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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: Spacelab
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Oct 13, 1977

Spacelab

Once the United States' space program had progressed from Earth's orbit into outerspace, the prospect of building...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1992

Spacelab

International Microgravity Laboratory-1 (IML-1) was the first in a series of Shuttle flights dedicated to...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 1, 1992

Spacelab

The first United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-1) flew in orbit inside the Spacelab science module for...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1989

Spacelab

In 1986, NASA introduced a Shuttle-borne ultraviolet observatory called Astro. The Astro Observatory was designed to...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1992

Spacelab

The IML-1 mission was the first in a series of Shuttle flights dedicated to fundamental materials and life sciences...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1992

Spacelab

Astronaut David C. Hilmers conducts the Microgravity Vestibular Investigations (MVI) sitting in its rotator chair...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Aug 30, 1977

Spacelab

Once the United States' space program had progressed from Earth's orbit into outerspace, the prospect of building...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jul 1, 1994

Spacelab

Astronaut Chiaki Mukai conducts the Lower Body Negative Pressure (LBNP) experiment inside the International...

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NASA image: BDPU, Favier places new test chamber into experiment module in LMS-1 Spacelab
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Jul 9, 1996

BDPU, Favier places new test chamber into experiment module in LMS-1 Spacelab

STS078-301-021 (20 June - 7 July 1996) --- Payload specialist Jean-Jacques Favier, representing the French Space...

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NASA image: Crewmembers in the spacelab with the Rotating Dome vestibular experiment.
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Jan 11, 1993

Crewmembers in the spacelab with the Rotating Dome vestibular experiment.

STS058-03-020 (18 Oct.-1 Nov. 1993) --- In the Spacelab onboard the space shuttle Columbia, STS-58 Commander John...

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NASA image: Cmdr Halsell videotapes experiment in Spacelab module
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Apr 12, 2017

Cmdr Halsell videotapes experiment in Spacelab module

S94-E-5045 (July 1997) --- Astronaut James D. Halsell Jr., mission commander, video tapes an experiment onboard the...

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NASA image: Portrait of STS-9 crew in the Spacelab
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Nov 28, 1983

Portrait of STS-9 crew in the Spacelab

STS009-126-441 (28 Nov 1983) --- The six crewmembers of STS-9 position themselves in a star bust-like cluster in the...

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NASA image: STS-42 IML-1 spacelab (SL) module and SL tunnel in OV-103's payload bay (PLB)
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 IML-1 spacelab (SL) module and SL tunnel in OV-103's payload bay (PLB)

STS042-25-027 (30 Jan 1992) --- STS-42 International Microgravity Laboratory 1 (IML-1) Spacelab module and Spacelab...

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NASA image: LSP - CM-1 Linteris performs experiment in Spacelab module
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Apr 12, 2017

LSP - CM-1 Linteris performs experiment in Spacelab module

S94-E-5002 (5 July 1997) --- Payload specialist Gregory J. Linteris checks on a combustion experiment onboard the...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 12, 1992

Around Marshall

The science laboratory, Spacelab-J (SL-J), flown aboard the STS-47 flight was a joint venture between NASA and the...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 12, 1999

Around Marshall

The science laboratory, Spacelab-J (SL-J), flown aboard the STS-47 flight was a joint venture between NASA and the...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 12, 1992

Around Marshall

The science laboratory, Spacelab-J (SL-J), flown aboard the STS-47 flight was a joint venture between NASA and the...

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NASA image: STS-65 crew onboard portrait in IML-2 spacelab module with mission flag
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 crew onboard portrait in IML-2 spacelab module with mission flag

In the spacelab science module aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, the seven crewmembers...

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NASA image: STS-47 PS Mohri uses Spacelab Japan microscope to study cells aboard OV-105
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Sep 20, 1992

STS-47 PS Mohri uses Spacelab Japan microscope to study cells aboard OV-105

STS047-05-025 (12 - 20 Sept 1992) --- Payload specialist Mamoru Mohri, representing Japan's National Space...

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NASA image: STS-47 MS Davis and MS Jemison conduct LBNP experiment in the SLJ module
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Sep 20, 1992

STS-47 MS Davis and MS Jemison conduct LBNP experiment in the SLJ module

STS047-230-030 (12 - 20 Sept 1992) --- Astronauts Mae C. Jemison (left) and N. Jan Davis, mission specialists, are...

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NASA image: Medical operations in Spacelab
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Jul 17, 1995

Medical operations in Spacelab

STS071-102-027 (27 June - 7 July 1995) --- Onboard the Spacelab Science Module in the Space Shuttle Atlantis' cargo...

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NASA image: Centrifuge for SLS-1
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Jan 16, 1981

Centrifuge for SLS-1

S81-25565 (Feb 1981) --- Expected to be a busy item of flight hardware on the Spacelab Life Sciences (SLS-1) mission...

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NASA image: Linnehan exercises with a bungee strap in the Spacelab module
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Jul 9, 1996

Linnehan exercises with a bungee strap in the Spacelab module

STS078-305-022 (20 June-7 July 1996) --- Astronaut Richard M. Linnehan, mission specialist, works out in the Life...

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NASA image: Payload specialist Merbold performing experiment in Spacelab
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Nov 28, 1983

Payload specialist Merbold performing experiment in Spacelab

STS009-13-699 (28 Nov - 8 Dec 1983) --? Ulf Merbold, Spacelab 1 payload specialist, carries out one of 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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