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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: President Signature Onboard Curiosity
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Sep 21, 2012

President Signature Onboard Curiosity

This view of Curiosity deck shows a plaque bearing several signatures of US officials, including that of President...

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NASA image: STS-33 Commander Gregory looks through window on OV-103's aft flight deck
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Nov 27, 1989

STS-33 Commander Gregory looks through window on OV-103's aft flight deck

STS033-93-034 (22-27 Nov. 1989) --- Astronaut Frederick D. Gregory, STS-33 commander looks through aft flight deck...

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NASA image: STS-33 Commander Gregory uses a NIKON 35mm camera on OV-103's aft flight deck
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Nov 27, 1989

STS-33 Commander Gregory uses a NIKON 35mm camera on OV-103's aft flight deck

STS033-93-036 (22-27 Nov. 1989) --- Astronaut Frederick D. Gregory, STS-33 commander, aims a 35mm camera out an aft...

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NASA image: Hurricane Frances as Observed by NASA Spaceborne Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS and SeaWinds Scatterometer
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Aug 30, 2004

Hurricane Frances as Observed by NASA Spaceborne Atmospheric Infrared Sounder AIRS and SeaWinds Scatterometer

This image shows Hurricane Frances in August 2004 as captured by instruments onboard two different NASA satellites:...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Nov 19, 1997

Space Shuttle Project

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia's (STS-87) first ever Extravehicular Activity (EVA), astronaut Takao Doi works with a...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Nov 19, 1997

Space Shuttle Project

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia's (STS-87) first ever Extravehicular Activity (EVA), astronaut Takao Doi works with a...

MSFC
NASA image: The Red Rectangle
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May 27, 2003

The Red Rectangle

An archival image of the Red Rectangle, or HD44179, taken with the Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 onboard NASA Hubble...

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NASA image: STS-55 crewmembers work in the SL-D2 module onboard OV-102
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May 6, 1993

STS-55 crewmembers work in the SL-D2 module onboard OV-102

STS055-22-004 (26 April-6 May 1993) --- Four of the seven crew members who spent 10 days aboard the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 12, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

This STS-48 onboard photo is of the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) in the grasp of the RMS (Remote...

MSFC
NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This Skylab-3 onboard photograph shows Astronaut Allen Bean on the ergometer, breathing into the metabolic analyzer....

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 25, 1992

Microgravity

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-50) onboard photo of astronauts working in United States Microgravity Laboratory...

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NASA image: Thomas in Spacehab module
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May 24, 1996

Thomas in Spacehab module

S77-E-5089 (25 May 1996) --- Astronaut Andrew S. W. Thomas, mission specialist, interrupts a Spacehab task to pose...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jan 22, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Onboard Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-42) the seven crewmembers pose for a traditional in-space portrait in the...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This onboard photograph depicts Astronaut Owen Garriott atop the Apollo Telescope Mount, removing a film magazine...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This onboard photograph depicts Astronaut Owen Garriott atop the Apollo Telescope Mount, removing a film magazine...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-30 crewmembers pose for onboard portrait on OV-104's aft flight deck
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 crewmembers pose for onboard portrait on OV-104's aft flight deck

STS030-21-008 (4-8 May 1989) --- A traditional in-space crew portrait for STS-30 aboard the Atlantis. Astronaut Mary...

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NASA image: STS-34 crewmembers pose for onboard crew portrait on OV-104's flight deck
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Oct 23, 1989

STS-34 crewmembers pose for onboard crew portrait on OV-104's flight deck

STS034-06-019 (18-23 Oct. 1989) --- The five astronaut crew members for NASA's STS-34 mission pose for an in-space...

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NASA image: STS-55 Columbia, OV-102, crew poses for onboard portrait in SL-D2 module
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May 6, 1993

STS-55 Columbia, OV-102, crew poses for onboard portrait in SL-D2 module

STS055-203-009 (26 April-6 May 1993) --- The seven crew members who spent 10 days aboard the space shuttle Columbia...

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NASA image: STS-40 crewmembers pose for onboard (in space) portrait on OV-102's middeck
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Jun 14, 1991

STS-40 crewmembers pose for onboard (in space) portrait on OV-102's middeck

STS040-605-009 (5-14 June 1991) --- The seven crew members for STS-40 pose for an in-space portrait on the Space...

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NASA image: STS-30 aft flight deck onboard view of overhead window, Earth limb, cow photo
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 aft flight deck onboard view of overhead window, Earth limb, cow photo

STS030-10-008 (4-8 May 1989) --- Since the beginning manned space travel, astronauts have taken with them items of...

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NASA image: STS-42 OV-103 crew poses for onboard (in-space) portrait in IML-1 SL module
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 OV-103 crew poses for onboard (in-space) portrait in IML-1 SL module

STS042-78-061 (22-30 Jan. 1992) --- The seven STS-42 crewmembers pose for a traditional in-space portrait in the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jan Davis monitors Commercial Protein Crystal Growth experiment
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Feb 3, 1994

Astronaut Jan Davis monitors Commercial Protein Crystal Growth experiment

STS060-21-031 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- Using a lap top computer, astronaut N. Jan Davis monitors systems for the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Sally Ride on Flight Deck
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Jun 25, 1983

Astronaut Sally Ride on Flight Deck

S83-35783 / STS007-05-029 (18-24 June 1983) --- Astronaut Sally K. Ride, mission specialist, is shown here sitting...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1974

Skylab

This Skylab-4 mission onboard photograph shows Astronaut Ed Gibson at the complex control and display console for...

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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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