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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 1 Prime and Backup Crews
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Apr 1, 1966

Apollo 1 Prime and Backup Crews

S66-30238 (1 April 1966) --- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has named these astronauts as...

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Apr 27, 1962

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The Apollo 16 Command Module splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on April 27, 1972 after an 11-day moon exploration...

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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

STS026-S-031 (29 Sept 1988) --- Just moments after ignition, the Space Shuttle Discovery, mated to two solid rocket...

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NASA image: Space Station
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Jan 1, 1972

Space Station

This is an artist's concept of a modular space station. In 1970 the Marshall Space Flight Center arnounced the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

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NASA image: Skylab (SL)-3 Crew - KSC
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Mar 21, 2006

Skylab (SL)-3 Crew - KSC

S73-31800 (28 July 1973) --- The three crewmen of the second manned Skylab mission (Skylab 3) participate in...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1974

Skylab

This image is an artist's concept of the Skylab in orbit. In an early effort to extend the use of Apollo for further...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1974

Skylab

This image is an artist's concept of the Skylab in orbit with callouts of its major components. In an early effort...

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NASA image: Skylab 4 - Television (Crew)
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Nov 29, 1973

Skylab 4 - Television (Crew)

S73-37650 (28 Nov. 1973) --- Astronaut Gerald P. Carr, right, Skylab 4 commander, enjoys a meal aboard the orbiting...

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NASA image: ORBITER 102 - COLUMBIA PIGGY-BACK - NASA 905 - KSC
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Mar 24, 1979

ORBITER 102 - COLUMBIA PIGGY-BACK - NASA 905 - KSC

S79-30819 (24 March 1979) --- The space shuttle orbiter 102 Columbia riding ?piggyback? on NASA 905, a 747 carrier...

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NASA image: Skylab (SL)-3 Crew - Training - Orbital Workshop Trainer - JSC
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Jun 16, 1973

Skylab (SL)-3 Crew - Training - Orbital Workshop Trainer - JSC

S73-28419 (16 June 1973) --- The three prime crewmen of the Skylab 3 mission check over flight data during a...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 27, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Aug 3, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 27, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

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NASA image: Emblem - Apollo 9 Space Mission
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Feb 6, 1969

Emblem - Apollo 9 Space Mission

S69-18569 (February 1969) --- The insignia of the Apollo 9 space mission. The crew consist of astronauts James A....

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NASA image: MMU development at the Martin Marietta plant in Denver, Colorado
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Jul 25, 1980

MMU development at the Martin Marietta plant in Denver, Colorado

S80-36889 (24 July 1980) --- Astronaut Bruce McCandless II uses a simulator at Martin Marietta?s space center near...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4183
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Jul 16, 2009

KSC-2009-4183

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Apollo/Saturn V Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Apollo astronaut...

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NASA image: Astronaut Curtis Brown on flight deck mockup during training
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Jun 23, 1994

Astronaut Curtis Brown on flight deck mockup during training

S94-40091 (23 June 1994) --- Astronaut Curtis L. Brown mans the pilot's station of a Shuttle trainer during a...

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NASA image: Brazil, Atlantic Ocean, Africa & Antarctica seen from Apollo 4
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Nov 9, 1967

Brazil, Atlantic Ocean, Africa & Antarctica seen from Apollo 4

AS04-01-580 (9 Nov. 1967) --- Earth as viewed from 10,000 miles. In 1969, the Apollo 4 (Spacecraft 017/Saturn 501)...

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NASA image: Orbiter 101- Shuttle Approach & Landing Test (ALT) Free-Flight (FF)-3 - Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA
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Sep 23, 1977

Orbiter 101- Shuttle Approach & Landing Test (ALT) Free-Flight (FF)-3 - Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA

S77-28667 (23 Sept 1977) --- The shuttle Orbiter 101 "Enterprise" soars above the North Base area of Edwards Air...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1971

Skylab

This image illustrates major areas of emphasis of the Skylab Program. In an early effort to extend the use of Apollo...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1972

Skylab

This artist's concept is a cutaway illustration of the Skylab with the Command/Service Module being docked to the...

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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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