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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: Landing of STS-59 Shuttle Endeavour at Edwards Air Force Base
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Apr 20, 1994

Landing of STS-59 Shuttle Endeavour at Edwards Air Force Base

STS059-S-107 (20 April 1994) --- The main landing gear of the Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down at Edwards Air...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 and 11 crews photographed during Apollo 10 debriefing
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Jun 3, 1969

Apollo 10 and 11 crews photographed during Apollo 10 debriefing

S69-35504 (June 1969) --- The prime crews of the Apollo 10 lunar orbit mission and the Apollo 11 lunar landing...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1247
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Jun 27, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After their arrival at KSC to prepare for launch on July 1, the STS-121 crew greets the...

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NASA image: STS-121 crewmembers leave the O&C Bldg. on their way to the launch pad
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Jul 4, 2006

STS-121 crewmembers leave the O&C Bldg. on their way to the launch pad

STS121-S-005 (4 July 2006) --- The STS-121 crewmembers, having donned their shuttle launch and entry suits, wave...

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NASA image: STS089-S-002
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Oct 1, 1997

STS089-S-002

STS089-S-002 (Oct. 1997) --- These seven astronauts and one cosmonaut represent the flight crew for the STS-89...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0830
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May 12, 2006

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, TEXAS - STS121-S-002 (5 April 2006) --- These seven astronauts take a break from training to...

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NASA image: Liftoff of STS-59 Shuttle Endeavour
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Apr 9, 1994

Liftoff of STS-59 Shuttle Endeavour

STS059-S-036 (9 April 1994) --- The liftoff of the Space Shuttle Endeavour is backdropped against a dawn sky at the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0281
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Feb 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the television studio at NASA Kennedy Space Center, the STS-121 crew answers...

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NASA image: STS-83 landing views
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Aug 16, 2016

STS-83 landing views

STS083-S-009 (8 April 1997) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia nears touchdown on the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF)...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 and 11 crews photographed during Apollo 10 debriefing
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Jun 3, 1969

Apollo 10 and 11 crews photographed during Apollo 10 debriefing

S69-35507 (June 1969) --- The prime crews of the Apollo 10 lunar orbit mission and the Apollo 11 lunar landing...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc462
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Mar 14, 1997

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STS-83 Alternate Mission Specialist Catherine "Cady" Coleman, Pilot Susan L. Still and Payload Commander Janice Voss...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1074
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Jun 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew have breakfast in the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc467
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Mar 14, 1997

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STS-83 Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt and Payload Commander Janice Voss check out one of the baskets for...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1248
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Jun 27, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After their arrival at KSC to prepare for launch on July 1, the STS-121 crew greets the...

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NASA image: STS-68 landing at Edwards Air Force Base
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Oct 11, 1994

STS-68 landing at Edwards Air Force Base

STS068-S-061 (11 October 1994) --- The drag chute system, one of 13 Detailed Test Objectives (DTO) for STS-68, is...

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NASA image: Fisheye view of flight deck and astronauts Gutierrez, Chilton and Clifford
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Apr 14, 1994

Fisheye view of flight deck and astronauts Gutierrez, Chilton and Clifford

STS059-12-035 (9-20 April 1994) --- A 16mm lens on a 35mm camera provides a "fish-eye" effect for this rare scene on...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc464
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Mar 14, 1997

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Three members of the STS-83 flight crew head toward the orbiter access arm on the 195-foot level Launch of Pad 39A...

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NASA image: STS-114 Homecoming Ceremony
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Aug 10, 2005

STS-114 Homecoming Ceremony

JSC2005-E-33333 (10 August 2005) --- Astronaut Eileen M. Collins, STS-114 commander, speaks from a lectern in...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc463
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Mar 14, 1997

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A member of the STS-83 flight crew enters the crew hatch of the Space Shuttle Columbia with the help of the white...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Apr 5, 2006

International Space Station (ISS)

These seven astronauts take a break from training to pose for the STS-121 crew portrait. From the left are mission...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc205
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Jan 22, 1998

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The STS-89 crew enjoy the traditional pre-liftoff "breakfast" in the crew quarters of the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Landing of STS-59 Endeavour, OV-105, at Edwards Air Force Base
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Apr 20, 1999

Landing of STS-59 Endeavour, OV-105, at Edwards Air Force Base

STS059-S-108 (20 April 1994) --- The main landing gear of the Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down at Edwards Air...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0887
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Apr 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, members of several Space Shuttle mission...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0282
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Feb 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the television studio at NASA Kennedy Space Center, the STS-121 crew answers...

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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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