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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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Aug 9, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

Astronaut Kathryn Thornton, payload commander for the STS-73 mission, attired in a high fidelity training version of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 9, 1994

Space Shuttle Projects

Astronaut and mission specialist for STS-73, Catherine G. Coleman, dons a high fidelity training version of the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 9, 1994

Space Shuttle Projects

Astronaut and mission specialist Catherine G. Coleman is about to don the helmet portion of a high fidelity training...

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NASA image: View of ASTRO-2 payload in cargo bay of STS-67 Endeavour
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Mar 17, 1995

View of ASTRO-2 payload in cargo bay of STS-67 Endeavour

STS067-713-072 (2-18 March 1995) --- This 70mm cargo bay scene, backdropped against a desert area of Namibia,...

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NASA image: STS-132 Flight Control Team in WFCR - Orbit 2
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May 20, 2010

STS-132 Flight Control Team in WFCR - Orbit 2

JSC2010-E-086451 (20 May 2010) --- The members of the STS-132 Orbit 2 flight control team pose for a group portrait...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jul 1, 1994

Spacelab

Astronaut Donald Thomas conducts the Fertilization and Embryonic Development of Japanese Newt in Space (AstroNewt)...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jul 1, 1994

Spacelab

Astronaut Donald Thomas conducts the Fertilization and Embryonic Development of Japanese Newt in Space (AstroNewt)...

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NASA image: View of Expedition 28 / STS-135 Crew Members floating in the Node 2
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Jul 17, 2011

View of Expedition 28 / STS-135 Crew Members floating in the Node 2

ISS028-E-017535 (17 July 2011) -- Four members of the joint STS-135/Expedition 28 crews are able to spend part of...

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NASA image: Landing - STS-2 - Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA
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Nov 16, 1981

Landing - STS-2 - Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA

S81-39563 (14 Nov. 1981) --- This view of the space shuttle Columbia (STS-2) was made with a hand-held 70mm camera...

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NASA image: STS-116 Flight Controllers on console during mission - STS-116 Orbit 2
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Dec 20, 2006

STS-116 Flight Controllers on console during mission - STS-116 Orbit 2

JSC2006-E-54743 (20 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut K. Megan McArthur, STS-116 Orbit 2 spacecraft communicator (CAPCOM),...

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NASA image: ISS crew in Node 2 awaiting STS-128 docking
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Aug 31, 2009

ISS crew in Node 2 awaiting STS-128 docking

ISS020-E-037050 (30 Aug. 2009) --- Expedition 20 crew members are pictured in the Harmony node of the International...

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NASA image: STS-65 Mission Specialist Walz in IML-2 spacelab aboard Columbia, OV-102
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 Mission Specialist Walz in IML-2 spacelab aboard Columbia, OV-102

STS-65 Mission Specialist Carl E. Walz floats above center aisle equipment in the International Microgravity...

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NASA image: STS-110 Commander Bloomfield enters U.S. Lab from PMA 2 during Expedition Four
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Apr 10, 2002

STS-110 Commander Bloomfield enters U.S. Lab from PMA 2 during Expedition Four

ISS004-E-9955 (10 April 2002) --- Astronaut Michael J. Bloomfield, STS-110 mission commander, steps into the Destiny...

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NASA image: STS-109 Flight Control Team Photo in WFCR - Orbit 2 with Flight Director Tony Ceccaci.
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Mar 5, 2002

STS-109 Flight Control Team Photo in WFCR - Orbit 2 with Flight Director Tony Ceccaci.

JSC2002-00574 (5 March 2002) --- The members of the STS-109 Orbit 2 Team pose for a group portrait in the shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-131 Flight Control Team in WFCR - Orbit 2 - Flight Director Mike Sarafin
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Apr 14, 2010

STS-131 Flight Control Team in WFCR - Orbit 2 - Flight Director Mike Sarafin

JSC2010-E-051978 (14 April 2010) --- The members of the STS-131 Orbit 2 flight control team pose for a group...

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NASA image: STS-2 - SIMULATION - RIDE, SALLY, ASTRONAUT - JSC
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Jul 9, 1981

STS-2 - SIMULATION - RIDE, SALLY, ASTRONAUT - JSC

S81-33963 (July 1981) --- Mission specialist/astronaut Sally K. Ride and Dale E. Moore of the flight control...

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NASA image: STS-65 crewmembers work at IML-2 Rack 5 Biorack (BR) aboard Columbia, OV-102
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 crewmembers work at IML-2 Rack 5 Biorack (BR) aboard Columbia, OV-102

STS-65 Mission Specialist (MS) Leroy Chiao (top) and MS Donald A. Thomas are seen at work in the International...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

These are images of CGEL-2 samples taken during STS-95. They show binary colloidal suspensions that have formed...

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NASA image: STS-126 crew visit
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Jan 13, 2009

STS-126 crew visit

Stennis Space Center Director Gene Goldman (center) stands with astronauts Christopher Ferguson (right) and...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Mar 2, 1995

Spacelab

ASTRO-2 was the second dedicated Spacelab mission to conduct astronomical observations in the ultraviolet spectral...

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NASA image: POST-FLIGHT (EGRESS) - STS-2 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA
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Nov 18, 1981

POST-FLIGHT (EGRESS) - STS-2 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA

S81-39582 (14 Nov. 1981) --- Astronauts Joe H. Engle, rear, and Richard H. Truly are greeted by George W.S. Abbey,...

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NASA image: POST-FLIGHT (EGRESS) - STS-2 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA
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Nov 18, 1981

POST-FLIGHT (EGRESS) - STS-2 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA

S81-39580 (14 Nov. 1981) --- Astronauts Joe H. Engle, rear, and Richard H. Truly egress the space shuttle Columbia...

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NASA image: Bush - POST-FLIGHT - STS-2 - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX
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Nov 15, 1981

Bush - POST-FLIGHT - STS-2 - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX

S81-39548 (12 Nov. 1981) --- NASA's space shuttle Columbia climbs toward space for a return visit after its 10:10...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT (MISSION CONTROL CENTER [MCC]) - STS-2 - JSC
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Nov 13, 1981

INFLIGHT (MISSION CONTROL CENTER [MCC]) - STS-2 - JSC

S81-39499 (13 Nov. 1981) --- President Ronald Reagan is briefed by JSC Director Christopher C. Kraft Jr., who points...

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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.
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