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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: STS-135 Launch Day
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Jul 8, 2011

STS-135 Launch Day

Space shuttle Atlantis is seen on launch pad 39a moments before the STS-135 crew arrives for their launch, Friday,...

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NASA image: STS-135 Launch Day
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Launch Day

The STS-135 crew, clockwise: Sandra Magnus, mission specialist; Rex Walheim, mission specialist; Chris Ferguson,...

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NASA image: STS-135 Launch Day
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Jul 8, 2011

STS-135 Launch Day

The Astrovan carrying the STS-135 crew; Chris Ferguson, commander, Doug Hurley, pilot, and mission specialists Rex...

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NASA image: 200802200002HQ  Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-122) Lands
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Feb 20, 2008

200802200002HQ Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-122) Lands

The space shuttle Atlantis (STS-122) lands at the Shuttle Landing Facility, 9:07a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008 at...

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NASA image: Orbital sunrise / sunset during mission STS-98
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Feb 7, 2001

Orbital sunrise / sunset during mission STS-98

STS098-333-0007 (7-20 February 2001) --- A "sunburst" at Earth's limb caught the attention of one of the...

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NASA image: STS-120 Crew Walkout from O&C for TCDT
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Oct 10, 2007

STS-120 Crew Walkout from O&C for TCDT

Crew members of space shuttle mission STS-120 prepare to board the bus that will transport them to Launch Pad 39A.

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NASA image: STS-130 Nationals Park Visit
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Apr 20, 2010

STS-130 Nationals Park Visit

NASA STS-130 Pilot Terry Virts, right, is interviewed by Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) reporter Debbie Taylor...

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NASA image: STS-130 Nationals Park Visit
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Apr 20, 2010

STS-130 Nationals Park Visit

NASA STS-130 Pilot Terry Virts throws the opening pitch at Nationals Park on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, in Washington....

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NASA image: STS-130 Nationals Park Visit
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Apr 20, 2010

STS-130 Nationals Park Visit

NASA STS-130 Pilot Terry Virts, center, is interviewed by Washington Nationals radio broadcasters Charlie Slowes,...

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NASA image: NASA STS-132 Air and Space Museum
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Jul 26, 2010

NASA STS-132 Air and Space Museum

A replica of the Nobel Prize that is in the museum's collection and was flown aboard STS-132 Atlantis is seen,...

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NASA image: STS-88/ISS 20th Anniversary DEEP Event
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Dec 10, 2018

STS-88/ISS 20th Anniversary DEEP Event

From left, Kennedy Space Center Director and STS-88 commander Bob Cabana, along with STS-88 mission specialists...

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NASA image: St. Petersburg, Russia as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

St. Petersburg, Russia as seen from STS-60

STS060-103-055 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- This wintertime photograph shows the large city of St. Petersburg Russia at the...

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NASA image: STS-118 Space Shuttle Crew Honored
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Sep 10, 2007

STS-118 Space Shuttle Crew Honored

At Walt Disney World in Orlando, the crew members of space shuttle mission STS-118 answer questions from the student...

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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: LAUNCH  - STS-11/41B - KSC
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Feb 3, 1984

LAUNCH - STS-11/41B - KSC

S84-26294 (3 Feb 1984) --- This scenic panorama of billowy clouds over the Atlantic and Florida and the contrasting...

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NASA image: Discovery STS-131 Mission Landing
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Apr 20, 2010

Discovery STS-131 Mission Landing

NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver and STS-131 Commander Alan G. Poindexter walk around under the space shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-115 crew visits SSC
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Oct 25, 2006

STS-115 crew visits SSC

Commander Brent Jett (center) talks with employees and visitors at NASA Stennis Space Center. The astronauts of...

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NASA image: Atlantis STS-135 Rollout
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May 31, 2011

Atlantis STS-135 Rollout

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden talks with other NASA management atop of the Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) just...

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NASA image: Atlantis STS-135 Rollout
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May 30, 2011

Atlantis STS-135 Rollout

An empty High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building is seen shortly after space shuttle Atlantis (STS-135) began...

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NASA image: STS-134 Endeavour Launch
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May 15, 2011

STS-134 Endeavour Launch

NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations William Gerstenmaier monitors the countdown to the launch of the...

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NASA image: STS-127 Firing Room
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Jul 12, 2009

STS-127 Firing Room

Mike Leinbach, NASA Assistant Shuttle Launch Director for the STS-127 mission, monitors the launch countdown...

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NASA image: STS-134 Endeavour Launch
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May 15, 2011

STS-134 Endeavour Launch

NASA Kennedy Space Center Assistant Launch Director Pete Nickolenko monitors the countdown to the launch of the...

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NASA image: STS-129 Tweetup
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Nov 15, 2009

STS-129 Tweetup

Twitter user Dave Gibson from Lawrenceville, GA, who goes by the twitter name @davecgibson, listens to a guest...

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NASA image: STS-129 Tweetup
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Nov 15, 2009

STS-129 Tweetup

Twitter users Risa Wechster from Stanford University, left, and Daniel Holz from Los Alamos, both twitter for...

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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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