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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: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Dec 9, 1993

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

Repair of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) - orbiting earth at an altitude of 325 nautical miles. Perched atop a...

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Dec 9, 1993

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) begins its separation from the space shuttle Endeavour following a week and a half...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Dec 9, 1993

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

Astronaut Story Musgrave, anchored to the end of the remote manipulator arm, prepares to be elevated to the top of...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Dec 7, 1993

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

Anchored on the end of orbiter Endeavour's remote manipulator system arm, astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman (foreground)...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Dec 6, 1993

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

Extra vehicular activity - Astronaut Kathy Thornton on the end of orbiter Endeavour's remote manipulator system arm,...

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00043
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Apr 23, 2010

KSC-10-S-00043

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope began a remarkable journey of discovery on April 24, 1990. After 20 years in space,...

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NASA image: Astronaut James Newman during in-space evaluation of portable foot restraint
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Sep 16, 1993

Astronaut James Newman during in-space evaluation of portable foot restraint

STS051-98-010 (16 Sept 1993) --- Astronaut James H. Newman, mission specialist, conducts an in-space evaluation of...

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NASA image: STS 61-B crew insignia
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Aug 26, 2008

STS 61-B crew insignia

S85-36635 (October 1985) --- This is the insignia designed by the STS-61B crew members to represent their November...

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NASA image: STS-42 Payload Specialist Merbold inside KC-135 during zero gravity flight
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May 24, 1988

STS-42 Payload Specialist Merbold inside KC-135 during zero gravity flight

S88-37966 (2 Oct 1988) --- European Space Agency payload specialists Ulf Merbold (STS-42, right) and Reinhold Furrer...

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NASA image: CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51L (ZERO-G)
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Nov 20, 1985

CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51L (ZERO-G)

S85-44835 (20 Nov. 1985) --- This flying human chain represents prime and backup payload specialists for two...

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NASA image: KSC-93pc1541
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Dec 2, 1993

KSC-93pc1541

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39B on mission STS-61 with a crew...

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NASA image: ksc-93pc1449
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Nov 15, 1993

ksc-93pc1449

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Endeavour is being "rolled around" from Launch Pad 39A to Launch Pad...

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NASA image: Astronaut Robert Gibson prepares to use motion picture camera
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Jan 15, 1986

Astronaut Robert Gibson prepares to use motion picture camera

61C-07-030 (15 Jan 1986) --- Astronaut Robert L. Gibson, STS 61-C mission commander, partially floats on the aft...

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NASA image: Workers at Cape Canaveral install mirror in Wide Field/Planetary Camera II
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Aug 24, 1993

Workers at Cape Canaveral install mirror in Wide Field/Planetary Camera II

Workers in bldg AE, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, install a mirror on the Wide Field/Planetary Camera II as part...

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NASA image: BILL NELSON NOMINATED FOR NASA ADMINISTRATOR
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Mar 19, 2021

BILL NELSON NOMINATED FOR NASA ADMINISTRATOR

On March 19, Acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk released a statement in response to President Joe Biden’s...

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NASA image: STS 61-A crew portrait onboard Challenger middeck
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Oct 30, 1985

STS 61-A crew portrait onboard Challenger middeck

61A-117-019 (30 Oct.-6 Nov. 1985) --- Traditional in-flight portrait of all eight STS-61A crew members was made with...

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NASA image: Landing of the Shuttle Challenger and end of STS 61-A mission
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Nov 6, 1985

Landing of the Shuttle Challenger and end of STS 61-A mission

61A-S-139 (6 Nov 1985) --- Eight persons returning from space at one time is a record which was set at 9:45:39 a.m....

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NASA image: In-flight portrait of STS 61-C crew
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Jan 12, 1986

In-flight portrait of STS 61-C crew

61C-14-008 (12-18 Jan. 1986) --- The seven crew members for STS-61C mission use the space shuttle Columbia's middeck...

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NASA image: Launch of the shuttle Challenger begining of the STS 61-A mission
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Oct 30, 1985

Launch of the shuttle Challenger begining of the STS 61-A mission

61A-S-018 (30 Oct 1985) --- A record-sized crew of eight persons is lifted toward Earth-orbit as the space shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-29 Commander Coats in JSC fixed base (FB) shuttle mission simulator (SMS)
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Feb 11, 1986

STS-29 Commander Coats in JSC fixed base (FB) shuttle mission simulator (SMS)

S86-28458 (28 Feb. 1986) --- Astronaut Michael L. Coats participates in a rehearsal for his assigned flight at the...

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NASA image: Astronauts Newman and Walz evaluate tools for use on HST servicing mission
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Sep 16, 1993

Astronauts Newman and Walz evaluate tools for use on HST servicing mission

STS051-06-037 (16 Sept 1993) --- Astronauts Carl E. Walz (foreground) and James H. Newman evaluate some important...

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NASA image: Astronauts Jerry Ross and Sherwood Spring assemble ACCESS components
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Dec 1, 1985

Astronauts Jerry Ross and Sherwood Spring assemble ACCESS components

61B-41-047 (1 Dec 1985) --- Astronauts Jerry L. Ross (left) and Sherwood C. (Woody) Spring are photographed by...

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NASA image: Rep. Bill Nelson inside a personal rescue sphere
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Sep 25, 1985

Rep. Bill Nelson inside a personal rescue sphere

U.S. Representative Bill Nelson (D.,Florida) gives a thumbs up signal from inside a small ball called a personal...

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NASA image: NASA Leadership Meets with Republic of Korea’s Minister of For
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Feb 2, 2023

NASA Leadership Meets with Republic of Korea’s Minister of For

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson shows Republic of Korea Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jin Park, where he sat on the...

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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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