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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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Feb 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center, members of the...

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NASA image: STS-121 and Expedition 13 group photo taken during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 9, 2006

STS-121 and Expedition 13 group photo taken during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-06239 (9 July 2006) --- The STS-121 (green shirts) and Expedition 13 crewmembers gather for a group photo in...

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NASA image: DTO 1118 - Survey of the Mir Space Station
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Jan 29, 1998

DTO 1118 - Survey of the Mir Space Station

STS089-716-019 (22-31 Jan. 1998) --- A series of 70mm still shots was recorded of Russia's Mir Space Station from...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 and STS-121 crewmembers say farewell before STS-121 undocking
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Jul 15, 2006

Expedition 13 and STS-121 crewmembers say farewell before STS-121 undocking

S121-E-07702 (15 July 2006) --- After almost nine days of cooperative work onboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1059
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Jun 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew listens to instructions on emergency egress from the pad. The crew...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc578
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Apr 4, 1997

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Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1045
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Jun 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center aboard a Grumman G2 aircraft, the STS-121...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1574
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Jul 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - (From left) STS-121 Mission Specialist Michael Fossum, Pilot Mark Kelly and Commander...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1060
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Jun 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew listens to instructions on emergency egress from the pad. The crew...

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NASA image: STS-121 Preflight Training, CCTII
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Mar 22, 2006

STS-121 Preflight Training, CCTII

JSC2006-E-09827 (21 March 2006) --- The crewmembers assigned to STS-121 take a break from training for a group shot...

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NASA image: Launch of STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Sep 30, 1994

Launch of STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour

STS068-S-037 (30 September 1994) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39A in a halo of light....

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NASA image: KSC-97pc579
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Apr 4, 1997

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Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32...

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NASA image: DTO 1118 - Survey of the Mir Space Station
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Jan 29, 1998

DTO 1118 - Survey of the Mir Space Station

STS089-714-072 (22-31 Jan. 1998) --- A series of 70mm still shots was recorded of Russia's Mir Space Station from...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc580
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Apr 4, 1997

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Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32...

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Jun 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew pause in their prelaunch activities to talk to the media. They are...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1039
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Jun 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center aboard a Grumman G2 aircraft, the STS-121...

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Jun 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During emergency egress training at the pad, the STS-121 crew poses for a photo on the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 1997

Space Shuttle Projects

Five NASA astronauts and two scientists comprised the crew for the STS-83 mission in support of the first...

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew displays the spirit of the Fourth of July holiday with their flags and...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc585
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Apr 4, 1997

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Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1038
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Jun 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a break in the rain storms from Tropical Storm Alberto, the STS-121 crew arrives...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1405
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Waving flags for the Fourth of July, the STS-121 crew heads for the Astrovan and the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1046
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Jun 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center aboard a Grumman G2 aircraft, the STS-121...

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NASA image: STS-68 Landing at Edwards
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Oct 11, 1994

STS-68 Landing at Edwards

A drag chute slows the shuttle Endeavour after landing on runway 22 at Edwards, California, to complete the highly...

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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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