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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: Microgravity
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Apr 8, 1993

Microgravity

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-56) onboard photo of Mission Specialist Michael Foale working in the Atmospheric...

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NASA image: UP Aerospace Rocket Launch from NM with NASA Technologies Onboard
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Sep 12, 2018

UP Aerospace Rocket Launch from NM with NASA Technologies Onboard

UP Aerospace SpaceLoft rocket launched into space Sept 12, 2018 from Spaceport America in New Mexico carrying three...

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NASA image: UP Aerospace Rocket Launch from NM with NASA Technologies Onboard
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Sep 12, 2018

UP Aerospace Rocket Launch from NM with NASA Technologies Onboard

UP Aerospace SpaceLoft rocket launched into space Sept 12, 2018 from Spaceport America in New Mexico carrying three...

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NASA image: UP Aerospace Rocket Launch from NM with NASA Technologies Onboard
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Sep 12, 2018

UP Aerospace Rocket Launch from NM with NASA Technologies Onboard

UP Aerospace SpaceLoft rocket launched into space Sept 12, 2018 from Spaceport America in New Mexico carrying three...

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NASA image: UP Aerospace Rocket Launch from NM with NASA Technologies Onboard
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Sep 12, 2018

UP Aerospace Rocket Launch from NM with NASA Technologies Onboard

UP Aerospace SpaceLoft rocket launched into space Sept 12, 2018 from Spaceport America in New Mexico carrying three...

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NASA image: UP Aerospace Rocket Launch from NM with NASA Technologies Onboard
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Sep 12, 2018

UP Aerospace Rocket Launch from NM with NASA Technologies Onboard

UP Aerospace SpaceLoft rocket launched into space Sept 12, 2018 from Spaceport America in New Mexico carrying three...

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NASA image: STS-46 crew poses for onboard (in-space) portrait on OV-104's middeck
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Aug 8, 1992

STS-46 crew poses for onboard (in-space) portrait on OV-104's middeck

STS046-12-009 (31 July-8 Aug. 1992) --- The seven crew members for the STS-46 mission pose for the traditional...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Mar 24, 1992

Spacelab

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-45) onboard photo of open cargo bay with the forward portion of the Atmospheric...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 30, 1993

Spacelab

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-56) onboard photo of the Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science (ATLAS-2)...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 30, 1993

Spacelab

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-56) onboard photo of the Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science (ATLAS-2)...

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NASA image: STS-59 crewmembers in training for onboard Earth observations
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Aug 26, 1993

STS-59 crewmembers in training for onboard Earth observations

S93-42727 (26 Aug 1993) --- The six astronauts in training for the STS-59 mission are given some onboard Earth...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 4, 1994

Space Shuttle Project

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-62) Mission commander John H. Casper (right) and Mission specialist Charles...

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NASA image: STS-89 crewmembers perform various tasks onboard Endeavour
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Mar 3, 1998

STS-89 crewmembers perform various tasks onboard Endeavour

S89-E-5196 (25 Jan 1998) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows astronaut James F. Reilly, mission...

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NASA image: STS-35 crewmembers in sleep station compartments on OV-102's middeck
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Dec 11, 1990

STS-35 crewmembers in sleep station compartments on OV-102's middeck

Though they are not actually asleep, three STS-35 crewmembers demonstrate the bunk-style sleep compartments onboard...

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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: STS-5 crew onboard portrait on port side middeck
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Nov 16, 1982

STS-5 crew onboard portrait on port side middeck

STS005-07-267 (12 Nov. 1982) --- A pre-set 35mm camera?s exposure of all four STS-5 astronaut crew members reveals a...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 8, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

Astronauts are clowning around in space in this STS-51A onboard photo. Astronaut Gardner, holds a “For Sale” sign...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 8, 1994

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-65) Mission Specialist Leroy Chiao (top) and Mission Specialist Donald A. Thomas...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 8, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

Astronauts are clowning around in space in this STS-51A onboard photo. Astronaut Gardner, holds a “For Sale” sign...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 8, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

Sharing this scene with a half-moon is the Tethered Satellite System (TSS), in a photo captured onboard the STS-46....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 24, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

This STS-46 onboard photo is of the Tethered Satellite System-1 (TSS-1) being deployed from its boom as it is...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Dec 7, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

In this image, the five STS-97 crew members pose with the 3 members of the Expedition One crew onboard the...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 25, 1992

Spacelab

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-50) onboard photo of the United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-1) module in...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Mar 4, 1994

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-62) Pilot Andrew M. Allen looks over a procedures book in the midst of a 14-day...

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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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