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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: LAUNCH - STS-8 - KSC
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Sep 1, 1983

LAUNCH - STS-8 - KSC

S83-39512 (30 Aug. 1983) --- NASA's eighth space shuttle launch lights up the Florida sky at 2:32 a.m. (EDT), Aug....

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NASA image: INFLIGHT (MISSION CONTROL CENTER [MCC]) - STS-11/41B - JSC
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Feb 11, 1984

INFLIGHT (MISSION CONTROL CENTER [MCC]) - STS-11/41B - JSC

S84-26977 (11 Feb 1984) --- Flight Director Randy Stone, left, and Gary Coen, center foreground, watch a monitor in...

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NASA image: STS-35 crewmembers in M113 tracked vehicle during TCDT at KSC
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Apr 27, 1990

STS-35 crewmembers in M113 tracked vehicle during TCDT at KSC

S90-40670 (13 June 1990) --- STS-35 crewmembers take a ride in the M113 tracked vehicle during emergency training...

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NASA image: STS-27 Atlantis, OV-104, terminal countdown demonstration test (TCDT) at KSC
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Nov 14, 1988

STS-27 Atlantis, OV-104, terminal countdown demonstration test (TCDT) at KSC

S88-53088 (2 Dec. 1988) --- The STS-27 crew strides down the ramp from the Operations and Checkout Building at...

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NASA image: STS-35 stowage volume G with contingency water container (CWC) onboard OV-102
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Dec 8, 1990

STS-35 stowage volume G with contingency water container (CWC) onboard OV-102

STS035-12-005 (2-10 Dec 1990) --- During STS-35, middeck stowage volume G and a contingency water container (CWC)...

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NASA image: Thunderstorms, Indian Ocean
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Dec 10, 1990

Thunderstorms, Indian Ocean

STS035-607-024 (2-10 Dec. 1990) --- This is one of 25 visuals used by the STS-35 crew at its Dec. 20, 1990...

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NASA image: STS-8 - INSIGNIAS
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Apr 21, 1983

STS-8 - INSIGNIAS

S83-30608 (29 April 1983) --- The night launch of the space shuttle Challenger heading toward its third...

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NASA image: Astronaut Candiates - 1978 Shuttle Program
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Jan 25, 2010

Astronaut Candiates - 1978 Shuttle Program

S78-26481 (January 1978) --- This is a montage of the individual portraits of the 35-member 1978 class of astronaut...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Dec 2, 1990

Space Science

STS-35 lifted off December 2, 1990, at 1:19 am EST, aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia. Her crew of eight...

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NASA image: STS-27 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia
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Jul 6, 1988

STS-27 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia

S88-41481 (15 July 1988) --- This is the official insignia of the NASA STS-27 mission. The patch depicts the space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1524
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May 31, 2008

KSC-08pd1524

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A group from the first graduating class of astronauts after the Apollo program gathers at...

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NASA image: SLS Core Stage Pathfinder Transport to VAB
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Oct 1, 2019

SLS Core Stage Pathfinder Transport to VAB

Jacobs TOSC Launch Vehicle Technical Operations technicians review procedures before the start of offloading the...

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NASA image: STS-35 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crew insignia
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Jan 29, 1990

STS-35 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crew insignia

STS035-S-001 (29 Jan. 1990) --- Designed by the crew members assigned to the mission, the STS-35 crew patch...

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NASA image: Glaciers and Sea Level Rise
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Dec 8, 2017

Glaciers and Sea Level Rise

Small valley glacier exiting the Devon Island Ice Cap in Canada. To learn about the contributions of glaciers to sea...

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NASA image: Glaciers and Sea Level Rise
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Dec 8, 2017

Glaciers and Sea Level Rise

Aerial view of the Sverdrup Glacier, a river of ice that flows from the interior of the Devon Island Ice Cap...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1525
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May 31, 2008

KSC-08pd1525

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Brewster Shaw is a former astronaut from the first graduating class of astronauts after the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1526
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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- All eyes look skyward as space shuttle Discovery launches on its STS-124 mission. The group...

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NASA image: CREW CANDIDATES - SHUTTLE - JSC
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Jan 31, 1977

CREW CANDIDATES - SHUTTLE - JSC

S78-26569 (31 Jan. 1978) --- The 35 new astronaut candidates, presented Jan. 31, 1978, in the Building 2 auditorium...

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NASA image: STS-27 crew activities
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Jun 30, 2009

STS-27 crew activities

Photographic documentation showing STS-27 crew activities. Views include: mission commander Robert L. Gibson sits in...

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NASA image: STS-51A CREW INSIGNIA
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Aug 21, 1984

STS-51A CREW INSIGNIA

S84-40148 (8 Oct. 1984) --- The space shuttle Discovery en route to Earth orbit for NASA's 51-A mission is...

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NASA image: Cryosphere | Episode 8: The Launch
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Dec 13, 2018

Cryosphere | Episode 8: The Launch

It’s 5 a.m. on a normal September day and #NASAExplorers have gathered in a California field to watch a rocket...

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NASA image: Landsat's Global View of Ice Velocity
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Dec 12, 2016

Landsat's Global View of Ice Velocity

Ice from glaciers constantly flows into the ocean, but the speed the ice moves at changes. Landsat 8 provides...

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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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