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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-61 crew utilizing Virtual Reality in training for HST repair mission
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Jun 11, 1993

STS-61 crew utilizing Virtual Reality in training for HST repair mission

Astronaut Jeffrey A. Hoffman, one of four crewmembers for STS-61 that will conduct scheduled spacewalks during the...

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NASA image: STS-61 crew utilizing Virtual Reality in training for HST repair mission
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Jun 11, 1993

STS-61 crew utilizing Virtual Reality in training for HST repair mission

Astronaut Jeffrey A. Hoffman, one of four crewmembers for STS-61 that will conduct scheduled spacewalks during the...

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NASA image: STS-61 crew utilizing Virtual Reality in training for HST repair mission
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Jun 11, 1993

STS-61 crew utilizing Virtual Reality in training for HST repair mission

Astronaut Jeffrey A. Hoffman, one of four crewmembers for STS-61 that will conduct scheduled spacewalks during the...

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NASA image: STS-61 crew utilizing Virtual Reality in training for HST repair mission
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Jun 11, 1993

STS-61 crew utilizing Virtual Reality in training for HST repair mission

Astronaut Jeffrey A. Hoffman, one of four crewmembers for STS-61 that will conduct scheduled spacewalks during the...

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NASA image: STS-61 crew utilizing Virtual Reality in training for HST repair mission
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Jun 11, 1993

STS-61 crew utilizing Virtual Reality in training for HST repair mission

Astronaut Jeffrey A. Hoffman, one of four crewmembers for STS-61 that will conduct scheduled spacewalks during the...

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NASA image: STS-61 crew utilizing Virtual Reality in training for HST repair mission
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Jun 11, 1993

STS-61 crew utilizing Virtual Reality in training for HST repair mission

Astronaut Jeffrey A. Hoffman, one of four crewmembers for STS-61 that will conduct scheduled spacewalks during the...

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NASA image: STS-33 Discovery, OV-103, approaches concrete runway 04 at EAFB, California
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Nov 27, 1989

STS-33 Discovery, OV-103, approaches concrete runway 04 at EAFB, California

STS033-S-014 (27 Nov 1989) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery is silhouetted against late afternoon California skies as...

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NASA image: Astronaut Robert Crippen simulates preparation of Skylab meal
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Jun 15, 1972

Astronaut Robert Crippen simulates preparation of Skylab meal

S72-41855 (15 June 1972) --- Astronaut Robert L. Crippen, Skylab Medical Experiment Altitude Test (SMEAT) commander,...

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NASA image: PREFLIGHT - STS-8 - KSC
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Aug 15, 1983

PREFLIGHT - STS-8 - KSC

S83-38389 (6 Aug. 1983) --- The STS-8 crew members pause for a crew photo at Pad 39A after a question and answer...

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NASA image: U.S. Navy crew members display decals on forward flight deck
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Sep 5, 1983

U.S. Navy crew members display decals on forward flight deck

STS008-16-454 (30 Aug-5 Sept 1983) --- Following a precedent set early two decades ago during the Gemini program,...

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NASA image: STS-33 Discovery, OV-103, early morning liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Nov 22, 1989

STS-33 Discovery, OV-103, early morning liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS033-S-003 (22 Nov 1989) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery heads for Earth-orbit on the first post-Challenger...

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NASA image: Unofficial On-board STS-61 crew portrait
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Dec 5, 1993

Unofficial On-board STS-61 crew portrait

STS061-11-004 (2-13 Dec 1993) --- Traditional inflight portrait for the crew of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST)...

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NASA image: STS-33 Discovery, OV-103, early morning liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Nov 22, 1989

STS-33 Discovery, OV-103, early morning liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS033-S-002 (22 Nov 1989) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery heads for Earth orbit on the first post-Challenger...

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL) MEDICAL EXPERIMENT ALTITUDE TEST (SMEAT) - MSC
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Jun 16, 1972

SKYLAB (SL) MEDICAL EXPERIMENT ALTITUDE TEST (SMEAT) - MSC

S72-41858 (15 June 1972) --- Astronauts Robert L. Crippen, left, Skylab Medical Experiment Altitude Test (SMEAT)...

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NASA image: POST-FLIGHT (CREW) - STS-8
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Sep 5, 1983

POST-FLIGHT (CREW) - STS-8

S83-39696 (5 Sept 1983) --- The five member astronaut crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger for STS-8 responds to a...

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NASA image: Astronauts Hoffman and Musgrave monitor Neutral Buoyancy Simulator training
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Jun 15, 1993

Astronauts Hoffman and Musgrave monitor Neutral Buoyancy Simulator training

Astronauts Jeffrey A. Hoffman (far left) and F. Story Musgrave (second left) monitor a training session from...

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NASA image: POST-FLIGHT (CREW) - STS-8
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Sep 5, 1983

POST-FLIGHT (CREW) - STS-8

S83-39693 (5 Sept 1983) --- The five member astronaut crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger for STS-8 responds to a...

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NASA image: STS-49 MS Akers handles strut during ASEM procedures in OV-105's payload bay
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May 14, 1992

STS-49 MS Akers handles strut during ASEM procedures in OV-105's payload bay

STS049-77-028 (14 May 1992) --- Astronaut Thomas D. Akers, STS-49 mission specialist, grabs a strut device as fourth...

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NASA image: Shuttle Challenger landing on Runway 17 at Edwards at end of 51-B mission
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May 6, 1985

Shuttle Challenger landing on Runway 17 at Edwards at end of 51-B mission

51B-S-071 (6 May 1985) --- The Space Shuttle Challenger lands on Runway 17 at Edwards Air Force Base to complete a...

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NASA image: STS-73 official crew portrait
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Mar 4, 1996

STS-73 official crew portrait

STS073-S-002 (July 1995) --- These five astronauts and two United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML) payload...

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NASA image: Astronauts Musgrave and Hoffman during first STS-61 EVA
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Dec 5, 1993

Astronauts Musgrave and Hoffman during first STS-61 EVA

STS061-86-048 (5 Dec 1993) --- Astronauts F. Story Musgrave (foreground) and Jeffrey A. Hoffman are pictured near...

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NASA image: STS-49 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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May 7, 1992

STS-49 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS049-S-251 (7 May 1992) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour soars toward Earth orbit where a crew of seven NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-98PC-0794
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Jun 29, 1998

KSC-98PC-0794

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Posing in front of the world premiere release of the film "Armageddon" are Peter...

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NASA image: Landing of STS-61 Shuttle Endeavour at Kennedy Space Center
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Dec 13, 1993

Landing of STS-61 Shuttle Endeavour at Kennedy Space Center

STS061-S-071 (13 Dec 1993) --- A rear view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it touches down on the Shuttle Landing...

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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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