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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: NASA Calculates Matthew's Heavy Rains - Close Up
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Oct 7, 2016

NASA Calculates Matthew's Heavy Rains - Close Up

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

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NASA image: STS-41 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia
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Dec 3, 1999

STS-41 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia

STS041-S-001 (May 1990) --- The STS-41 crew patch, designed by the five astronaut crew members, depicts the space...

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NASA image: sts133-s-001
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Feb 1, 2011

sts133-s-001

STS133-S-001 (June 2010, Revised January 2011) --- The STS-133 mission patch is based upon sketches from the late...

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NASA image: Print
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Oct 6, 2011

Print

ISS034-S-001 (December 2011) --- The crew members of the Expedition 34 mission put together the following...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1533
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Mar 1, 2002

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS -- (ISS006-S-001) Revised -- The International Space Station (ISS) Expedition 6...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1056
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Jul 31, 2000

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The Zenith-1 (Z-1) Truss is officially presented to NASA by The Boeing Co. on the Space Station Processing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3267
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Nov 10, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two symbols of American pride, the Space Shuttle Atlantis and a United States flag,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1465
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Mar 1, 2010

KSC-2011-1465

STS134-S-001 (March 2010) --- The design of the STS-134 crew patch highlights research on the International Space...

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NASA image: STS-121 Mission Patch
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Jun 1, 2005

STS-121 Mission Patch

STS121-S-001 (June 2005) --- The STS-121 patch depicts the space shuttle docked with the International Space Station...

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NASA image: STS-27 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia
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Jul 6, 1988

STS-27 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia

S88-41481 (15 July 1988) --- This is the official insignia of the NASA STS-27 mission. The patch depicts the space...

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NASA image: Exp21 Patch final-no names
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Dec 29, 2008

Exp21 Patch final-no names

ISS021-S-001 (February 2009) --- The central element of the patch is inspired by a fractal of six, symbolizing the...

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NASA image: GRC-1997-C-03941
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Oct 2, 1997

GRC-1997-C-03941

In 1949, after graduating from the Cleveland Institute of Art, James “Jim” Modarelli began his career as an...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 1, 1993

Space Shuttle Projects

Designed by members of the flight crew, the STS-58 insignia depicts the Space Shuttle Columbia with a Spacelab...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3784
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Sep 10, 2014

KSC-2014-3784

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – During a ceremony inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at...

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NASA image: STS_134_patch_OL
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Mar 9, 2010

STS_134_patch_OL

STS134-S-001 (March 2010) --- The design of the STS-134 crew patch highlights research on the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0207
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Mar 1, 2002

KSC-02PD-0207

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-109 crew enjoys an early morning snack that includes a symbolic cake with the...

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NASA image: Exp 38 Patch Design - decal file allpath Replacement Pantones 4-
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Apr 30, 2013

Exp 38 Patch Design - decal file allpath Replacement Pantones 4-

ISS038-S-001 (April 2013) --- As the International Space Station (ISS) has become a stepping stone to future space...

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NASA image: Mir 18 Crew Insignia
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Jul 7, 1994

Mir 18 Crew Insignia

S94-36965 (20 Sept 1994) --- The rising sun signifies the dawn of a new era of human Spaceflight, the first phase of...

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NASA image: STS-33 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia
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Jul 13, 1989

STS-33 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia

S89-39195 (July 1989) --- This is the crew patch for STS-33, designed by the five crew members. It features a...

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NASA image: STS-66 Official Crew insignia
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Sep 1, 1994

STS-66 Official Crew insignia

STS066-S-001 (October 1994) --- Designed by the crew members, the STS-66 insignia depicts the space shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: NASA 65th Anniversary: A Journey Beyond the Stars
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Oct 2, 2023

NASA 65th Anniversary: A Journey Beyond the Stars

Celebrating 65 years, NASA is a symbol of human creativity and exploration. NASA has consistently pushed boundaries,...

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Jun 20, 1989

STS-34 ATLANTIS - ORBITER VEHICLE (OV)-104 - CREW INSIGNIA

S89-20077 (17 July 1989) --- The triangular shape of the STS-34 crew patch represents forward motion and the...

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NASA image: Shuttle - Mir Program Insignia
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Sep 20, 1994

Shuttle - Mir Program Insignia

The rising sun signifies the dawn of a new era of human Spaceflight, the first phase of the United States/Russian...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Nov 2, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-07084 (2 Nov. 2006) --- Geneva, Switzerland is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 14...

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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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