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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
Image
Jun 6, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew patch of STS-73, the second flight of the United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-2), depicts the Space...

MSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
Image
Feb 9, 2003

International Space Station (ISS)

This is the STS-115 insignia. This mission continued the assembly of the International Space Station (ISS) with the...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-28/51J - OFFICIAL CREW INSIGNIA
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Sep 6, 1985

STS-28/51J - OFFICIAL CREW INSIGNIA

S85-39862 (1 Sept. 1985) --- The 51-J mission insignia, designed by Atlantis's first crew, pays tribute to the...

JSC
NASA image: Art Concept - Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) Crews
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May 13, 1975

Art Concept - Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) Crews

S75-25941 (April 1975) --- An Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) symbolic painting by artist Bert Winthrop of Rockwell...

JSC
NASA image: The Legacy of the NASA Worm Logo
Video
Nov 6, 2023

The Legacy of the NASA Worm Logo

The iconic “worm” symbol debuted in 1975, and has since wriggled its way into pop culture and deep space. Watch as...

HQ
NASA image: sts086-s-001
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May 1, 1997

sts086-s-001

STS086-S-001 (May 1997) --- This is the crew patch for STS-86, the seventh Shuttle-Mir docking mission, symbolized...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1160
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Oct 4, 2002

KSC-02pd1160

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS - (STS113-S-001 September 2002) -- This is the crew patch for the STS-113...

KSC
NASA image: STS-51 insignia
Image
Jan 1, 1993

STS-51 insignia

STS051-S-001 (January 1993) --- Designed by the crew members, the crew patch honors all who have contributed to...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Jan 8, 1998

Space Shuttle Projects

In the STS-89 crew insignia, the link between the United States and Russia is symbolically represented by the Space...

MSFC
NASA image: Exp25PatchFinal-names
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May 5, 2010

Exp25PatchFinal-names

ISS025-S-001 (June 2010) --- The mission patch design for the 25th Expedition to the International Space Station...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-1929
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Sep 1, 2009

KSC-2010-1929

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston - STS131-S-001 - The STS-131_19A crew patch highlights the Space Shuttle in the...

KSC
NASA image: Emblem - Apollo 17 Lunar Landing Mission
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Sep 13, 1972

Emblem - Apollo 17 Lunar Landing Mission

S72-49079 (8 Sept. 1972) --- This is the official emblem of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission which will be flown...

JSC
NASA image: STS-131 crew patch final 8-26-09
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Aug 26, 2009

STS-131 crew patch final 8-26-09

STS131-S-001 (September 2009) --- The STS-131/19A crew patch highlights the space shuttle in the Rendezvous Pitch...

JSC
NASA image: STS-67 crew insignia
Image
Oct 1, 1994

STS-67 crew insignia

STS067-S-001 (October 1994) --- Observation and remote exploration of the Universe in the ultraviolet wavelengths of...

JSC
NASA image: STS-89 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, crew insignia
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Apr 22, 1998

STS-89 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, crew insignia

STS089-S-001 (October 1997) --- The link between the United States and Russia is symbolically represented by the...

JSC
NASA image: STS104-s-001
Image
Mar 1, 2001

STS104-s-001

STS104-S-001 (March 2001) --- STS-104, International Space Station (ISS) assembly mission 7A, marks the completion...

JSC
NASA image: STS-50 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crew insignia
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Jul 26, 1999

STS-50 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crew insignia

STS050-S-001 (January 1992) --- Designed by the flight crew, the insignia for the United States Microgravity...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Jul 8, 1990

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-40 patch makes a contemporary statement focusing on human beings living and working in space. Against a...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-106 insignia
Image
Apr 1, 2000

STS-106 insignia

STS106-S-001 (April 2000) --- This is the crew patch for the STS-106 mission, which is the first shuttle flight to...

JSC
NASA image: STS-79 crew insignia
Image
Sep 9, 1998

STS-79 crew insignia

STS79-S-001 (April 1996) --- STS-79 is the fourth in a series of NASA docking missions to the Russian Mir Space...

JSC
NASA image: STS-40 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crew insignia
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May 1, 1990

STS-40 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crew insignia

STS40-S-001 (May 1990) --- The STS-40 patch makes a contemporary statement focusing on human beings living and...

JSC
NASA image: STS-68 crew insignia
Image
Mar 1, 1994

STS-68 crew insignia

STS068-S-001 (March 1994) --- Exploration of Earth from space is the focus of the design of the STS-68 insignia, the...

JSC
NASA image: STS-113 insignia
Image
Sep 1, 2002

STS-113 insignia

STS113-S-001 (September 2002) --- This is the crew patch for the STS-113 mission, which will be the eleventh...

JSC
NASA image: NASA Calculates Matthew's Heavy Rains - Wide Shot
Video
Oct 7, 2016

NASA Calculates Matthew's Heavy Rains - Wide Shot

NASA satellite data was used to provide estimates of Hurricane Matthew's heavy precipitation over the course of...

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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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