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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
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Apr 12, 1981

Space Shuttle Projects

The new era in space flight began on April 12, 1981. That is when the first Space Shuttle mission (STS-1) was...

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NASA image: A Nov. 5 panel at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center discusse
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Nov 5, 2019

A Nov. 5 panel at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center discusse

NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore delivers the keynote address at The Space Shuttle Columbia National Tour town hall Nov....

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NASA image: Day Of Remembrance
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Jan 31, 2008

Day Of Remembrance

A wreath placed by NASA Deputy Administrator Shana Dale and other NASA senior management is seen in front of the...

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NASA image: STS-55 Columbia, OV-102, crew poses for onboard portrait in SL-D2 module
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May 6, 1993

STS-55 Columbia, OV-102, crew poses for onboard portrait in SL-D2 module

STS055-203-009 (26 April-6 May 1993) --- The seven crew members who spent 10 days aboard the space shuttle Columbia...

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NASA image: STS-65 Mission Specialist Walz in IML-2 spacelab aboard Columbia, OV-102
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 Mission Specialist Walz in IML-2 spacelab aboard Columbia, OV-102

STS-65 Mission Specialist Carl E. Walz floats above center aisle equipment in the International Microgravity...

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NASA image: STS-32 Columbia, OV-102, liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39A
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Jan 9, 1990

STS-32 Columbia, OV-102, liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39A

STS-32 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, atop the external tank (ET) and flanked by two solid rocket boosters...

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NASA image: STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lands on runway 33 at KSC SLF
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Nov 1, 1992

STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lands on runway 33 at KSC SLF

STS052-S-099 (1 Nov. 1992) --- This three-quarter front view shows the Space Shuttle Columbia just after deployment...

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NASA image: First Space Shuttle Flight - Astronaut Bob Crippen on the legacy of STS-1 & Columbia – Rocket Ranch
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Apr 7, 2021

First Space Shuttle Flight - Astronaut Bob Crippen on the legacy of STS-1 & Columbia – Rocket Ranch

When the spotlights came on in the predawn hours of April 12, 1981, they illuminated a spacecraft like no other: the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1120
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Jan 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A memorial to the crew of space shuttle Columbia’s STS-107 mission is forever preserved at...

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NASA image: STS-50 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lands on runway 33 at KSC SLF
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Jul 9, 1992

STS-50 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lands on runway 33 at KSC SLF

STS-50 Columbia's, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102's, main landing gear touches down on runway 33 at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: STS-40 Columbia, OV-102, KSC liftoff from a remote control tracking device
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Jun 5, 1991

STS-40 Columbia, OV-102, KSC liftoff from a remote control tracking device

STS040-S-134 (5 June 1991) --- The space shuttle Columbia, with a seven-member crew aboard, soars toward a nine-day...

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NASA image: STS-65 crew works inside the IML-2 spacelab module aboard Columbia, OV-102
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 crew works inside the IML-2 spacelab module aboard Columbia, OV-102

STS065-05-037 (8-23 July 1994) --- In the science module aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, four members of the crew...

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NASA image: STS-50 Columbia, OV-102, landing with drag chute deploy at KSC SLF runway 33
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Jul 9, 1992

STS-50 Columbia, OV-102, landing with drag chute deploy at KSC SLF runway 33

STS050-S-105 (9 July 1992) --- The main drag chute on the Space Shuttle Columbia is fully deployed soon after the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1331
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Feb 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Employees and guests placed wreaths and flowers at the Space Mirror...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1336
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Feb 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Employees and guests placed wreaths and flowers at the Space Mirror...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1330
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Feb 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Employees and guests placed wreaths and flowers at the Space Mirror...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1332
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Feb 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Employees and guests placed wreaths and flowers at the Space Mirror...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1335
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Feb 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Employees and guests placed wreaths and flowers at the Space Mirror...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1334
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Feb 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Employees and guests placed wreaths and flowers at the Space Mirror...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1654
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Oct 25, 1995

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Columbia soars into the cloud-washed sky above Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1333
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Feb 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Employees and guests placed wreaths and flowers at the Space Mirror...

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NASA image: View of the Columbia's aft section while over Mediterranean Sea
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Mar 31, 1982

View of the Columbia's aft section while over Mediterranean Sea

This southerly looking view photographed from the orbiting Space Shuttle Columbia shows a small portion of the...

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NASA image: Aerial views of the STS-5 launch from T-38 chase aircraft Nov. 11, 1982
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Nov 13, 1982

Aerial views of the STS-5 launch from T-38 chase aircraft Nov. 11, 1982

Aerial views of the STS-5 launch from T-38 chase aircraft Nov. 11, 1982. Shuttle Columbia can be seen as a small...

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NASA image: View of Southern Cross, Alpha and Beta Centauri
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Mar 18, 1996

View of Southern Cross, Alpha and Beta Centauri

STS075-351-022 (22 Feb.- 9 March 1996) --- The space shuttle Columbia's vertical stabilizer appears to point to the...

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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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