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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: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 1, 1996

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-79 mission included (seated front left to right) Jerome (Jay) Apt, mission specialist;...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 9, 1996

Space Shuttle Project

The Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia's (STS-75) mission came to a close as the orbiter touched down on Runway 33 of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 1, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

The primary payload of the STS-43 mission, Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-E (TDRS-E) attached to an Inertial...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jul 9, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

As the orbiter Columbia (STS-50) rolled down Runway 33 of Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Shuttle Landing Facility, its...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jun 7, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

Designed by the mission crew members, the patch for STS-69 symbolizes the multifaceted nature of the flight's...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 1, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

The free-flying Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-E (TDRS-E), still attached to an Inertial Upper Stage (IUS), was...

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NASA image: USA SHUTTLE ATLANTIS ROLLOUT
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Jun 1, 2011

USA SHUTTLE ATLANTIS ROLLOUT

Kennedy Space Center Director Charley Bolden (L) The STS-135 crew (L-R) Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Feb 1, 2000

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-99 crew pose for a "star-burst" pose in celebration of a successful Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission (SRTM)...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 27, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew patch of STS-72 depicts the Space Shuttle Endeavour and some of the payloads on the flight. The Japanese...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 1, 1978

Space Shuttle Projects

This photograph shows the left side of the solid rocket booster (SRB) segment as it awaits being mated to the nose...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Move
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Oct 13, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Move

Jeffrey Rudolph, President and CEO, California Science Center speaks at the Endeavour Kick-Off Ceremony at The Forum...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jul 17, 1997

Space Shuttle Project

Framed by the Vehicle Assembly Building at right and the Mate-Demate Device at left, the Space Shuttle orbiter...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 1, 1978

Space Shuttle Projects

This photograph shows stacking of the left side of the solid rocket booster (SRB) segments in the Dynamic Test Stand...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 2000

Space Shuttle Projects

Launched February 11, 2000, the STS-99 Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission (SRTM) was the most ambitious Earth mapping...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 1, 1978

Space Shuttle Projects

Workmen in the Dynamic Test Stand lowered the nose cone into place to complete stacking of the left side of the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Apr 8, 1993

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-56) onboard photo of Pilot Stephen S. Oswald (wearing a headset) uses the Shuttle...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Feb 11, 2000

Space Shuttle Projects

The Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour blasts form the launch pad on February 11, 2000 carrying its crew of six for the...

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Aug 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a twin set of space shuttle solid rocket boosters...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4441
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Aug 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is used to load a twin set of space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4439
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Aug 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is used to load a twin set of space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4463
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Aug 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a twin set of space shuttle solid rocket boosters...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4461
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Aug 15, 2012

KSC-2012-4461

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a space shuttle solid rocket booster is being...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4443
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Aug 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane is used to load a space shuttle solid...

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Aug 15, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a space shuttle solid rocket booster is being...

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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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