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

Launch of STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour

STS068-S-034 (30 September 1994) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39A in a halo of light....

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NASA image: View of the TSS-1R after the tether broke
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Apr 3, 1996

View of the TSS-1R after the tether broke

STS075-360-021 (22 Feb.- 9 March 1996) --- The loose tether forms a faint diagonal line in this scene recorded on a...

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NASA image: STS-91 onboard crew portraits
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Aug 24, 2016

STS-91 onboard crew portraits

STS091-718-010 (2-12 June 1998) --- Six plus one equals seven, as the STS-91 crew is joined by Andrew S.W. Thomas...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0956
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Jul 23, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Columbia changes night into day as it roars into the sky after a...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0927
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Jun 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Expedition Five Commander Valeri Korzun shakes hands with a member of the Closeout...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0926
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Jun 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-111 Mission Specialist Philippe Perrin (CNES) talks to members of the Closeout...

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NASA image: STS-111 & Expedition 5 preflight training in the SVMF
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Mar 29, 2002

STS-111 & Expedition 5 preflight training in the SVMF

JSC2002-00723 (29 March 2002) --- The STS-111 crewmembers and the Expedition Five crewmembers share a joint planning...

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NASA image: Skylab 3,Astronaut Jack R. Lousma on EVA
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Aug 6, 1973

Skylab 3,Astronaut Jack R. Lousma on EVA

SL3-122-2612 (6 Aug. 1973) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, Skylab 3 commander, participates in the final Skylab 3...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 22, 1992

Spacelab

Onboard Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-42) Astronaut Norman E. Thagard, payload commander, and Canadian payload...

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NASA image: STS-34 crewmembers sit in M1-13 APC during emergency egress training at KSC
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Sep 13, 1989

STS-34 crewmembers sit in M1-13 APC during emergency egress training at KSC

STS-34 crewmembers sit in M1-13 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) during emergency egress training at KSC's shuttle...

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NASA image: MISSION PATCH - GEMINI-5 SPACE FLIGHT - MSC
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Jan 1, 1966

MISSION PATCH - GEMINI-5 SPACE FLIGHT - MSC

S66-59530 (August 1965) --- This is the insignia of the Gemini-Titan 5 (GT-5) spaceflight. The Gemini-5 prime crew...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0919
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Jun 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As if emerging from a cocoon of smoke, Space Shuttle Endeavour roars toward space on...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6229
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Nov 9, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., spacecraft technicians...

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NASA image: STS-55 crewmembers work in the SL-D2 module onboard OV-102
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May 6, 1993

STS-55 crewmembers work in the SL-D2 module onboard OV-102

STS055-22-004 (26 April-6 May 1993) --- Four of the seven crew members who spent 10 days aboard the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6236
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Nov 9, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., the Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0902
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Jun 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour clears the lightning mast as it hurtles into space on mission...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6231
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Nov 9, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., a solar array on the Solar...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0903
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Jun 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Birds take flight as Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Launch Pad 39A on mission...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Mar 8, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavor on June 6, 2002, these four astronauts comprised the prime crew for...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6227
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Nov 9, 2009

KSC-2009-6227

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., spacecraft technicians...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 18, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-34 crew of five launched aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis on October 18, 1989 at 12:53:40pm (EDT)....

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NASA image: STS-34 crewmembers pose for onboard crew portrait on OV-104's flight deck
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Oct 23, 1989

STS-34 crewmembers pose for onboard crew portrait on OV-104's flight deck

STS034-06-019 (18-23 Oct. 1989) --- The five astronaut crew members for NASA's STS-34 mission pose for an in-space...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jack Lousma participates in EVA to deploy twin pole solar shield
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Aug 6, 1973

Astronaut Jack Lousma participates in EVA to deploy twin pole solar shield

SL3-122-2611 (22 Sept. 1973) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, Skylab 3 commander, participates in the final...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6234
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Nov 9, 2009

KSC-2009-6234

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., spacecraft technicians make...

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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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