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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.

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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: KSC-2011-1231
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Jan 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1231

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Former astronaut and NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to a crowd...

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NASA image: PAYLOAD SPECIALISTS (PS)'s - JARVIS/BUTTERWORTH - SHUTTLE MOCKUP AND INTEGRATION LABORATORY - JSC
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Mar 1, 1985

PAYLOAD SPECIALISTS (PS)'s - JARVIS/BUTTERWORTH - SHUTTLE MOCKUP AND INTEGRATION LABORATORY - JSC

S85-28161 (1 March 1985) --- Astronauts Gregory Jarvis, left, and L. William Butterworth take a breather from...

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NASA image: Astronauts - McAuliffe and Morgan - Camera Training - JSC
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Sep 25, 1985

Astronauts - McAuliffe and Morgan - Camera Training - JSC

S85-41033 (18 Sept. 1985) --- Two women in training at JSC as part of the Teacher-in-Space Project and a position on...

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NASA image: Christa McAuliffe - "Teacher in Space" Participants - Announcement - JSC
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Dec 17, 1985

Christa McAuliffe - "Teacher in Space" Participants - Announcement - JSC

S85-46206 (December 1985) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe, STS-51L payload specialist representing the Teacher-in-Space...

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NASA image: A Day of Remembrance 2024
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Jan 25, 2024

A Day of Remembrance 2024

Family members of fallen astronauts Kathie Scobee Fulgham, Lowell Grissom, Sheryl Chaffee, and Karen Bassett...

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NASA image: A Day of Remembrance 2024
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Jan 25, 2024

A Day of Remembrance 2024

Kathie Scobee Fulgham, Astronauts Memorial Foundation chair and daughter of Challenger astronaut Francis “Dick”...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1243
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Jan 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1243

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A crowd gathers in front of the Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: Christa McAuliffe removing helmet after egress training
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Jan 8, 1986

Christa McAuliffe removing helmet after egress training

S86-25182 (for release January 1986) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe, STS-51L citizen observer/payload specialist,...

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NASA image: A Day of Remembrance 2024
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Jan 25, 2024

A Day of Remembrance 2024

A wreath is on display at the Space Mirror Memorial at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida during...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1236
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Jan 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1236

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A crowd lays roses and pays their respects space shuttle Challenger's STS-51L crew members...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1223
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Jan 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A crowd gathers in front of the Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1230
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Jan 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1230

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mick Ukleja, from The Astronauts Memorial Foundation, provides the invocation in front of...

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NASA image: Christa McAuliffe and Barbara Morgan pose for photos after training
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Dec 26, 1985

Christa McAuliffe and Barbara Morgan pose for photos after training

S85-46693 (26 Dec. 1985) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe (right), the Teacher-in-Space payload specialist assigned to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1224
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Jan 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1224

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A crowd gathers in front of the Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1222
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Jan 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1222

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dr. June Scobee Rodgers, the founding chair of the Challenger Center for Space Science...

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NASA image: Teacher in Space Participants testing space food in orientation session
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Sep 25, 1985

Teacher in Space Participants testing space food in orientation session

S85-39978 (10 Sept. 1985) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe, left, appears to be deciding what she thinks of a piece of...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC pad 39B
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Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC pad 39B

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from mobile launcher platform at Kennedy Space Center (KSC)...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 8, 1988

Space Shuttle Projects

Five astronauts composed the crew of the STS-26 mission. Pictured in the portrait (left to right) are David C....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1245
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Jan 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1245

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dr. June Scobee Rodgers, the founding chair of the Challenger Center for Space Science...

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NASA image: 2019 Day of Remembrance
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Feb 7, 2019

2019 Day of Remembrance

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Director Jody Singer looks solemnly toward a display honoring the crews of space...

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NASA image: NASA Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes with Day of Remembrance
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Jan 27, 2022

NASA Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes with Day of Remembrance

NASA honors members of the NASA family who lost their lives while furthering the cause of exploration and discovery,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1240
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Jan 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1240

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dr. June Scobee Rodgers, the founding chair of the Challenger Center for Space Science...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1235
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Jan 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1235

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dr. June Scobee Rodgers, the founding chair of the Challenger Center for Space Science...

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NASA image: CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51-L (T-38)
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Oct 3, 1985

CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51-L (T-38)

S85-41443 (12 Dec. 1985) --- Assigned STS-51L mission crew members, and a backup, are pictured at Ellington Air...

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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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