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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: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This illustration shows general characteristics of the Skylab with callouts of its major components. In an early...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1971

Skylab

This artist's concept depicts the separation of the Skylab payload shroud. The payload shroud was both an...

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NASA image: Launch of unmanned Skylab 1 space vehicle
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May 14, 1973

Launch of unmanned Skylab 1 space vehicle

S73-26912 (14 May 1973) --- The unmanned Skylab 1/Saturn V space vehicle is launched from Pad A, Launch Complex 39,...

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NASA image: Launch of unmanned Skylab 1 space vehicle
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May 14, 1973

Launch of unmanned Skylab 1 space vehicle

S73-26913 (14 May 1973) --- The unmanned Skylab 1/Saturn V space vehicle is launched from Pad A, Launch Complex 39,...

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NASA image: Skylab 3,Skylab as the CM moves in for docking
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Jul 28, 1973

Skylab 3,Skylab as the CM moves in for docking

SL3-114-1683 (28 July 1973) --- A close-up view of the Skylab space station photographed against an Earth background...

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NASA image: PAD 39A - SKYLAB (SL)-I - KSC
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May 29, 1973

PAD 39A - SKYLAB (SL)-I - KSC

S73-26911 (14 May 1973) --- The unmanned Skylab 1/Saturn V space vehicle is launched from Pad A, Launch Complex 39,...

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-4 - MANUFACTURING (EXERCISER) - JSC
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Sep 11, 1973

SKYLAB (SL)-4 - MANUFACTURING (EXERCISER) - JSC

S73-33858 (November 1973) --- A close-up view of the feet of scientist-astronaut William E. Thornton as he...

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NASA image: SL3-108-01288
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Jul 1, 1973

SL3-108-01288

SL3-108-1288 (July-Sept. 1973) --- Astronaut Owen K. Garriott, science pilot of the Skylab 3 mission, is stationed...

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NASA image: Skylab (SL)-3 Crew - KSC
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Aug 3, 1973

Skylab (SL)-3 Crew - KSC

S73-31801 (28 July 1973) --- The three crewmen of the second manned Skylab mission (Skylab 3) leave the Manned...

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NASA image: Honoring the 50th Anniversary of NASA’s Skylab
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May 25, 2023

Honoring the 50th Anniversary of NASA’s Skylab

America’s first space station and the first crewed research laboratory in space, Skylab, lifted off on May 14, 1973....

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NASA image: Skylab
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Nov 18, 1970

Skylab

After the end of the Apollo missions, NASA's next adventure into space was the marned spaceflight of Skylab. Using...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Apr 1, 1972

Skylab

In this photograph, the Orbital Workshop shower compartment was unfolded by technicians for inspection. The shower...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1972

Skylab

This image, with callouts, depicts the storage area of the forward compartment at the upper level of the Orbital...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This is a photograph of a technician checking on a solar array wing for the Orbital Workshop as it is deployed. A...

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NASA image: Skylab
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May 1, 1972

Skylab

This image is a wide-angle view of the Orbital Workshop waste management compartment. The waste management...

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NASA image: Skylab
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May 1, 1972

Skylab

This is a close-up photograph of the Orbital Workshop (OWS) trash disposal airlock located on the floor of the lower...

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NASA image: Emblem - NASA Skylab (SL) Program
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Apr 25, 1973

Emblem - NASA Skylab (SL) Program

S73-23952 (May 1973) --- This is the official emblem for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA)...

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NASA image: SKYLAB III - TELEVISION (RENDEZVOUS)
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Jul 31, 1973

SKYLAB III - TELEVISION (RENDEZVOUS)

S73-31570 (July 1973) --- Overall view of the Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) in the Mission Control Center...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Bean looks over data acquisition camera on Skylab trainer
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Sep 1, 1972

Astronaut Alan Bean looks over data acquisition camera on Skylab trainer

S72-39256 (1972) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, commander for Skylab 3, the second manned Skylab mission, looks over...

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NASA image: Astronaut Joseph Kerwin forms perfect sphere with water droplet
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Jun 1, 1973

Astronaut Joseph Kerwin forms perfect sphere with water droplet

SL2-X9-730 (1 June 1973) --- Scientist-astronaut Joseph P. Kerwin, Skylab 2 science pilot, forms a perfect sphere by...

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NASA image: Skylab 2 Astronaut during EVA at Skylab 1 and 2 space station cluster
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Jun 11, 1973

Skylab 2 Astronaut during EVA at Skylab 1 and 2 space station cluster

S73-27734 (11 June 1973) --- Skylab 2 astronaut performs extravehicular activity (EVA) at the Skylab 1 and 2 space...

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NASA image: sl2-x4-256
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Jul 18, 2012

sl2-x4-256

SL2-X4-256 (25 May 1973) --- This photo, made at long range from the command module during Skylab 2's approach to...

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NASA image: SKYLAB IV - PRELAUNCH (KSC)
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Nov 16, 1973

SKYLAB IV - PRELAUNCH (KSC)

S73-36905 (8 Nov. 1973) --- Astronaut William R. Pogue, pilot of the Skylab 4 mission, relaxes during spacesuit...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT LOUSMA, JACK - EGRESS - SKYLAB 3 COMMAND MODULE - PACIFIC
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Sep 25, 1973

ASTRONAUT LOUSMA, JACK - EGRESS - SKYLAB 3 COMMAND MODULE - PACIFIC

S73-36435 (25 Sept. 1973) --- Astronaut Jack R. Lousma, Skylab 3 pilot, egresses the Skylab 3 Command Module aboard...

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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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