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

Launch of STS-58 Space Shuttle Columbia

STS058-S-090 (18 Oct 1993) --- Creating large clouds of smoke the Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off from Launch...

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NASA image: STS-118 crew portrait
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Jul 21, 2006

STS-118 crew portrait

STS118-S-002 (May 2007) --- These seven astronauts take a break from training to pose for the STS-118 crew portrait....

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NASA image: Portrait - Gemini 11 - Prime and Backup Crews
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Jan 1, 1966

Portrait - Gemini 11 - Prime and Backup Crews

S66-50772 (7 Sept. 1966) --- The Gemini-Titan XI (GT-11) prime and backup crews pose for a group portrait. Seated is...

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NASA image: STS-27 crew egresses Atlantis, OV-104, at Edwards Air Force Base, California
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Dec 6, 1988

STS-27 crew egresses Atlantis, OV-104, at Edwards Air Force Base, California

STS027-S-020 (6 Dec 1988) --- The five astronauts who were aboard Atlantis for its return to flight leave their...

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NASA image: PRELAUNCH - STS-8 - KSC
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Aug 30, 1983

PRELAUNCH - STS-8 - KSC

S83-39237 (6 Aug 1983) --- The five astronaut crewmembers of NASA?s STS-8 mission leave the operations and checkout...

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NASA image: STS-51I crew activities
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Jul 5, 2000

STS-51I crew activities

51I-17-029 (Aug-Sept 1985) --- A group portrait, recorded by a pre-set 35mm camera, shows all five STS- 51-I...

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NASA image: STS-27 ATLANTIS - ORBITER VEHICLE(OV)-104 - OFFICIAL CREW PORTRAIT
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Aug 25, 1988

STS-27 ATLANTIS - ORBITER VEHICLE(OV)-104 - OFFICIAL CREW PORTRAIT

S88-45002 (August 1988) --- These five astronauts will fly aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis for the STS-27 mission....

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NASA image: STS-27 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, liftoff
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Dec 2, 1988

STS-27 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, liftoff

S88-55870 (2 Dec. 1988) --- The space shuttle Atlantis and its five-man crew of astronauts are launched from Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1150
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May 12, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During crew equipment interface test activities at KSC, STS-118 Mission Specialists...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc554
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May 3, 1998

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The orbiter Columbia touches down on Runway 33 of KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility to complete the nearly 16-day...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc412
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Mar 11, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Swordtail fish (Xiphophorus helleri), like those that are part of the Neurolab payload...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc563
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May 3, 1998

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The orbiter Columbia touches down on Runway 33 of KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility to complete the nearly 16-day...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc280
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Feb 6, 1998

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The STS-90 Neurolab payload is honored with a ceremony after being lowered into its payload canister in KSC's...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1812
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Dec 12, 1997

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The Neurolab payload for STS-90, scheduled to launch aboard the Shuttle Columbia from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) on...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc410
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Mar 11, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Dr. Dirk Voeste, a scientist with Ruhr-University of Bochum, Germany, examines some...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1716
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Nov 11, 1997

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The Neurolab payload for STS-90, scheduled to launch aboard the Shuttle Columbia from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) on...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc390
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Mar 23, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia continues its morning rollout from the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc440
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Mar 30, 1998

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The crew of STS-90 participate in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at KSC's Launch Pad 39B....

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1719
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Nov 12, 1997

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The Neurolab payload for STS-90, scheduled to launch aboard the Shuttle Columbia from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) on...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1720
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Nov 12, 1997

KSC-97PC1720

The Neurolab payload for STS-90, scheduled to launch aboard the Shuttle Columbia from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) on...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1717
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Nov 11, 1997

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The Neurolab payload for STS-90, scheduled to launch aboard the Shuttle Columbia from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) on...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1714
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Nov 11, 1997

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The Neurolab payload for STS-90, scheduled to launch aboard the Shuttle Columbia from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) on...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc405
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Mar 23, 1998

KSC-98pc405

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia continues up the ramp to Launch Pad 39B in its morning...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc555
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May 3, 1998

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The orbiter Columbia approaches touchdown on Runway 33 of KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility to complete the nearly...

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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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