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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: 2018 Student Launch Initiative at Bragg Farms.
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Apr 8, 2018

2018 Student Launch Initiative at Bragg Farms.

After eight months of designing, building and testing, the middle school, high school and college and university...

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NASA image: 2018 Student Launch Initiative at Bragg Farms.
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2018 Student Launch Initiative at Bragg Farms.

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NASA image: 2018 Student Launch Initiative at Bragg Farms.
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2018 Student Launch Initiative at Bragg Farms.

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NASA image: 2018 Student Launch Initiative at Bragg Farms.
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Apr 8, 2018

2018 Student Launch Initiative at Bragg Farms.

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NASA image: 2018 Student Launch Initiative at Bragg Farms.
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Apr 8, 2018

2018 Student Launch Initiative at Bragg Farms.

After eight months of designing, building and testing, the middle school, high school and college and university...

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NASA image: 2018 Student Launch Initiative at Bragg Farms.
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Apr 8, 2018

2018 Student Launch Initiative at Bragg Farms.

After eight months of designing, building and testing, the middle school, high school and college and university...

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NASA image: Official portrait of Samuel T. Durrance
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Apr 5, 1990

Official portrait of Samuel T. Durrance

Official portrait of Samuel T. Durrance, Ph.D. and STS-35 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, Astronomy Laboratory 1...

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NASA image: 2018 Student Launch Initiative at Bragg Farms.
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Apr 8, 2018

2018 Student Launch Initiative at Bragg Farms.

After eight months of designing, building and testing, the middle school, high school and college and university...

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NASA image: 2018 Student Launch Initiative at Bragg Farms.
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Apr 8, 2018

2018 Student Launch Initiative at Bragg Farms.

After eight months of designing, building and testing, the middle school, high school and college and university...

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NASA image: Crewmember in SPACELAB wearing the Acceleration Recording Unit and Collar.
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Jan 11, 1993

Crewmember in SPACELAB wearing the Acceleration Recording Unit and Collar.

STS058-202-002 (18 Oct.-1 Nov. 1993) --- Astronaut Rhea Seddon, STS-58 payload commander, spins the Spacelab Life...

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NASA image: STS-42 crewmembers take a look at the Earth from OV-103's aft flight deck
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 crewmembers take a look at the Earth from OV-103's aft flight deck

STS-42 Payload Specialist Roberta L. Bondar (light shirt) smiles as she looks out overhead window W7 while Mission...

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NASA image: STS-65 crew works inside the IML-2 spacelab module aboard Columbia, OV-102
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 crew works inside the IML-2 spacelab module aboard Columbia, OV-102

STS065-05-037 (8-23 July 1994) --- In the science module aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, four members of the crew...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00072
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Nov 17, 2008

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Space shuttle Endeavour's external tank is jettisoned after the journey to orbit. The STS-126 mission will be the...

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Nov 14, 2008

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The countdown continues as the STS-126 crew members climb inside Endeavour and strap in for launch. The STS-126...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1259
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Feb 3, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In processing facility 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00075
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Dec 1, 2008

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Commander Chris Ferguson speaks for the STS-126 crew after landing. Space shuttle Endeavour and its crew of seven...

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Feb 3, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In processing facility 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3161
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Apr 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A model of the Sensor Test for Orion Relnav Risk Mitigation, or STORRM, is displayed at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1263
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Feb 3, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In processing facility 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00067
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Nov 14, 2008

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The STS-126 astronauts put on their launch-and-entry suits and depart for Launch Pad 39A, where space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3163
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Apr 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Howard Hu, manager for the Orion System Performance and Analysis Office at NASA's Johnson...

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Feb 3, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In processing facility 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1257
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Feb 3, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In processing facility 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3162
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Apr 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An interactive docking simulator developed by Lockheed Martin gave STS-134 launch guests at...

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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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