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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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Mar 4, 2001

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After arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-102 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas addresses the media. Behind...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0399
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Mar 4, 2001

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STS-102 Mission Specialist Susan V. Helms smiles on her arrival for launch. She is also one of the Expedition Two...

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NASA image: Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF web
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Aug 3, 2011

Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF web

JSC2011-E-072139 (July 2011) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the starboard view of the complete...

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NASA image: Columbia Crew added to Astronaut Memorial Mirror
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Jul 15, 2003

Columbia Crew added to Astronaut Memorial Mirror

Workers add to the Astronaut Memorial Mirror the names of the Columbia crew who died in the STS-107 accident....

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NASA image: Columbia Crew added to Astronaut Memorial Mirror
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Jul 15, 2003

Columbia Crew added to Astronaut Memorial Mirror

Workers add to the Astronaut Memorial Mirror the names of the Columbia crew who died in the STS-107 accident....

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 10, 1992

Microgravity

The image shows a test cell of Crystal Growth experiment inside the Vapor Crystal Growth System (VCGS) furnace...

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NASA image: View of ISS after STS-124 Undocking
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Jun 11, 2008

View of ISS after STS-124 Undocking

S124-E-010042 (11 June 2008) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is seen from...

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NASA image: View of ISS after STS-124 Undocking
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Jun 11, 2008

View of ISS after STS-124 Undocking

S124-E-009982 (11 June 2008) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the International Space Station is...

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NASA image: Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF web
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Aug 3, 2011

Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF web

JSC2011-E-072138 (July 2011) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the port view of the complete...

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NASA image: Columbia Crew added to Astronaut Memorial Mirror
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Jul 15, 2003

Columbia Crew added to Astronaut Memorial Mirror

Workers add to the Astronaut Memorial Mirror the names of the Columbia crew who died in the STS-107 accident....

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NASA image: KSC01pp0437
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Spectators line the banks of the turn basin to watch the dawn launch of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-50 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lands on runway 33 at KSC SLF
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Jul 9, 1992

STS-50 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lands on runway 33 at KSC SLF

STS-50 Columbia's, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102's, main landing gear touches down on runway 33 at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0408
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Mar 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo is moved into Space Shuttle Discovery’s...

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NASA image: View of Atlantis after undocking from the ISS for the STS-117 Mission
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Jun 19, 2007

View of Atlantis after undocking from the ISS for the STS-117 Mission

ISS015-E-12838 (19 June 2007) --- Backdropped over a colorful Earth, Space Shuttle Atlantis is featured in this...

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NASA image: BRIC - Brown with canisters on middeck
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Nov 2, 1998

BRIC - Brown with canisters on middeck

STS095-E-5166 (2 Nov. 1998) --- Astronaut Curtis L. Brown Jr. (left), STS-95 commander, and U.S. Sen. John H. Glenn...

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NASA image: View of ISS after STS-124 Undocking
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Jun 11, 2008

View of ISS after STS-124 Undocking

S124-E-010045 (11 June 2008) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is seen from...

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NASA image: View of ISS after STS-124 Undocking
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Jun 11, 2008

View of ISS after STS-124 Undocking

S124-E-009968 (11 June 2008) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the International Space Station is...

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NASA image: Columbia Crew added to Astronaut Memorial Mirror
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Jul 15, 2003

Columbia Crew added to Astronaut Memorial Mirror

Workers add to the Astronaut Memorial Mirror the names of the Columbia crew who died in the STS-107 accident....

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NASA image: KSC-01PP0948
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May 1, 2001

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NASA/EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- With its drag chute deployed, Endeavour lands on runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base,...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP0949
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May 1, 2001

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NASA/EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- Endeavour’s rear wheels touch down on runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., after...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0408
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Mar 5, 2001

KSC-01PP-0408

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo is moved into Space Shuttle Discovery’s...

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NASA image: View of Atlantis after undocking from the ISS for the STS-117 Mission
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Jun 19, 2007

View of Atlantis after undocking from the ISS for the STS-117 Mission

ISS015-E-12839 (19 June 2007) --- Backdropped over a cloud-covered part of Earth, Space Shuttle Atlantis is featured...

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NASA image: View of ISS after STS-124 Undocking
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Jun 11, 2008

View of ISS after STS-124 Undocking

S124-E-009990 (11 June 2008) --- Backdropped by Earth's horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space...

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NASA image: Columbia Crew added to Astronaut Memorial Mirror
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Jul 15, 2003

Columbia Crew added to Astronaut Memorial Mirror

Workers add to the Astronaut Memorial Mirror the names of the Columbia crew who died in the STS-107 accident....

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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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