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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 Views - Columbia - STS-1 Mission - KSC
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Apr 12, 1981

Launch Views - Columbia - STS-1 Mission - KSC

S81-30459 (12 April 1981) --- A remote camera at the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A captured this scene as...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-129 Mission
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Nov 16, 2009

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-129 Mission

STS129-S-054 (16 Nov. 2009) --- Michael Coats (left), director of NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston; and Bob...

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NASA image: Marshburn and Wolf celebrate docking in the aft FD during STS-127 Mission
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Jul 17, 2009

Marshburn and Wolf celebrate docking in the aft FD during STS-127 Mission

S127-E-006702 (17 July 2009) --- Astronauts Tom Marshburn (left) and Dave Wolf, both STS-127 mission specialists,...

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NASA image: STS-116 Flight Controllers on console during mission - Orbit 3, WFCR
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Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 Flight Controllers on console during mission - Orbit 3, WFCR

JSC2006-E-53585 (11 Dec. 2006) --- Aaron Frith, ground controller (GC) works the Orbit 3 shift in the Shuttle Flight...

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NASA image: STS-126 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing.
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Nov 17, 2008

STS-126 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing.

PHOTO DATE: 11-17-08 LOCATION: Bldg 2N, 212 SUBJECT: Photographic support for Media Services: Photograph STS-126...

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NASA image: Foreman uses computer in the MDDK during STS-123 mission
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Mar 11, 2008

Foreman uses computer in the MDDK during STS-123 mission

S123-E-005096 (11 March 2008) --- Astronaut Mike Foreman, STS-123 mission specialist, uses a computer on the middeck...

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NASA image: Cassidy in the MDDK on the Space Shuttle Endeavour during the STS-127 Mission
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Jul 16, 2009

Cassidy in the MDDK on the Space Shuttle Endeavour during the STS-127 Mission

S127-E-006343 (16 July 2009) --- Astronaut Christopher Cassidy, STS-127 mission specialist, is pictured on the...

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NASA image: STS-135 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing with Kwatsi Alibaruho.
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Jul 10, 2011

STS-135 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing with Kwatsi Alibaruho.

JSC2011-E-065992 (10 July 2011) --- STS-135 lead flight director Kwatsi Alibaruho is pictured during a flight day...

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NASA image: STS-129 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing with Michael Sarafin
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Nov 18, 2009

STS-129 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing with Michael Sarafin

PHOTO DATE: 11-18-09 LOCATION: Bldg. 2S - Rm 122 Press Conference SUBJECT: STS-129 Flight Day 3 Mission Status...

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NASA image: Launch of the Shuttle Discovery and begining of STS 51-I mission
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Aug 27, 1985

Launch of the Shuttle Discovery and begining of STS 51-I mission

51I-S-223 (27 August 1985) --- Launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery and beginning of STS-51I mission. View of the...

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NASA image: STS-135 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing with Kwatsi Alibaruho.
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Jul 10, 2011

STS-135 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing with Kwatsi Alibaruho.

JSC2011-E-065989 (10 July 2011) --- STS-135 lead flight director Kwatsi Alibaruho is pictured during a flight day...

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NASA image: STS-129 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing with Michael Sarafin
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Nov 18, 2009

STS-129 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing with Michael Sarafin

PHOTO DATE: 11-18-09 LOCATION: Bldg. 2S - Rm 122 Press Conference SUBJECT: STS-129 Flight Day 3 Mission Status...

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NASA image: STS-114 Mission Support - Flight Controllers on Launch Day
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Jul 26, 2005

STS-114 Mission Support - Flight Controllers on Launch Day

Documentation of flight controllers in the White Flight Control Room (WFCR) on STS-114 Launch Day, July 26, 2005....

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NASA image: Kopra in the aft FD on the Space Shuttle Endeavour during the STS-127 Mission
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Jul 16, 2009

Kopra in the aft FD on the Space Shuttle Endeavour during the STS-127 Mission

S127-E-006308 (16 July 2009) --- Astronaut Tim Kopra, STS-127 mission specialist, is pictured on the aft flight deck...

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NASA image: View of the mission control center during STS 51-I
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Aug 27, 1985

View of the mission control center during STS 51-I

51I-S-189 (27 Aug 1985) --- View of the mission control center (MCC) during STS 51-I as flight controllers watch...

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NASA image: Servicing of Shuttle Discovery after landing at end of STS 51-I mission
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Sep 3, 1985

Servicing of Shuttle Discovery after landing at end of STS 51-I mission

51I-S-240 (3 Sept. 1985) --- Servicing of the space shuttle Discovery after its landing at Edwards Air Force Base...

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NASA image: STS-126 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing.
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Nov 17, 2008

STS-126 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing.

PHOTO DATE: 11-17-08 LOCATION: Bldg 2N, 212 SUBJECT: Photographic support for Media Services: Photograph STS-126...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5191
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson dons his launch-and-entry suit in the Operations and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5226
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Closeout Crew helps STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson prepare to enter space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5193
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-135 Pilot Doug Hurley, left, and Commander Chris Ferguson put on the finishing touches...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4078
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May 31, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Doug Hurley perform touch-and-go landings on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4082
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May 31, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Doug Hurley perform touch-and-go landings on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4079
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May 31, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Doug Hurley perform touch-and-go landings on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4080
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May 31, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Doug Hurley perform touch-and-go landings on the...

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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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