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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: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-131 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Apr 7, 2010

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-131 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS023-E-020005 (7 April 2010) --- This view of the aft portion of the space shuttle Discovery, including the three...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 16, 2010

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS023-E-041682 (16 May 2010) --- This view of the aft portion of the space shuttle Atlantis, including main...

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NASA image: "Night" scene of the STS-5 Columbia in orbit over the earth
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Nov 17, 1982

"Night" scene of the STS-5 Columbia in orbit over the earth

S82-39796 (11-16 Nov. 1982) --- A ?night? scene of the STS-5 space shuttle Columbia in orbit over Earth?s glowing...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 26, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS026-E-030076 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This view of the aft portion of the space shuttle Discovery, including main...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 16, 2010

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS023-E-041678 (16 May 2010) --- This view of the aft portion of the space shuttle Atlantis, including main...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Endeavour Payload Bay
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May 17, 2011

View of the Shuttle Endeavour Payload Bay

S134-E-006505 (17 May 2011) --- The Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS), pictured on the second flight day of STS-134,...

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NASA image: View of the ISS as the Shuttle Endeavour heads home after the STS-118 Mission
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Aug 19, 2007

View of the ISS as the Shuttle Endeavour heads home after the STS-118 Mission

S118-E-09341 (19 Aug. 2007) --- Backdropped by Earth's horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space...

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NASA image: Views of a sunrise and an aurora taken from OV-105 during STS-99
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Apr 6, 2000

Views of a sunrise and an aurora taken from OV-105 during STS-99

STS099-349-002 (11-22 February 2000) ---The Space Shuttle Endeavour's vertical stabilizer is visible in the...

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NASA image: View of Southern Cross, Alpha and Beta Centauri
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Mar 18, 1996

View of Southern Cross, Alpha and Beta Centauri

STS075-351-022 (22 Feb.- 9 March 1996) --- The space shuttle Columbia's vertical stabilizer appears to point to the...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on EAFB concrete runway 22
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lands on EAFB concrete runway 22

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rolls along concrete runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB),...

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NASA image: Palapa-B communications satellite launched from the Shuttle Challenger
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Jun 24, 1983

Palapa-B communications satellite launched from the Shuttle Challenger

S83-35764 (19 June 1983) --- The Indonesian Palapa B communications satellite is just about to clear the vertical...

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NASA image: Transfer of the MPLM Leonardo from the ISS to the Orbiter Discovery Payload Bay
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Jul 14, 2006

Transfer of the MPLM Leonardo from the ISS to the Orbiter Discovery Payload Bay

ISS013-E-51269 (14 July 2006) --- Canadarm2 or the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) arm (out of...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 crew
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Oct 13, 2002

Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 crew

STS112-707-035 (7-18 October 2002) --- The Colorado River snakes across this view, photographed from the Space...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Jun 1, 1999

Benefit from NASA

Two scientists at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center,atmospheric scientist Paul Meyer and solar physicist Dr. David...

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NASA image: Vertical Stabilizer and OMS pods from the aft FD window during STS-123 mission
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Mar 11, 2008

Vertical Stabilizer and OMS pods from the aft FD window during STS-123 mission

S123-E-005072 (11 Mar. 2008) --- This view out the aft starboard window on Endeavour's flight deck was one of a...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission
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Aug 24, 2016

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission

STS091-713-061 (2-12 June 1998) --- The vertical stabilizer of the Space Shuttle Discovery runs through this...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia
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Oct 21, 1995

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia

STS073-727-045 (21 October 1995) --- Photographed by the astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia is this scene...

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NASA image: 400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-126 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Nov 16, 2008

400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-126 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-008638 (16 Nov. 2008) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Endeavour's tail section was provided by...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc52
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Jan 11, 1999

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In a specially built clean room at Astrotech, Titusville, Fla., Loral technician Roberto Caballero checks the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc930
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Aug 10, 1998

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In the Tile Fabrication Shop, Tony Rollins, with United Space Alliance, cuts a High-Temperature Reusable Surface...

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NASA image: STS-56 view of freeflying SPARTAN-201 backdropped against heavy cloud cover
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Apr 17, 1993

STS-56 view of freeflying SPARTAN-201 backdropped against heavy cloud cover

STS056-90-034 (8-17 April 1993) --- Backdropped against heavy cloud cover over the Mediterranean Sea, the...

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NASA image: STS106-s-013
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Sep 8, 2000

STS106-s-013

STS106-S-013 (8 September 2000)--- This view of shock-wave condensation collars backlit by the Sun occurred during...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc50
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Jan 11, 1999

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With the light casting a rosy glow in a specially built clean room at Astrotech, Titusville, Fla., Loral technician...

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NASA image: Payload Bay and OBSS on STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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May 23, 2010

Payload Bay and OBSS on STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S132-E-012289 (23 May 2010) --- The International Space Station (center) appears very small from the point of view...

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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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