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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: CREW CANDIDATES - SHUTTLE - JSC
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Jan 31, 1977

CREW CANDIDATES - SHUTTLE - JSC

S78-26569 (31 Jan. 1978) --- The 35 new astronaut candidates, presented Jan. 31, 1978, in the Building 2 auditorium...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0474
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Feb 23, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39, STS-123 Pilot Gregory H. Johnson...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0466
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Feb 23, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39, STS-123 crew members are instructed...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0470
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Feb 23, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39, STS-123 Mission Specialist Robert L....

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0467
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Feb 23, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39, STS-123 Mission Specialist Takao Doi...

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NASA image: STS-64 landing view
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Sep 21, 1994

STS-64 landing view

STS64-S-094 (20 Sept. 1994) --- The space shuttle Discovery, with a crew of six NASA astronauts aboard, touches down...

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NASA image: STS-64 landing view
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Sep 21, 1994

STS-64 landing view

STS64-S-073 (20 Sept. 1994) --- The drag chute for the space shuttle Discovery is deployed as NASA's most-heavily...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 8, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-51A mission included Frederick H. Hauck, commander,who is seated to the right....

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NASA image: STS-26 Mission Control Center (MCC) activity at JSC
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Oct 2, 1988

STS-26 Mission Control Center (MCC) activity at JSC

STS26-S-103 (2 October 1988) --- A wide-angle view of flight controllers in the Johnson Space Center's mission...

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NASA image: STS-36 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A into darkness
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Feb 28, 1990

STS-36 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A into darkness

STS036-S-006 (28 Feb 1990) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis sets off a spectacular light display with the launching of...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0776
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Apr 8, 2001

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Ready to take the wheel on the M-113 armored carrier is STS-100 Mission Specialist Umberto Guidoni. He and the rest...

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NASA image: Astronaut David Scott on slope of Hadley Delta during Apollo 15 EVA
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Jul 31, 1971

Astronaut David Scott on slope of Hadley Delta during Apollo 15 EVA

AS15-85-11514 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- Astronaut David R. Scott, commander, standing on the slope of Hadley Delta,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2696
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Oct 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Pamela Melroy is ready for training on the M-113 armored personnel carrier,...

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NASA image: Zenith view of the ISS taken during STS-114's undocking and final flyaround
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Aug 6, 2005

Zenith view of the ISS taken during STS-114's undocking and final flyaround

S114-E-7200 (6 August 2005) --- The International Space Station is backdropped against a heavily cloud-covered part...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 16, 1990

Space Shuttle Projects

The 5 member crew of the STS-41 mission included (left to right): Bruce E. Melnick, mission specialist 2; Robert D....

MSFC
NASA image: Muruntau Mine, Uzbekistan
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Jul 28, 2022

Muruntau Mine, Uzbekistan

The Muruntau mine in Uzbekistan is the largest gold mine in the world in terms of production. In a single year,...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 Mission image - Panoramic view north of Station 1, northwest of Hadley Rille
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Jul 31, 1971

Apollo 15 Mission image - Panoramic view north of Station 1, northwest of Hadley Rille

AS15-85-11425 (31 July 1971) --- A view of Hadley Rille, looking northwest, as photographed from near Station No. 2...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc581
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Apr 4, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Among the many special NASA STS-83 launch guests who witnessed the liftoff of the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2712
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Oct 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Commander Pamela Melroy drives the M-113 armored personnel carrier near Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0779
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Apr 8, 2001

KSC-01pp0779

STS-100 Mission Specialist Chris A. Hadfield is ready to take the wheel on the M-113 armored carrier that could be...

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NASA image: Astronaut James Irwin uses scoop during Apollo 15 EVA
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Aug 2, 1971

Astronaut James Irwin uses scoop during Apollo 15 EVA

AS15-92-12424 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot, uses a scoop in making a...

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NASA image: View of crater Tsiolkovsky in highlands on lunar farside as seen by Apollo 15
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Aug 1, 1971

View of crater Tsiolkovsky in highlands on lunar farside as seen by Apollo 15

AS15-97-13160 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- A view of a portion of the crater Tsiolkovsky located in the highlands on...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0777
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Apr 8, 2001

KSC-01pp0777

STS-100 Commander Kent V. Rominger is ready to take the wheel on the M-113 armored carrier that could be used by the...

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NASA image: Survey of the ISS during flyaround
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Aug 6, 2005

Survey of the ISS during flyaround

S114-E-7266 (6 August 2005) --- The Space Station Remote Manipulator System arm or Canadarm2 appears to be waving...

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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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