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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: iss054e032753
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Feb 2, 2018

iss054e032753

iss054e032753 (2/2/2018) --- A view of Japanese Aerospace Agency (JAXA) astronaut Norishige Kanai working to install...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0625
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Jun 4, 1999

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Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility observe the lower end of the Inertial Upper Stage (IUS) that will be...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0624
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Jun 1, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, the Chandra X-ray Observatory is revealed with its protective cover removed....

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0626
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Jun 4, 1999

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STS-93 Mission Specialists Catherine Coleman (left) and Michel Tognini of France (right), representing the Centre...

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NASA image: Deployment of the TDRS by STS-6 Challenger
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Apr 4, 1983

Deployment of the TDRS by STS-6 Challenger

STS006-40-685 (4 April 1983) --- This view of a tilted tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS) and part of its...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0627
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Jun 4, 1999

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STS-93 Mission Specialists Catherine Coleman (left) and Michel Tognini of France (right), who represents the Centre...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0620
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Jun 1, 1999

KSC-99pp0620

In the Vertical Processing Facility, the Chandra X-ray Observatory is lifted from its workstand in order to move it...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 5, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-30 mission launched aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on May 4, 1989 at 2:46:59pm (EDT) carrying a crew of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 26, 1988

Space Shuttle Projects

Five astronauts composed the STS-30 crew. Pictured (left to right) are Ronald J. Grabe, pilot; David M. Walker,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 5, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-30 mission launched aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on May 4, 1989 at 2:46:59pm (EDT) carrying a crew of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 2, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on August 2, 1991, the STS-43 mission’s primary payload was the Tracking...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 5, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-30 mission launched aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on May 4, 1989 at 2:46:59pm (EDT) carrying a crew of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 2, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on August 2, 1991, the STS-43 mission’s primary payload was the Tracking...

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NASA image: STS-29 tracking and data relay satellite D (TDRS-D) mating at KSC VPF
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Dec 29, 1988

STS-29 tracking and data relay satellite D (TDRS-D) mating at KSC VPF

S89-27383 (29 Dec 1988) --- This wide shot of a test cell in KSC's Vertical Processing Facility affords an overall...

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NASA image: Official STS-6 Crew Patch/Insignia
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Nov 12, 1982

Official STS-6 Crew Patch/Insignia

S82-39531 (December 1982) --- This is the official insignia for space shuttle mission STS-6. The crew members for...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, OV-103, OASIS equipment is mounted in payload bay (PLB)
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Apr 18, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, OV-103, OASIS equipment is mounted in payload bay (PLB)

S88-37764 (18 April 1988) --- OASIS, instrumentation which will record the environment experienced by Discovery...

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NASA image: View of the starboard OMS pod of the STS-6 Challenger
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Apr 5, 1983

View of the starboard OMS pod of the STS-6 Challenger

STS006-44-582 (5 April 1983) --- A 70mm camera through the aft windows of the Earth-orbiting space shuttle...

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NASA image: Deployment of the TDRS by STS-6 Challenger
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Apr 4, 1983

Deployment of the TDRS by STS-6 Challenger

STS006-38-894 (4 April 1983) --- The tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS) leaves the 18-meter (60-ft) long cargo...

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NASA image: STS-44 official crew portrait
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Sep 15, 1999

STS-44 official crew portrait

STS044-S-002 (July 1991) --- These are the six crew members assigned to fly onboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis for...

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NASA image: Reflected view of the TDRS in the STS-6 Challengers payload bay
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Apr 4, 1983

Reflected view of the TDRS in the STS-6 Challengers payload bay

STS006-38-844 (4 April 1983) --- The stowed tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS) and its inertial upper stage...

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NASA image: MS Peterson and MS Musgrave in payload bay (PLB) during EVA
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Apr 7, 1983

MS Peterson and MS Musgrave in payload bay (PLB) during EVA

STS006-10-417 (7 April 1983) --- Astronauts F. Story Musgrave, left, and Donald H. Peterson float about in the cargo...

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NASA image: STS-6 - PREFLIGHT - PAYLOADS - SHUTTLE (TRACKING DATA & RELAY SATELLITE [TDRS]) - KSC
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Dec 9, 1982

STS-6 - PREFLIGHT - PAYLOADS - SHUTTLE (TRACKING DATA & RELAY SATELLITE [TDRS]) - KSC

S82-41171 (29 Nov. 1982) --- NASA?s tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS) is gently mated to its inertial upper...

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NASA image: KSC-88PC-1014
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Sep 29, 1988

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The space shuttle Discovery and its five-man crew is launched from pad 39B at 11:37 a.m. as...

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NASA image: STS-34 Galileo processing at KSC's SAEF-2 planetary spacecraft facility
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Jul 21, 1989

STS-34 Galileo processing at KSC's SAEF-2 planetary spacecraft facility

At the Kennedy Space Center's (KSC's) Spacecraft and Assembly Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2), the planetary...

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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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