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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: Cat's Eye Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

Cat's Eye Nebula

The Cat's Eye Nebula, one of the first planetary nebulae discovered, also has one of the most complex forms known to...

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NASA image: STS103-S-001
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Aug 1, 1999

STS103-S-001

STS103-S-001 (August 1999) --- Designed by the crew members, the STS-103 emblem depicts the space shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: Swedish Delegation Visits NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Swedish Delegation Visits NASA Goddard

Swedish Delegation Visits GSFC – May 3, 2017 - Members of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences listen...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 1, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

Carrying the STS-109 crew of seven, the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia blasted from its launch pad as it began its...

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NASA image: KSC01pd1736
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Nov 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A piece of equipment for Hubble Space Telescope Servicing mission is moved inside...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc354
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Feb 21, 1997

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The STS-82 crew stands in front of the Space Shuttle Discovery after landing at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility on...

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NASA image: STS-31 ATLANTIS ORBITER VEHICLE (OV) 104 - CREW INSIGNIA
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Feb 17, 1989

STS-31 ATLANTIS ORBITER VEHICLE (OV) 104 - CREW INSIGNIA

S89-40887 (October 1989) --- The mission insignia for NASA?s STS-31 mission features the Hubble Space Telescope...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1736
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Nov 26, 2001

KSC-01PD-1736

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A piece of equipment for Hubble Space Telescope Servicing mission is moved inside...

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NASA image: KSC01pd1735
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Nov 26, 2001

KSC01pd1735

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - A piece of equipment for Hubble Space Telescope Servicing mission arrives at Hangar AE,...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1735
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Nov 26, 2001

KSC-01PD-1735

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - A piece of equipment for Hubble Space Telescope Servicing mission arrives at Hangar AE,...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1737
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Nov 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-109 crew poses for a group photo outside the Vertical Processing Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-89pc-1230
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Oct 1, 1989

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS -- STS-31 CREW PATCH – The mission insignia for NASA’s STS-31 mission features...

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NASA image: Swedish Delegation Visits NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Swedish Delegation Visits NASA Goddard

Swedish Delegation Visits GSFC – May 3, 2017 - Members of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences listen...

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NASA image: Aft shroud of HST during re-deploy
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Mar 9, 2002

Aft shroud of HST during re-deploy

STS109-E-5768 (9 March 2002) --- The Hubble Space Telescope is released from the Space Shuttle Columbia after a...

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NASA image: View of HST berthed in Atlantis' Payload Bay
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May 19, 2009

View of HST berthed in Atlantis' Payload Bay

S125-E-010160 (19 May 2009) --- A final look at the Hubble Space Telescope prior to its release following a full...

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NASA image: An STS-125 Crew Member's image is reflected in the HST
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May 18, 2009

An STS-125 Crew Member's image is reflected in the HST

S125-E-010077 (18 May 2009) --- The Hubble Space Telescope temporarily played a role akin to a house of mirrors as...

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NASA image: HST SM4 COS Installation EVA Pull Out
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 COS Installation EVA Pull Out

Cosmic Origins Spectrograph (COS) will be the most sensitive ultraviolet spectrograph ever flown on Hubble. COS will...

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NASA image: View of the HST docked with the Space Shuttle Atlantis
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May 13, 2009

View of the HST docked with the Space Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-007413 (14 May 2009) --- A medium view of a portion of the Hubble Space Telescope, locked down in the cargo...

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NASA image: HST,survey of solar arrays and telescope surface
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Feb 19, 1997

HST,survey of solar arrays and telescope surface

S82-E-5891 (11-21 Feb. 1997) --- Several patchwork pieces on bay doors accomplished on fifth Extravehicular Activity...

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NASA image: View of the HST docked with the Space Shuttle Atlantis
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May 13, 2009

View of the HST docked with the Space Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-007066 (13 May 2009) --- The Hubble Space Telescope stands tall in the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Astronauts Akers and Thornton during installation of COSTAR on HST
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Dec 8, 1993

Astronauts Akers and Thornton during installation of COSTAR on HST

STS061-94-059 (8 Dec. 1993) --- Astronaut Thomas D. Akers maneuvers inside the bay which will house the Corrective...

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NASA image: STS-82 Discovery moves toward Launch Pad 39A
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Jan 30, 1997

STS-82 Discovery moves toward Launch Pad 39A

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLORIDA STS-82 PREPARATIONS VIEW --- Scattered clouds at dawn provide the backdrop for the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0024
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Jan 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, overhead cranes are lowered toward the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1863
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Dec 20, 2001

KSC-01PD-1863

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, workers watch while an overhead crane lowers 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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