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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-97pc566
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Apr 4, 1997

KSC-97pc566

STS-83 Payload Specialist Gregory T. Linteris gives a thumbs-up as he is assisted into his launch/entry suit in the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1048
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Jul 17, 1997

KSC-97PC1048

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia glides in for a touchdown on Runway 33 at KSC’s...

KSC
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: STS-83 launch view.
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Aug 11, 2016

STS-83 launch view.

STS083-S-003 (4 April 1997)--- With the Atlantic Ocean in the background, the Space Shuttle Columbia heads toward...

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NASA image: STS-83 launch view.
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Aug 11, 2016

STS-83 launch view.

STS083-S-007 (4 April 1997)--- The Space Shuttle Columbia heads toward Earth-orbit from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC958
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Jul 1, 1997

KSC-97PC958

The STS-94 crew walks out of the Operations and Checkout Building and heads for the Astrovan that will transport...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC955
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Jul 1, 1997

KSC-97PC955

STS-94 Payload Commander Janice Voss smiles and gives a thumbs-up as she is assisted into her launch/entry suit in...

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NASA image: NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover’s 1.8 Billion-Pixel Panorama
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Mar 3, 2020

NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover’s 1.8 Billion-Pixel Panorama

NASA Curiosity Project Scientist Ashwin Vasavada guides this tour of the rover's view of the Martian surface. This...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc567
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Apr 4, 1997

KSC-97pc567

STS-83 Payload Commander Janice Voss smiles as she is assisted into her launch/entry suit in the Operations and...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1045
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Jul 17, 1997

KSC-97PC1045

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia touches down on...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc606
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Apr 8, 1997

KSC-97pc606

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia in the background, STS-83 Mission Commander...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1044
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Jul 17, 1997

KSC-97PC1044

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia touches down on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1058
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Jul 17, 1997

KSC-97PC1058

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Framed by the Vehicle Assembly Building at right and the Mate-Demate Device at left,...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1052
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Jul 17, 1997

KSC-97PC1052

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia touches down on...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1050
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Jul 17, 1997

KSC-97PC1050

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia touches down on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1049
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Jul 17, 1997

KSC-97PC1049

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia touches down on...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1047
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Jul 17, 1997

KSC-97PC1047

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia touches down on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1051
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Jul 17, 1997

KSC-97PC1051

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia touches down on...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1046
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Jul 17, 1997

KSC-97PC1046

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia touches down on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Vista from Curiosity Shows Crossbedded Martian Sandstone
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Sep 11, 2015

Vista from Curiosity Shows Crossbedded Martian Sandstone

Large-scale crossbedding in the sandstone of this ridge on a lower slope of Mars' Mount Sharp is common in petrified...

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NASA image: Butte M9a in Murray Buttes on Mars
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Oct 3, 2016

Butte M9a in Murray Buttes on Mars

The top of the butte in this scene from the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover stands about 16...

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NASA image: NASA’s Curiosity Rover Reaches Gediz Vallis Channel (360 View)
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Mar 29, 2024

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Reaches Gediz Vallis Channel (360 View)

Drag your mouse or move your phone to look around within this 360-degree panorama provided by NASA’s Curiosity Mars...

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NASA image: Curiosity Self-Portrait at Martian Sand Dune
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Jan 29, 2016

Curiosity Self-Portrait at Martian Sand Dune

This self-portrait of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows the vehicle at "Namib Dune," where the rover's activities...

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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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