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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: KSC-88PC-1014
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Sep 29, 1988

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The space shuttle Discovery and its five-man crew is launched from pad 39B at 11:37 a.m. as...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6144
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Nov 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Former space shuttle astronaut Richard Covey was among guests gathering for the Astronaut...

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NASA image: STS-26 crewmembers in Hawaiian shirts and sunglasses pose for group portrait
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Oct 2, 1988

STS-26 crewmembers in Hawaiian shirts and sunglasses pose for group portrait

STS026-09-008 (3 Oct 1988) --- STS-26 crewmembers wear Hawaiian attire (brightly colored shirts with bold prints)...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0844
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Apr 30, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Astronaut Hall of Fame are applauded by the guests at the Astronaut Hall...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0831
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Apr 30, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Owen Garriott, chairman of the Astronaut Hall of Fame, waits to address guests at the...

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NASA image: KSC-88PC-1018
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Sep 29, 1988

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The space shuttle Discovery and its five-man crew is launched from pad 39B at 11:37 a.m. as...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0836
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Apr 30, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, new inductee Gordon Fullerton...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC pad 39B
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Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC pad 39B

STS026-S-031 (29 Sept 1988) --- Just moments after ignition, the Space Shuttle Discovery, mated to two solid rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-88PC-1033
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Sep 29, 1988

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Discovery and its five-man crew is launched from pad 39B at 11:37...

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NASA image: Liftoff of STS-26
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Sep 29, 1988

Liftoff of STS-26

The Space Shuttle Discovery takes off from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, to being Mission...

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NASA image: Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-61
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Dec 2, 1993

Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-61

STS061-S-089 (2 Dec 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39B with a crew of six NASA...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, OV-103, distant air-to-air launch views
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Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, OV-103, distant air-to-air launch views

S26-S-026 (29 Sept. 1988) --- The STS-26 launch was captured on film from the NASA Shuttle Training Aircraft,...

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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
Image
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
Image
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: KSC-05pd-0358
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Mar 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Program managers, directors and engineers man the consoles in the Launch...

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NASA image: Astronaut Candiates - 1978 Shuttle Program
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Jan 25, 2010

Astronaut Candiates - 1978 Shuttle Program

S78-26481 (January 1978) --- This is a montage of the individual portraits of the 35-member 1978 class of astronaut...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0972
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May 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Dr. Norman E. Thagard (left) is inducted...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1524
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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A group from the first graduating class of astronauts after the Apollo program gathers at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5459
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Banana River Creek VIP viewing area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA...

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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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