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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: CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51-L
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Sep 12, 1985

CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51-L

S85-40171 (5 Sept. 1985) --- Astronaut Judith A. Resnik, in her office, at the Johnson Space Center (JSC). Resnik is...

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NASA image: Flags at half-staff in memorial of STS 51-L crewmembers
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Feb 3, 1986

Flags at half-staff in memorial of STS 51-L crewmembers

S86-26436 (31 Jan. 1986) --- The United States flag, in front of the Johnson Space Center’s (JSC) project management...

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NASA image: STS-26 Mission Control Center (MCC) activity at JSC
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Oct 2, 1988

STS-26 Mission Control Center (MCC) activity at JSC

Flight controllers in JSC's Mission Control Center (MCC) Bldg 30 flight control room (FCR) listen to a presentation...

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NASA image: Christa McAuliffe surveys middeck mockup
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Jan 8, 1986

Christa McAuliffe surveys middeck mockup

S86-25188 (December 1985) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe, a school teacher Concord New Hampshire, surveys a ground...

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NASA image: Portrait - Astronaut McNair, Ronald E.
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Jul 2, 1985

Portrait - Astronaut McNair, Ronald E.

S85-36539 (2 July 1985) --- Official portrait photograph of Astronaut Ronald E. McNair. Dr. McNair is in the blue...

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NASA image: Christa McAuliffe - "Teacher in Space" Participants - Announcement - JSC
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Dec 17, 1985

Christa McAuliffe - "Teacher in Space" Participants - Announcement - JSC

S85-46206 (December 1985) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe, STS-51L payload specialist representing the Teacher-in-Space...

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NASA image: Christa McAuliffe removing helmet after egress training
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Jan 8, 1986

Christa McAuliffe removing helmet after egress training

S86-25182 (for release January 1986) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe, STS-51L citizen observer/payload specialist,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1221
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Jan 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1221

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Stephen Feldman, president of The Astronauts Memorial Foundation, left; Dr. June Scobee...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1220
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Jan 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1220

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dr. June Scobee Rodgers, the founding chair of the Challenger Center for Space Science...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1239
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Jan 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1239

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Stephen Feldman, president of the Astronauts Memorial Foundation, left; Dr. June Scobee...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC pad 39B
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Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC pad 39B

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from mobile launcher platform at Kennedy Space Center (KSC)...

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NASA image: 2019 Day of Remembrance
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Feb 7, 2019

2019 Day of Remembrance

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Director Jody Singer looks solemnly toward a display honoring the crews of space...

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NASA image: NASA Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes with Day of Remembrance
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Jan 27, 2022

NASA Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes with Day of Remembrance

NASA honors members of the NASA family who lost their lives while furthering the cause of exploration and discovery,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2213
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Apr 26, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The winning students and their teachers of the 2013 DuPont Challenge Science Essay...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2212
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Apr 26, 2013

KSC-2013-2212

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The winning students and their teachers of the 2013 DuPont Challenge Science Essay...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2211
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Apr 26, 2013

KSC-2013-2211

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The winning students of the 2013 DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition show off their...

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NASA image: Teacher in Space Christa McAuliffe talks to the media
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Jul 12, 1984

Teacher in Space Christa McAuliffe talks to the media

S85-37164 (8-12 July 1985) --- Sharon C. (Christa) McAuliffe of Concord High, Concord, New Hampshire, talks to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1271
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Jan 28, 2014

KSC-2014-1271

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Flowers are placed at the Astronauts Memorial Foundation's Space Mirror Memorial at NASA's...

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NASA image: Christa McAuliffe runs in place on a treadmill to test physiological response
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Jul 12, 1985

Christa McAuliffe runs in place on a treadmill to test physiological response

S85-37165 (8-12 July 1985) -- Sharon C. (Christa) McAuliffe of Concord High, Concord, New Hampshire, runs in place...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1270
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Jan 28, 2014

KSC-2014-1270

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Flowers are placed at the Astronauts Memorial Foundation's Space Mirror Memorial at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1272
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Jan 28, 2014

KSC-2014-1272

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Media representatives, NASA Kennedy Space Center employees and guests of the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Casual view of Christa McAuliffe during training for STS 51-L
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Jul 23, 1985

Casual view of Christa McAuliffe during training for STS 51-L

S85-37677 (8-12 July 1985) --- Sharon C. (Christa) McAuliffe of Concord High, Concord, New Hampshire, talks to nurse...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1273
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Jan 28, 2014

KSC-2014-1273

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The emblem on the jacket of a guest at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex...

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NASA image: NASA Day of Remembrance Wreath Laying Ceremony
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Jan 30, 2020

NASA Day of Remembrance Wreath Laying Ceremony

Members of the Space Coast Voices sing the National Anthem during the NASA Day of Remembrance ceremony at the Space...

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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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