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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: Launch - STS-6 - KSC
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Apr 12, 1983

Launch - STS-6 - KSC

S83-30222 (4 April 1983) --- The second reusable spacecraft in history successfully launches from Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: Launch - STS-6 - KSC
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Apr 6, 1983

Launch - STS-6 - KSC

S83-30134 (7 April 1983) --- Flare from the first launch of the space shuttle Challenger is reflected in the...

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NASA image: AERIAL - STS-6
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Apr 18, 1983

AERIAL - STS-6

S83-30237 (16 April 1983) --- Downtown Houston and southern portions of that city form the backdrop for this picture...

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NASA image: STS-6 - PREFLIGHT - PAYLOADS - SHUTTLE (TRACKING DATA & RELAY SATELLITE [TDRS]) - KSC
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Dec 9, 1982

STS-6 - PREFLIGHT - PAYLOADS - SHUTTLE (TRACKING DATA & RELAY SATELLITE [TDRS]) - KSC

S82-41171 (29 Nov. 1982) --- NASA?s tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS) is gently mated to its inertial upper...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Science Briefing
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Nov 20, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Science Briefing

Marina Jurica of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, foreground, and Karen St. Germain, director of the...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Science Briefing
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Nov 20, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Science Briefing

Karen St. Germain, director of NASA’s Earth Science Division, participates in a science briefing for the Sentinel-6...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Science Briefing
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Nov 20, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Science Briefing

Karen St. Germain, director of NASA’s Earth Science Division, participates in a science briefing for the Sentinel-6...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Science Briefing
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Nov 20, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Science Briefing

Marina Jurica of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, left, and Karen St. Germain, director of the agency’s...

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NASA image: PREFLIGHT (ROLLOUT) STS-6 - KSC
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Dec 8, 1982

PREFLIGHT (ROLLOUT) STS-6 - KSC

S82-41141 (30 Nov. 1982) --- The space shuttle Challenger, atop a mobile launch platform, slowly moves through the...

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NASA image: Deployment of the TDRS by STS-6 Challenger
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Apr 4, 1983

Deployment of the TDRS by STS-6 Challenger

STS006-40-685 (4 April 1983) --- This view of a tilted tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS) and part of its...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Science Briefing
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Nov 20, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Science Briefing

Marina Jurica-Preston, with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), moderates the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich...

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NASA image: 2010-1555
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Feb 2, 2010

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STS-130 LAUNCH L-6 CREW ARRIVAL

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1612
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Oct 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-113 and Expedition 6 crews head for the Astrovan to take them to Launch Pad...

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NASA image: View of the starboard OMS pod of the STS-6 Challenger
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Apr 5, 1983

View of the starboard OMS pod of the STS-6 Challenger

STS006-44-582 (5 April 1983) --- A 70mm camera through the aft windows of the Earth-orbiting space shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-6 MOCR activities during day 5
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Apr 9, 1983

STS-6 MOCR activities during day 5

S83-30193 (8 April 1983) --- Vice President George Bush, left, is briefed by JSC Director Gerald D. Griffin, right,...

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NASA image: Landing - STS-6 - Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA
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Apr 11, 1983

Landing - STS-6 - Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA

S83-30220 (9 April 1983) --- The space shuttle Challenger makes its first landing shortly before 11 a.m. (PST) on...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1603
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Oct 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities, the STS-113 and...

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NASA image: KSC-83PC-0028
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Jan 26, 1983

KSC-83PC-0028

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-6 orbiter Challenger on Complex 39A with rotating service structure retracted. Photo...

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NASA image: KSC-83PC-0023
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Jan 25, 1983

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-6 second Flight Readiness Firing test, Launch Complex 39. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload13
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Aug 1, 2010

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Transferring the Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) into Canister 1 for STS-41C, March 6, 1984

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1602
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Oct 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the entrance to Space Shuttle Endeavour's cockpit, the STS-113 and Expedition 6...

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NASA image: MS Gernhardt on aft flight deck with PGSC
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Apr 12, 2017

MS Gernhardt on aft flight deck with PGSC

S94-E-5009 (6 July 1997) --- Astronaut Michael L. Gernhardt, one of three mission specialists on the STS-94 mission,...

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NASA image: Survey of the ISS during flyaround
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Aug 6, 2005

Survey of the ISS during flyaround

S114-E-7285 (6 August 2005) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, this full view of the international space...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1619
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Oct 18, 2002

KSC-02pd1619

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The crews of Mission STS-113 gather for a group photograph on the 195-foot level of...

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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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