990

STS-41 crew poses in front of OV-103 on concrete runway 22 at EAFB, Calif

STS041-S-096 (10 Oct 1990) --- The five astronaut crewmembers of Discovery's most recent flight pose for their first...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-61
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Dec 2, 1993

Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-61

STS061-S-088 (2 Dec 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39B with a crew of six NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1125
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Sep 26, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-79 mission comes to a successful conclusion as the orbiter Atlantis touches...

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NASA image: STS-79 landing views
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Sep 26, 1996

STS-79 landing views

STS079-S-022 (26 Sept. 1996) --- The main landing gear of the space shuttle Atlantis touches down on Runway 15 at...

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NASA image: STS-79 landing views
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Sep 26, 1996

STS-79 landing views

STS079-S-021 (26 Sept. 1996) --- The drag chute on the space shuttle Atlantis is fully deployed as the orbiter rolls...

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NASA image: STS-79 preflight crew portrait
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Sep 9, 1998

STS-79 preflight crew portrait

STS079-S-002 (May 1996) --- In various venues, these seven astronauts have been in training for several months for...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-61
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Dec 2, 1993

Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-61

STS061-S-089 (2 Dec 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39B with a crew of six NASA...

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NASA image: STS-61 crewmembers in the WETF rehearsing for HST repair mission
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May 5, 1993

STS-61 crewmembers in the WETF rehearsing for HST repair mission

S93-33101 (5 Apr 1993) --- Wearing a training version of Space Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU), astronaut...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1123
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Sep 26, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-79 mission comes to a successful conclusion as the orbiter Atlantis touches...

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NASA image: Astronaut Story Musgrave in EMU in thermal vacuum chamber
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May 26, 1993

Astronaut Story Musgrave in EMU in thermal vacuum chamber

S93-34001 (26 May 1993) --- Astronaut F. Story Musgrave, wearing a training version of the Extravehicular Mobility...

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NASA image: STS-49 Landing at Edwards with First Drag Chute Landing
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May 16, 1992

STS-49 Landing at Edwards with First Drag Chute Landing

The Space Shuttle Endeavour concludes mission STS-49 at NASA's Ames-Dryden Flight Research Facility (later...

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NASA image: STS-79 and Mir 22 crew activities in the Priroda module
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Oct 31, 1996

STS-79 and Mir 22 crew activities in the Priroda module

STS079-350-028 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- Aboard Russian Mir Space Station's Spektr Module, astronaut John E. Blaha, now...

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NASA image: Astronaut Wilcutt with water transfer bag in docking module
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Oct 22, 1996

Astronaut Wilcutt with water transfer bag in docking module

STS079-335-001 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- Astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt traverses into Russia's Mir Space Station...

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NASA image: Astronaut Apt on the middeck with TIPS messages
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Nov 5, 1996

Astronaut Apt on the middeck with TIPS messages

STS079-365-004 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- During off-duty time, Jerome (Jay) Apt, a licensed amateur radio operator,...

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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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