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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: STS-34 MCC lead flight director James M. Heflin, Jr at T-30 press briefing
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Sep 5, 1989

STS-34 MCC lead flight director James M. Heflin, Jr at T-30 press briefing

Lead flight director James M. Heflin, Jr answers question at STS-34's thirty days before launch (T-30) press...

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NASA image: STS-125 Crew Visit Italian Embassy
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Jul 22, 2009

STS-125 Crew Visit Italian Embassy

Italian Ambassador Giovanni Castellaneta, second from left, is presented with a montage by STS-125 Mission...

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NASA image: STS-34 Galileo spacecraft / IUS deployment taken by the IMAX camera
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Oct 18, 1989

STS-34 Galileo spacecraft / IUS deployment taken by the IMAX camera

S89-48714 (18 Oct 1989) --- This photograph was taken by the STS-34 crew aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis and shows...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Mar 24, 1992

Spacelab

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-45) onboard photo of open cargo bay with the forward portion of the Atmospheric...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 30, 1993

Spacelab

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-56) onboard photo of the Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science (ATLAS-2)...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Dec 4, 1993

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST), backdropped over Madagascar, is berthed in Endeavour's cargo bay following its...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 30, 1993

Spacelab

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-56) onboard photo of the Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science (ATLAS-2)...

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NASA image: The frozen terrain of Anticosti Island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
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Feb 12, 2019

The frozen terrain of Anticosti Island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence

iss058e012965 (Feb. 12, 2019) --- The frozen terrain of Anticosti Island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the coastal...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 1, 1998

Microgravity

Blast off of NASA's Shuttle Discovery STS-95

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00236
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Dec 7, 2006

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The Discovery astronauts talk about their responsibilities for mission STS-116. On this mission, the crew will...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00235
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Dec 7, 2006

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Learn about the STS-116 mission objectives in this video. On this mission, the crew will deliver truss segment P5 to...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0779
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Apr 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, STS-121...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Dec 8, 1993

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This STS-61 onboard photo depicts Astronaut and mission specialist Kathryn Thornton performing the 2nd...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2134
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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Launch Control Center, KSC officials turn from their computers to watch...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0770
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Apr 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, STS-121 Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2135
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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Launch Control Center, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach (center,...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0772
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Apr 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-121 Mission Commander Steven W. Lindsey...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0773
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Apr 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, United Space Alliance technicians help STS-121...

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NASA image: STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Landing
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Jun 14, 2008

STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Landing

NASA Lead Shuttle Flight Director for STS-124 Matt Abbott, left, shows his lucky launch and landing tie to NASA...

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NASA image: STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Landing
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Jun 14, 2008

STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Landing

NASA Astronaut and STS-124 commander Mark E. Kelly, right, talks with NASA Associate Administrator Chris Scolese,...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1973
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Dec 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew poses in front of the entry into Space Shuttle Columbia during...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00038
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Mar 28, 2009

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The crew of STS-119 takes a look at their spacecraft after landing.

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00035
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Mar 15, 2009

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External Tank Separates; Discovery In Orbit -- STS-119 mission begins.

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00032
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Mar 15, 2009

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Strapping into Discovery -- The STS-119 astronauts take their seats aboard the shuttle.

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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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