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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 Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) is seen from Top of the Town in...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) flies near the U.S. Capitol,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-124) Lands
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Jun 14, 2008

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-124) Lands

NASA Astronaut Garrett Reisman, right, jokes with NASA Associate Administrator Chris Scolese, 2nd from right, NASA...

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NASA image: STS-64 Discovery's cargo bay in-flight
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Sep 18, 1994

STS-64 Discovery's cargo bay in-flight

STS064-90-031 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- Backdropped against the darkness of space beneath Earth's horizon 130 nautical...

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NASA image: Telstar 3-D communications satellite deploying from Discovery's payload bay
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Jun 17, 1985

Telstar 3-D communications satellite deploying from Discovery's payload bay

Telstar 3-D communications satellite deploying from Discovery's payload bay. Cloudy Earth's surface can be seen to...

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NASA image: Landing of the Shuttle Discovery at the end of the STS 51-D mission
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Apr 19, 1985

Landing of the Shuttle Discovery at the end of the STS 51-D mission

51D-9107 (19 April 1985) --- A side-looking, wide view of the Space Shuttle Discovery shows the vehicle on its final...

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NASA image: Mir space station as seen from STS-63 Discovery
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Feb 6, 1995

Mir space station as seen from STS-63 Discovery

STS063-708-057 (6 Feb. 1995) --- Backdropped against the darkness of space, only the shiny part of Russia's Mir...

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NASA image: SPARTAN-201 satellite begins separation from Shuttle Discovery
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Sep 12, 1994

SPARTAN-201 satellite begins separation from Shuttle Discovery

STS064-111-041 (12 Sept. 1994) ---- Backdropped against New England's coast, the Shuttle Pointed Autonomous Research...

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NASA image: View of the shuttle Discovery on the launch pad just prior to STS 51-D launch
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Apr 12, 1985

View of the shuttle Discovery on the launch pad just prior to STS 51-D launch

View of the shuttle Discovery on the launch pad just prior to STS 51-D launch. The surrounding area is dark, with...

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NASA image: Astronaut Anna Fisher pictured near the aft flight deck of Discovery
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Nov 12, 1984

Astronaut Anna Fisher pictured near the aft flight deck of Discovery

51A-20-004 (12 Nov. 1984) --- Astronaut Anna L. Fisher is pictured near the aft flight deck of Discovery, where she...

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NASA image: STS-33 crewmember pose on Discovery, OV-103, middeck for onboard portrait
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Nov 27, 1989

STS-33 crewmember pose on Discovery, OV-103, middeck for onboard portrait

STS033-22-035 (22-27 Nov. 1989) --- STS-33 crewmembers, wearing mission polo shirts, pose on the middeck of the...

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NASA image: Shuttle Discovery Landing at Edwards
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Mar 18, 1989

Shuttle Discovery Landing at Edwards

The STS-29 Space Shuttle Discovery mission lands at NASA's then Ames-Dryden Flight Research Facility, Edwards AFB,...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00201
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Jun 25, 2004

KSC-04-S-00201

In another Florida first, NASA's Kennedy Space Center played host to a visit by the Stanley Cup. The Cup's visit was...

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NASA image: Landing of the Discovery at end of the STS 41-D mission
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Sep 8, 1984

Landing of the Discovery at end of the STS 41-D mission

41D-3299 (5 Sept 1984) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery was captured on film just prior to touchdown on Runway 17 at...

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NASA image: Aerial view of the launch of STS 51-A shuttle Discovery
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Nov 8, 1984

Aerial view of the launch of STS 51-A shuttle Discovery

51A-90014 (8 Nov. 1984) --- John W. Young, who has seen many launches from various angles, used a handheld camera to...

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NASA image: View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission
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Aug 30, 1984

View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission

View of the launch of the shuttle Discovery and the 41-D mission. The orbiter and its plume of smoke are...

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NASA image: View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission
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Jun 8, 1984

View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission

41D-3063 (30 Aug. 1984) --- The space shuttle Discovery climbs toward Earth orbit following a successful liftoff...

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NASA image: Astronauts Culbertson and Bursch brush their teeth on Discovery's middeck
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Sep 25, 1993

Astronauts Culbertson and Bursch brush their teeth on Discovery's middeck

STS051-10-025 (12-22 Sept. 1993) --- (Orient Photo With Hygiene Kit At Right Center). Astronauts Frank L. Culbertson...

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NASA image: View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission
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Jun 8, 1984

View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission

41D-3071 (30 Aug. 1984) --- The space shuttle Discovery climbs toward Earth orbit following a successful liftoff...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00098
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Aug 31, 2009

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STS-128 Launch Director Pete Nickolenko clears Discovery for liftoff and wishes the crew of Discovery well.

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NASA image: Launch of the Shuttle Discovery and begining of STS 51-I mission
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Aug 27, 1985

Launch of the Shuttle Discovery and begining of STS 51-I mission

51I-S-223 (27 August 1985) --- Launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery and beginning of STS-51I mission. View of the...

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NASA image: Landing of the Shuttle Discovery and end of STS 51-I mission
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Sep 3, 1985

Landing of the Shuttle Discovery and end of STS 51-I mission

51I-S-225 (3 September 1985) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery lands on September 3, 1985 on Runway 23, Edwards Air...

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NASA image: Servicing of Shuttle Discovery after landing at end of STS 51-I mission
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Sep 3, 1985

Servicing of Shuttle Discovery after landing at end of STS 51-I mission

51I-S-240 (3 Sept. 1985) --- Servicing of the space shuttle Discovery after its landing at Edwards Air Force Base...

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NASA image: Astronaut William Fisher anchored to foot restraint on Discovery
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Sep 1, 1985

Astronaut William Fisher anchored to foot restraint on Discovery

51I-102-048 (4-5 Sept 1985) --- A 35mm frame showing astronaut William F. Fisher standing on the edge of Discovery's...

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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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