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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 Lucid and Blaha on the aft flight deck
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Sep 20, 1996

Astronauts Lucid and Blaha on the aft flight deck

STS79-E-5131 (20 September 1996) --- Astronauts Shannon W. Lucid and John E. Blaha, sharing a third flight together...

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NASA image: STS-105 Flight Control Team Photo
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Jul 31, 2001

STS-105 Flight Control Team Photo

JSC2001-02115 (31 July 2001) --- The flight controllers for the Ascent/Entry shift for the upcoming STS-105 mission...

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NASA image: STS-58 crew onboard portrait
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Oct 19, 1993

STS-58 crew onboard portrait

STS058-16-008 (18 Oct.-1 Nov. 1993) --- Inside the science module aboard the Earth-orbiting space shuttle Columbia,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1508
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Feb 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At a media conference following the day-long Flight Readiness Review of space shuttle...

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NASA image: Mir 21 crew portraits
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Jul 14, 1995

Mir 21 crew portraits

S95-16674 (14 July 1995) --- On the left is the Mir-21 crew consisting of cosmonaut Yuriy V. Usachov (standing),...

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NASA image: STS-58 Columbia, OV-102, SLS-2 crew participates in TCDT at KSC
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Sep 20, 1993

STS-58 Columbia, OV-102, SLS-2 crew participates in TCDT at KSC

S93-45004 (20 Sept 1993) --- Posing for a crew portrait, with the Space Shuttle Columbia at Launch Pad 39B, are the...

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NASA image: STS-43 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39A
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Aug 2, 1991

STS-43 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39A

STS043-S-090 (2 Aug 1991) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis soars toward space to begin a scheduled nine-day mission....

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NASA image: Launch of STS-58 Space Shuttle Columbia
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Oct 18, 1993

Launch of STS-58 Space Shuttle Columbia

STS058-S-091 (18 Oct 1993) --- A distant shot shows the Space Shuttle Columbia, lifting off from Launch Complex 39...

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NASA image: The landing of STS-58 Columbia, OV-102, at Edwards Air Force Base
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Nov 1, 1993

The landing of STS-58 Columbia, OV-102, at Edwards Air Force Base

STS058-S-128 (1 Nov 1993) --- The nose gear of the Space Shuttle Columbia is about to touch down on the runway at...

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NASA image: KSC-96PC993
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Aug 20, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis, with its new external tank/solid rocket booster stack, rolls out to Pad 39A...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1804
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Feb 20, 2009

KSC-2009-1804

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Associate Administrator for Space Operations Bill Gerstenmaier, Space Shuttle Program Manager...

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NASA image: STS-43 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39A
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Aug 2, 1991

STS-43 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39A

STS043-S-087 (2 Aug 1991) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis soars toward space to begin a scheduled nine-day mission....

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NASA image: STS-58 crew portrait
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May 1, 1993

STS-58 crew portrait

STS058-S-002 (May 1993) --- Wearing training versions of their launch and entry garments, the seven crew members...

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NASA image: KSC-96PC994
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Aug 20, 1996

KSC-96PC994

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis, with its new external tank/solid rocket booster stack, rolls out to Pad 39A...

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NASA image: KSC-96PC995
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Aug 20, 1996

KSC-96PC995

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis, with its new external tank/solid rocket booster stack, rolls out to Pad 39A...

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NASA image: STS-105 Coveage in the MCC
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Aug 14, 2001

STS-105 Coveage in the MCC

JSC2001-E-24998 (10 August 2001) --- Flight director John Shannon studies pre-flight data at his console in the...

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NASA image: Mir 22 crew works in Base Block module
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Nov 1, 1996

Mir 22 crew works in Base Block module

STS079-353-023 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- Cosmonaut Valeri Korzun, Mir-22 commander, is pictured near the camera rack on...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1805
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Feb 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the flight readiness review news conference for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-91pc-1403
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Aug 2, 1991

KSC-91pc-1403

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Shuttle Atlantis breaks free from the confines of Earth as it soars towards...

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NASA image: STS-43 Atlantis, OV-104, soars into space after liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39A
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Aug 2, 1991

STS-43 Atlantis, OV-104, soars into space after liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39A

STS043-S-088 (2 Aug 1991) --- A low angle, 35mm view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis as it soars toward space to begin...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1505
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Feb 3, 2009

KSC-2009-1505

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Mike Curie (left), with NASA Public Affairs, introduces NASA managers following their...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1427
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May 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Associate Administrator for Space Operations Bill Gerstenmaier (left) answers a question...

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NASA image: STS-43 TDRS-E / IUS is deployed from OV-104's payload bay (PLB)
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Aug 2, 1991

STS-43 TDRS-E / IUS is deployed from OV-104's payload bay (PLB)

STS043-72-059 (2 Aug 1991) --- The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-E), leaves the payload bay of the...

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NASA image: STS-58 Landing at Edwards with Drag Chute
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Nov 1, 1993

STS-58 Landing at Edwards with Drag Chute

A drag chute slows the space shuttle Columbia as it rolls to a perfect landing concluding NASA's longest mission at...

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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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