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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-07pd3344
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Nov 18, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 Mission Specialist Rex Walheim, at right, practices driving an M-113 armored...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2713
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Oct 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After driving practice on the M-113 armored personnel carrier, the STS-120 crew pauses...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc583
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Apr 4, 1997

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Apollo 7 Commander Walter M. "Wally" Schirra and his wife, Josephine, were among the many special NASA STS-83 launch...

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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: KSC-07pd2697
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Oct 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Pamela Melroy (front) is ready for training on the M-113 armored personnel...

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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: View of crater Posidonius at edge of Sea of Serenity seen by Apollo 15
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Aug 1, 1971

View of crater Posidonius at edge of Sea of Serenity seen by Apollo 15

AS15-91-12366 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- The crater Posidonius at the northeastern edge of the Sea of Serenity, was...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 Mission image - View of the Command Service Module (CSM) viewed from the Lunar Module (LM)
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Aug 2, 1971

Apollo 15 Mission image - View of the Command Service Module (CSM) viewed from the Lunar Module (LM)

AS15-88-11961 (2 Aug. 1971) --- A view of the Apollo 15 Command and Service Modules (CSM) in lunar orbit as...

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NASA image: STS-26 Mission Control Center (MCC) activity at JSC
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Oct 2, 1988

STS-26 Mission Control Center (MCC) activity at JSC

STS026-S-101 (2 Oct 1988) --- Flight controllers in the Johnson Space Center?s mission control center listen to a...

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NASA image: STS-30 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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May 4, 1989

STS-30 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS030-S-108 (4 May 1989) --- Backdropped against slight gray Florida skies, Space Shuttle Atlantis heads for a...

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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...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Feb 28, 1990

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-36 mission launch aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis on February 28, 1990 at 2:50:22am (EST). The...

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NASA image: In orbit crew group portrait in the aft flight deck.
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Dec 9, 1992

In orbit crew group portrait in the aft flight deck.

STS053-13-021 (2-9 Dec 1992) --- The five astronauts flying aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery for the mission pose...

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NASA image: Padlaka and Fincke pose with Orlan suits inside the Pirs DC during Expedition 9
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Aug 2, 2004

Padlaka and Fincke pose with Orlan suits inside the Pirs DC during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-28562 (2 August 2004) --- Cosmonaut Gennady I. Padalka (left), Expedition 9 commander representing...

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NASA image: Landing of STS-60 Space Shuttle Discovery at Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 11, 1994

Landing of STS-60 Space Shuttle Discovery at Kennedy Space Center

STS060-S-035 (11 Feb 1994) --- The drag chute for Space Shuttle Discovery is deployed on the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Padalka and Fincke pose with their Orlan Suits inside the Docking Compartment during Expedition 9
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Aug 2, 2004

Padalka and Fincke pose with their Orlan Suits inside the Docking Compartment during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-17168 (2 August 2004) --- Cosmonaut Gennady I. Padalka (left), Expedition 9 commander representing...

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NASA image: STS-27 crewmembers surrounded by net stowage bags on middeck
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Dec 6, 1988

STS-27 crewmembers surrounded by net stowage bags on middeck

STS027-10-003 (2-6 Dec. 1988) --- From the left, astronauts Guy S. Gardner, STS-27 pilot, along with Jerry L. Ross...

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NASA image: STS-91 crew is greeted at the hatch by Mir 25 crewmembers
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Aug 24, 2016

STS-91 crew is greeted at the hatch by Mir 25 crewmembers

STS091-379-013 (2-12 June 1998) --- Cosmonauts Valery V. Ryumin (left)and Nikolai M. Budarin reunite moments after...

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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...

MSFC
NASA image: iss030e104844
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Feb 28, 2012

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ISS030-E-104844 (28 Feb. 2012) --- In the International Space Station?s Zvezda Service Module, Russian cosmonauts...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 1, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-53 crew portrait included astronauts (front left to right): Guion S. Bluford, and James S. Voss, mission...

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NASA image: PORTRAIT -  APOLLO 7
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Feb 13, 1968

PORTRAIT - APOLLO 7

S68-21590 (September 1968) --- This is a portrait of the Apollo-Saturn 7 crew members. They are, left to right,...

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NASA image: STS-125 Preflight Training - EVA RCC Repair
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Apr 2, 2008

STS-125 Preflight Training - EVA RCC Repair

JSC2008-E-031816 (2 April 2008) --- Astronauts John M. Grunsfeld (right), Michael J. Massimino, Andrew J. Feustel...

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NASA image: STS-125 Preflight Training - EVA RCC Repair
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Apr 2, 2008

STS-125 Preflight Training - EVA RCC Repair

JSC2008-E-031815 (2 April 2008) --- Astronauts Michael J. Massimino (center), John M. Grunsfeld (right), Michael T....

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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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