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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: Apollo 12 Lunar Module, in landing configuration, photographed in lunar orbit
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Nov 19, 1969

Apollo 12 Lunar Module, in landing configuration, photographed in lunar orbit

AS12-51-7507 (19 Nov. 1969) --- The Apollo 12 Lunar Module (LM), in a lunar landing configuration, is photographed...

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NASA image: Portrait - STS 51G Crew
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Jan 1, 1985

Portrait - STS 51G Crew

S85-32877 (20 May 1985) --- Seven 51-G crew members take a break from training and other preparations for their June...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00160
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May 6, 2004

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Hundreds gathered at Florida's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex May 1 to watch as five former Shuttle astronauts...

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NASA image: Barbara Morgan and Christa McAuliffe watch the STS 61-A launch of Challenger
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Jan 9, 1986

Barbara Morgan and Christa McAuliffe watch the STS 61-A launch of Challenger

S86-25293 (30 Oct. 1985) --- Barbara R. Morgan and Sharon Christa McAuliffe (right) are pictured during a visit to...

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NASA image: Christa McAuliffe surveys middeck mockup
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Jan 8, 1986

Christa McAuliffe surveys middeck mockup

S86-25188 (December 1985) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe, a school teacher Concord New Hampshire, surveys a ground...

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NASA image: CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51L - JSC
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Sep 19, 1985

CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51L - JSC

S85-40510 & S85-40511 (23 Sept. 1985) --- Two women representing the Teacher-in-Space Project undergo training in...

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Sep 19, 1985

CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51L - JSC

S85-40510 & S85-40511 (23 Sept. 1985) --- Two women representing the Teacher-in-Space Project undergo training in...

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NASA image: Liftoff of shuttle Challenger and mission STS 51-B
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Apr 29, 1985

Liftoff of shuttle Challenger and mission STS 51-B

51B-S-052 (20 April 1985) --- The STS 51-B Spacelab 3 mission begins with the liftoff of the Challenger from Pad 39A...

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NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, external tank (ET) separation
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Mar 13, 1989

STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, external tank (ET) separation

STS029-72-059 (13 March 1989) --- This 70mm photograph, taken by Astronaut James P. Bagian 16 minutes and 7 seconds...

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NASA image: STS-28/51J - OFFICIAL CREW INSIGNIA
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Sep 6, 1985

STS-28/51J - OFFICIAL CREW INSIGNIA

S85-39862 (1 Sept. 1985) --- The 51-J mission insignia, designed by Atlantis's first crew, pays tribute to the...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of the Silk Route in Niya, Taklamak, China
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of the Silk Route in Niya, Taklamak, China

This composite image is of an area thought to contain the ruins of the ancient settlement of Niya. It is located in...

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NASA image: STS-98 and Expedition One portrait aboard ISS
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Feb 9, 2001

STS-98 and Expedition One portrait aboard ISS

STS98-E-5053 (9 February 2001) --- The three-man Expedition One crew hosts its second group of visitors since...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Mammoth Mountain, California
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Mammoth Mountain, California

This false-color composite radar image of the Mammoth Mountain area in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, California, was...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00169
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Jul 10, 2005

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Ready to Fly- The Flight Readiness Review is complete and NASA is set...

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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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