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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: KSC-81PC-0414
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Apr 12, 1981

KSC-81PC-0414

Go Columbia! Go America! Enthused by the sight of the space shuttle launch, one of the thousands of observers in...

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NASA image: Columbia Hills in Stereo
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Oct 21, 2004

Columbia Hills in Stereo

The highest point visible in this panoramic anaglyph from on NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit is Husband Hill,...

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NASA image: Columbia Debris
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Oct 2, 2003

Columbia Debris

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Richard Risley, with United Space Alliance, moves a table holding pieces of tile...

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NASA image: Columbia Debris
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Oct 2, 2003

Columbia Debris

Richard Risley, with United Space Alliance, places a box of Columbia debris in its final resting place in the...

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NASA image: Columbia Debris
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Oct 2, 2003

Columbia Debris

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the mockup of the leading edge of Columbia’s left wing takes its place among the...

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NASA image: Columbia Debris
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Oct 2, 2003

Columbia Debris

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Jack Nowling, with United Space Alliance, moves a final piece of Columbia debris...

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NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, crewmembers pose for group portrait on middeck
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Aug 13, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, crewmembers pose for group portrait on middeck

STS028-22-030 (August 1989) --- An in-space crew portrait of the astronauts for the STS-28 mission. Brewster H. Shaw...

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NASA image: Landing of STS-58 Orbiter Columbia at Edwards Air Force Base
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Nov 1, 1993

Landing of STS-58 Orbiter Columbia at Edwards Air Force Base

STS58-S-126 (1 Nov 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia is about to touch down on the runway at Edwards Air Force...

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NASA image: STS-35 MS Hoffman and MS Parker on the middeck of Columbia, OV-102
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 MS Hoffman and MS Parker on the middeck of Columbia, OV-102

STS035-49-029 (2-10 Dec 1990) --- Posing on the middeck of Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, are Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-99PP-1137
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Sep 23, 1999

KSC-99PP-1137

On an orbiter transporter, Columbia is ready for its move to the Shuttle Landing Facility's (SLF) Mate-Demate Device...

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NASA image: Columbia Accident Investigation Board
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Feb 13, 2003

Columbia Accident Investigation Board

Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board examine pieces of Columbia debris in the RLV Hangar. The debris...

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NASA image: Columbia Accident Investigation Board
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Feb 13, 2003

Columbia Accident Investigation Board

Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board examine pieces of Columbia debris in the RLV Hangar. The debris...

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NASA image: Astronauts Young and Merbold have meal in the middeck of Columbia
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Nov 28, 1983

Astronauts Young and Merbold have meal in the middeck of Columbia

STS009-003-075 (28 November - 8 December 1983) --- Astronaut John W. Young (left), STS-9 crew commander; and Ulf...

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NASA image: Launch of STS-58 Space Shuttle Columbia
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Oct 18, 1993

Launch of STS-58 Space Shuttle Columbia

STS058-S-092 (18 Oct 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia, with a crew of seven and a science module aboard, lifts...

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NASA image: Aft flight deck of Columbia during STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Aft flight deck of Columbia during STS-62

STS062-17-034 (4-18 March 1994) --- This scene, resembling a photographer's studio/laboratory, actually shows the...

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NASA image: Liftoff of STS-62 Space Shuttle Columbia
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Mar 4, 1994

Liftoff of STS-62 Space Shuttle Columbia

STS062-S-053 (4 March 1994) --- Carrying a crew of five veteran NASA astronauts and the United States Microgravity...

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NASA image: Liftoff of STS-62 Space Shuttle Columbia
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Mar 4, 1994

Liftoff of STS-62 Space Shuttle Columbia

STS062-S-051 (4 March 1994) --- Five veteran astronauts and the United States Microgravity Payload (USMP) are...

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NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, roll over to KSC OPF
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Jan 24, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, roll over to KSC OPF

S89-28090 (24 Jan 1989) --- The orbiter Columbia, slated for mission STS-28 is rolled over from the Orbiter...

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NASA image: View of the Spacelab module in the payload bay of the Columbia during STS-9
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Nov 28, 1983

View of the Spacelab module in the payload bay of the Columbia during STS-9

STS009-32-1112 (28 Nov-8 Dec 1983) --- A handheld Hasselblad camera was aimed through the aft windows on the flight...

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NASA image: Launch of the Shuttle Columbia and begining of STS 61-C mission
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Jan 12, 1986

Launch of the Shuttle Columbia and begining of STS 61-C mission

STS61C-S-046 (12 Jan. 1986) --- Although many miles away from the launch pad, the space shuttle Columbia can still...

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NASA image: Astronaut Andrew Allen monitors Columbia's systems from pilots station
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Mar 5, 1994

Astronaut Andrew Allen monitors Columbia's systems from pilots station

STS062-41-025 (18 March 1994) --- Astronaut Andrew M. Allen monitors Columbia's systems from the pilot's station...

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NASA image: Landing of the STS-62 Space Shuttle Columbia at Kennedy Space Center
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Mar 18, 1994

Landing of the STS-62 Space Shuttle Columbia at Kennedy Space Center

STS062-S-029 (18 March 1994) --- The drag chute on the Space Shuttle Columbia is deployed as the spacecraft rolls...

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NASA image: Rollout - Shuttle Columbia - KSC
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Nov 26, 1986

Rollout - Shuttle Columbia - KSC

Space Shuttle Columbia, mated with its other Shuttle components, is attached to the launching pad. Wide-angle view...

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NASA image: Sweeping View of the Columbia
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Dec 23, 2005

Sweeping View of the Columbia

Sweeping View of the Columbia

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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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