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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: STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39A
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Jul 8, 1994

STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39A

STS065-S-048 (8 July 1994) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia, with six NASA astronauts and a Japanese payload...

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NASA image: STS-65 Japanese Payload Specialist Mukai at CCT side hatch during training
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Nov 22, 1993

STS-65 Japanese Payload Specialist Mukai at CCT side hatch during training

STS-65 Japanese Payload Specialist Chiaki Mukai takes a break from training at the Johnson Space Center (JSC)....

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 21, 1992

Microgravity

Vapor Crystal Growth System developed in IML-1, Mercuric Iodide Crystal grown in microgravity FES/VCGS (Fluids...

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NASA image: STS-42 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad
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Jan 22, 1992

STS-42 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad

STS042-S-064 (22 Jan 1992) --- A horizontal image of liftoff of STS-42, with a crew of seven and the International...

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NASA image: STS-42 Discovery, OV-103, official crew portrait
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Nov 24, 1999

STS-42 Discovery, OV-103, official crew portrait

STS042-S-002 (November 1991) --- Payload specialists representing Canada and the European Space Agency (CSA - ESA)...

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NASA image: STS-42 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on runway 22 at EAFB, Calif
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on runway 22 at EAFB, Calif

STS042-S-094 (30 Jan 1992) --- Space Shuttle Discovery lands on Runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base in southern...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jan 22, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Onboard Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-42) the seven crewmembers pose for a traditional in-space portrait in the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 26, 1994

Microgravity

The crew assigned to the STS-65 mission included (seated left to right) Richard J. (Rick) Hieb, payload commander;...

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NASA image: KSC-94PC-611
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Apr 4, 1994

KSC-94PC-611

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston, Texas -- -- STS065(S)002 -- STS-65 Official Crew Portrait --- Six NASA astronauts and...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Typical metal sample that was processed by TEMPUS (Tiegelfreies Elektromagnetisches Prozessieren Unter...

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NASA image: STS-42 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on runway 22 at EAFB, Calif
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on runway 22 at EAFB, Calif

STS042-S-093 (30 Jan 1992) --- Space Shuttle Discovery is just about to ease down its main gear on Runway 22 at...

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NASA image: STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, with drag chute deployed lands at KSC SLF
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, with drag chute deployed lands at KSC SLF

The Space Shuttle Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, its drag chute fully deployed, completes a record duration...

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NASA image: STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A
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Jul 8, 1994

STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A

Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, begins its roll maneuver after clearing the fixed service structure (FSS) tower...

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NASA image: STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, clears launch tower after liftoff from KSC LC 39A
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Jul 8, 1994

STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, clears launch tower after liftoff from KSC LC 39A

Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, heads skyward after clearing the fixed service structure (FSS) tower at Kennedy...

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NASA image: STS-65 crewmembers pose in front of OV-102 after landing at KSC's SLF
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 crewmembers pose in front of OV-102 after landing at KSC's SLF

STS-65 Commander Robert D. Cabana (right) and Mission Specialist Donald A. Thomas, wearing launch and entry suits...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 10, 1994

Microgravity

TEMPUS, an electromagnetic levitation facility that allows containerless processing of metallic samples in...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, rises above KSC LC Pad 39A during liftoff
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Jul 8, 1994

STS-65 Columbia, OV-102, rises above KSC LC Pad 39A during liftoff

Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, rises above Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39A after liftoff...

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NASA image: Official portrait of STS-42 IML-1 Payload Specialist Roberta L. Bondar
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Oct 28, 1991

Official portrait of STS-42 IML-1 Payload Specialist Roberta L. Bondar

S91-51633 (November 1991) --- Astronaut Roberta L. Bondar, Canadian payload specialist.

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NASA image: STS-42 MS Hilmers and Payload Specialist Merbold use IML-1 visual stimulator
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 MS Hilmers and Payload Specialist Merbold use IML-1 visual stimulator

STS042-203-024 (22-30 Jan. 1992) --- Astronaut David C. Hilmers (right), STS-42 mission specialist, assists European...

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NASA image: STS-42 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia
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Nov 24, 1999

STS-42 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia

STS042-S-001 (October 1991) --- Designed by the crew members, the International Microgravity Lab-1 (IML-1) insignia...

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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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