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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-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Apr 24, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS031-S-064 (24 April 1990) --- A horizontal view of the launch of the STS-31 mission. Onboard Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4178
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Jul 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – CNN correspondent John Zarella, left, moderates NASA's 40th Anniversary of Apollo Celebration...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0631
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Apr 24, 1990

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Discovery soars into the morning skies above Florida, carying a crew...

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NASA image: KSC-84PC-0121
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Feb 11, 1984

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Commander Vance Brand and Pilot Robert 'Hoot' Gibson guide spaceship Challenger to the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Gibson on flight deck starboard station
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Feb 12, 1984

Astronaut Gibson on flight deck starboard station

S84-27027 (3-11 Feb 1984) --- Astronaut Robert L. Gibson, STS-41B pilot, reviews some teleprinter copy on the flight...

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NASA image: Crewmember activities in the flight deck
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May 18, 1995

Crewmember activities in the flight deck

41B-07-230 (S84-27027) (3-11 February 1984) ---Astronaut Robert L. Gibson, 41-B pilot, reviews some teleprinter copy...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0843
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Apr 30, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, new inductees Joe Allen (left) and...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-630
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Apr 24, 1990

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off from Pad 39-B at 8:33 a.m. EDT carrying a crew...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4187
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Jul 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Apollo/Saturn V Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is filled with guests...

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NASA image: KSC-90PC-0629
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Apr 24, 1990

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The space shuttle Discovery lifts off from Launch Pad 39-B at 8:33 a.m. EDT carrying a crew of five and the Hubble...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Apr 24, 1990

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

The STS-31 crew launched aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on April 24, 1990 at 8:33:51am (EDT). Included in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4179
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Jul 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With CNN correspondent John Zarella (left) moderating, Apollo astronauts (at the dais) Buzz...

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NASA image: Views of the Challenger landing at Kennedy to end shuttle mission 41-B
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Feb 14, 1984

Views of the Challenger landing at Kennedy to end shuttle mission 41-B

S84-27154 (11 Feb 1984) --- The first Space Shuttle landing on the Kennedy Space Center?s landing facility was...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Apr 24, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS031-S-073 (24 April 1990) --? A vertical view of the launch of the STS-31 mission. Onboard Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4188
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Jul 16, 2009

KSC-2009-4188

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Apollo/Saturn V Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is filled with guests...

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NASA image: Inflight - STS-11/41B (MISSION CONTROL CENTER [MCC]) - JSC
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Feb 8, 1984

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

S84-26503 (7 Feb 1984) --- This wide angle, overall view of activity in the mission operations control room in the...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, OV-103, onboard (in-space) crew portrait
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, OV-103, onboard (in-space) crew portrait

STS031-12-031 (24-29 April 1990) --- On Discovery's middeck, the STS-31 crew poses for a traditional in-flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4196
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Jul 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Apollo astronauts who participated in NASA's 40th Anniversary of Apollo Celebration at NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0828
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Apr 30, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Kennedy Space Center Director Jim Kennedy talks to inductees and guests at the...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0643
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Apr 8, 1990

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Loren J. Shriver (left), commander of Space Shuttle Mission STS-31, enjoys a laugh...

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NASA image: KSC-84PC-0086
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Feb 11, 1984

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Ground crew members perform initial post-landing procedures on orbiter Challenger as the the...

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NASA image: KSC-90PC-0633
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Apr 24, 1990

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The space shuttle Discovery lifts off from Launch Pad 39-B at 8:33 a.m. EDT carrying a crew of five and the Hubble...

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NASA image: STS-31 crew monitors Hubble Space Telescope (HST) from OV-103's flight deck
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 crew monitors Hubble Space Telescope (HST) from OV-103's flight deck

STS031-10-027 (24-29 April 1990) --- A "fish eye" lens captured this overall view of the aft flight deck of Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4189
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Jul 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Apollo/Saturn V Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Apollo astronaut...

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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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