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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: Group portrait of STS-121 crewmembers
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Jul 9, 2006

Group portrait of STS-121 crewmembers

ISS013-E-49464 (9 July 2006) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Reiter, new Expedition 13 crewmember,...

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Apr 24, 2021

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iss065e002882 (April 24, 2021) --- The 11-member crew aboard the International Space Station is actually a...

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Jul 17, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia glides in for a touchdown on Runway 33 at KSC’s...

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NASA image: STS-83 landing views
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Aug 16, 2016

STS-83 landing views

STS083-S-010 (8 April 1997) --- The main landing gear of the Space Shuttle Columbia touches down on the Shuttle...

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Apr 27, 2021

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iss065e006837 (April 27, 2021) --- The 11-member crew aboard the International Space Station is actually a...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc576
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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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Feb 4, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-98 Mission Commander Kenneth Cockrell (center) talks with Launch Director Michael...

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NASA image: STS-83 launch view.
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Aug 11, 2016

STS-83 launch view.

STS083-S-003 (4 April 1997)--- With the Atlantic Ocean in the background, the Space Shuttle Columbia heads toward...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 and Expedition 14 Crewmembers during a News Conference
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Sep 25, 2006

Expedition 13 and Expedition 14 Crewmembers during a News Conference

ISS013-E-84616 (25 Sept. 2006) --- The crewmembers onboard the International Space Station participate in a news...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2571
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Sep 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, crew members with...

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NASA image: STS-83 launch view.
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Aug 11, 2016

STS-83 launch view.

STS083-S-007 (4 April 1997)--- The Space Shuttle Columbia heads toward Earth-orbit from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1041
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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, Mission...

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Jan 31, 1998

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NASA astronaut and Mir 24 crew member David Wolf, M.D., who was on the Russian Space Station Mir since late...

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NASA image: STS-121 crew photo taken in the U.S. Lab during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 13, 2006

STS-121 crew photo taken in the U.S. Lab during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-07024 (13 July 2006) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Reiter (bottom center), Expedition 13...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc577
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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: Expedition 13 and Expedition 14 Crewmembers during the Change of Command in the U.S. Laboratory
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Sep 27, 2006

Expedition 13 and Expedition 14 Crewmembers during the Change of Command in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS013-E-84574 (27 Sept. 2006) --- The crewmembers onboard the International Space Station pose for a group photo in...

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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: KSC-98pc262
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Jan 31, 1998

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NASA astronaut and Mir 24 crew member David Wolf, M.D., who was on the Russian Space Station Mir since late...

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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-06pd1040
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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, Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1111
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Jun 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following training in the M-113 armored personnel carrier, the STS-121 crew pose for a...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Launch
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Apr 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Launch

Michael Hess, operations integration manager for NASA's Commercial Crew Program, monitors the launch of a SpaceX...

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NASA image: STS-116 Crewmembers in the U.S. Laboratory during Joint Operations
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Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 Crewmembers in the U.S. Laboratory during Joint Operations

S116-E-05586 (11 Dec. 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery and Expedition 14 crewmembers enjoy a light moment 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

STS089-714-066 (22-31 Jan. 1998) --- A series of 70mm still shots was recorded of Russia's Mir Space Station from...

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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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