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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-124/1J ISS Orbit 3 flight control team portrait
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Jun 9, 2008

STS-124/1J ISS Orbit 3 flight control team portrait

JSC2008-E-045777 (9 June 2008) --- The members of the STS-124/1J ISS Orbit 3 flight control team pose for a group...

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NASA image: KSC-82PC-0299
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Mar 22, 1982

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Columbia is cheered on its way by distinguished guests viewing the launch from the Schwartz Road VIP site, located...

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NASA image: LANDING - STS-3 - NORTHRUP STRIP, NM
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Mar 31, 1982

LANDING - STS-3 - NORTHRUP STRIP, NM

S82-28838 (30 March 1982) --- The space shuttle Columbia (STS-3) touches down on the Northrup Strip at White Sands...

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NASA image: LANDING - STS-3 - NORTHRUP STRIP, NM
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Mar 31, 1982

LANDING - STS-3 - NORTHRUP STRIP, NM

S82-28839 (30 March 1982) --- Seconds from touchdown, the space shuttle Columbia (STS-3), with astronauts Jack R....

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NASA image: OFFICIAL PORTRAIT - STS-3 - ASTRONAUTS LOUSMA AND FULLERTON
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Jan 13, 1982

OFFICIAL PORTRAIT - STS-3 - ASTRONAUTS LOUSMA AND FULLERTON

S82-25504 (20 Jan. 1982) --- These two veteran astronauts were named as prime crew members for STS-3 in the space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2581
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Mar 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-134 Pilot Greg H. Johnson performs a walkdown of space shuttle Endeavour's payload bay....

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NASA image: View of ESP 3 in the Payload Bay of the Endeavour during STS-118
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Aug 14, 2007

View of ESP 3 in the Payload Bay of the Endeavour during STS-118

S118-E-07094 (14 Aug. 2007) --- An external stowage platform (ESP-3) is photographed in the payload bay of Space...

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NASA image: View of ESP 3 in the Payload Bay of the Endeavour during STS-118
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Aug 14, 2007

View of ESP 3 in the Payload Bay of the Endeavour during STS-118

S118-E-07104 (14 Aug. 2007) --- An external stowage platform (ESP-3) is photographed in the payload bay of Space...

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NASA image: White Sands, Carrizozo Lava Beds, NM
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Mar 30, 1982

White Sands, Carrizozo Lava Beds, NM

STS003-10-613 (22-30 March 1982) --- A truly remarkable view of White Sands and the nearby Carrizozo Lava Beds in...

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NASA image: Astronauts Jack R. Lousma, right, and C. Gordon Fullerton greet the press
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Jan 25, 1982

Astronauts Jack R. Lousma, right, and C. Gordon Fullerton greet the press

S82-25900 (21 Jan. 1982) --- Astronaut Jack R. Lousma, right, and C. Gordon Fullerton greet the press during a...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 1, 1985

Spacelab

Spacelab-3 launched aboard STS-51B, with the major science objective being to perform engineering tests on two new...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jun 1, 1985

Around Marshall

Spacelab-3 launched aboard STS-51B, with the major science objective being to perform engineering tests on two new...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 1, 1985

Spacelab

Spacelab-3 launched aboard STS-51B, with the major science objective being to perform engineering tests on two new...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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May 1, 1985

Spacelab

Spacelab-3 launched aboard STS-51B, with the major science objective being to perform engineering tests on two new...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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May 1, 1985

Spacelab

Spacelab-3 launched aboard STS-51B, with the major science objective being to perform engineering tests on two new...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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May 1, 1985

Spacelab

Spacelab-3 launched aboard STS-51B, with the major science objective being to perform engineering tests on two new...

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NASA image: STS 51B/SPACELAB (SL)-3 - CREW INSIGNIA
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Jan 1, 1984

STS 51B/SPACELAB (SL)-3 - CREW INSIGNIA

S84-44372 (December 1984) --- The space shuttle Discovery and its science module payload are featured in the...

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NASA image: STS-128 EVA 3 Node 3 Tranquility Avionics Cable Routing OPS
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Sep 5, 2009

STS-128 EVA 3 Node 3 Tranquility Avionics Cable Routing OPS

S128-E-007720 (5 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut John “Danny” Olivas (left) and European Space Agency astronaut...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2583
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Mar 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-134 Commander Mark Kelly, lying down, and Professor Sam Ting, Alpha Magnetic...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2578
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Mar 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-134 Mission Specialist Andrew Feustel performs a walkdown of space shuttle Endeavour's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2577
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Mar 30, 2011

KSC-2011-2577

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-134 Mission Specialist Andrew Feustel performs a walkdown of space shuttle Endeavour's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2579
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Mar 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-134 Mission Specialist Michael Fincke, right, performs a walkdown of space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2576
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Mar 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-134 Mission Specialist Greg Chamitoff performs a walkdown of space shuttle Endeavour's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2580
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Mar 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-134 Mission Specialist Michael Fincke, right, and Pilot Greg H. Johnson, center, perform...

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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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