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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-34 Pilot Michael J. McCulley during T-30 press briefing at JSC
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Sep 5, 1989

STS-34 Pilot Michael J. McCulley during T-30 press briefing at JSC

STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, Pilot Michael J. McCulley reflects on a question during the thirty days...

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NASA image: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment observation
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Feb 5, 2015

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment observation

iss042e222241 (2/5/2015) --- Photographic documentation of the JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-3 (J-SSOD-3)...

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NASA image: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment observation
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Feb 5, 2015

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment observation

iss042e222236 (2/5/2015) --- Photographic documentation of the JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-3 (J-SSOD-3)...

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NASA image: Crewmember activity in flight deck during rendezvous operations
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Aug 24, 2016

Crewmember activity in flight deck during rendezvous operations

STS091-360-014 (2-12 June 1998) --- Astronaut Charles J. Precourt mans the commander's station on the flight deck of...

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NASA image: BIRDS-2 Satellite Deployment
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Aug 10, 2018

BIRDS-2 Satellite Deployment

iss056e130515 (8/10/2018) --- A view of the BIRDS-2 Satellite Deployment during JSSOD-9 operations. The JEM Small...

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NASA image: ARC-1943-A93-0074-9
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Jun 25, 1943

ARC-1943-A93-0074-9

Navy (Contract NOy-5604 SNVL 1691) NAS Air station Moffett Field, overhead view of Hangar 2 and 3 from North West...

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NASA image: STS-125 Preflight Training - EVA RCC Repair
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Apr 2, 2008

STS-125 Preflight Training - EVA RCC Repair

JSC2008-E-031806 (2 April 2008) --- Astronaut Andrew J. Feustel, STS-125 mission specialist, participates in an...

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NASA image: STS-125 Preflight Training - EVA RCC Repair
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Apr 2, 2008

STS-125 Preflight Training - EVA RCC Repair

JSC2008-E-031809 (2 April 2008) --- Astronauts Andrew J. Feustel (right) and Michael T. Good, both STS-125 mission...

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NASA image: JEM JSSOD operations
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Feb 5, 2015

JEM JSSOD operations

iss042e224107 (2/5/2015) --- Photographic documentation of the JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-3 (J-SSOD-3)...

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NASA image: ARC-1987-AC87-0297-50
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Apr 16, 1987

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AV-8B (NASA-719) and AV-8C (NASA-704) air to air formation flight with T-38, U-2 (NASA-708) with pilots G. Hardy and...

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NASA image: ARC-1943-A93-0074-7
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Jun 2, 1943

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Navy (Contract NOY-5604 SNVL 1689) NAS Airstation Moffett Field, broadside view of Hangar 2 from middle of landing...

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NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Aug 8, 2006

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

Chosen to power the upper stages of the new Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle (CLV) and the Ares V cargo segment, the J-2X...

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NASA image: 3rd and Future Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)
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Aug 8, 2006

3rd and Future Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)

Chosen to power the upper stages of the new Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle (CLV) and the Ares V cargo segment, the J-2X...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 28, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on April 28, 1991 at 7:33:14 am (EDT), STS-39 was a Department of...

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NASA image: STS-3 MISSION OPERATIONS CONTROL ROOM (MOCR) - JSC
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Mar 26, 1982

STS-3 MISSION OPERATIONS CONTROL ROOM (MOCR) - JSC

Mission Control Activities during the STS-3 Mission, Day-4 with: Maj. Gen. James A. Abrahamson, Associate...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 11, 1994

Space Shuttle Projects

Astronauts included in the STS-62 crew portrait include (standing left to right) mission specialists Charles D....

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1644
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Oct 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers inspect the placement of the TDRS-J spacecraft on a workstand in the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1642
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Oct 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers lower the suspended TDRS-J spacecraft onto a workstand in the Spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1575
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Oct 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers attach the container with the TDRS-J spacecraft inside to an overhead crane....

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1645
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Oct 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers secure the TDRS-J spacecraft to a workstand in the Spacecraft Assembly and...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1636
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Oct 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The TDRS-J spacecraft is unpacked and prepared to be moved to a workstand in the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1635
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Oct 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The TDRS-J spacecraft is unpacked in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1643
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Oct 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers supervise the placement of the TDRS-J spacecraft onto a workstand in the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1640
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Oct 18, 2002

KSC-02pp1640

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers move the suspended TDRS-J spacecraft towards a workstand in the Spacecraft...

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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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