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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: Exterior view of the ISS taken during the STS-118 Mission
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Aug 19, 2007

Exterior view of the ISS taken during the STS-118 Mission

S118-E-09447 (19 Aug. 2007) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth, the International Space Station moves away from the...

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NASA image: Landing of the Shuttle Challenger at Edwards AFB and end of STS 51-F mission
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Aug 6, 1985

Landing of the Shuttle Challenger at Edwards AFB and end of STS 51-F mission

51F-S-160 (6 Aug 1985) --- The Space Shuttle Challenger is moments away from touchdown on the dry lake bed at...

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NASA image: Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-123 Mission
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Mar 13, 2008

Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-123 Mission

ISS016-E-032581 (12 March 2008) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the...

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NASA image: View of the launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour at KSC to start the STS-100 mission
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Apr 19, 2001

View of the launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour at KSC to start the STS-100 mission

STS100-S-011 (19 April 2001) --- A perfect liftoff of the Space Shuttle Endeavour occurred at 2:40:42 p.m. (EDT),...

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NASA image: Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission
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Jul 6, 2006

Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission

ISS013-E-48778 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery flies near the International Space Station for docking...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT (MISSION CONTROL CENTER [MCC])- STS-11/41B - JSC
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Feb 6, 1984

INFLIGHT (MISSION CONTROL CENTER [MCC])- STS-11/41B - JSC

S84-26332 (3 Feb 1984) --- Robert E. Castle, integrated communications officer (INCO), plays an important role in...

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NASA image: Zamka Places STS-130 Mission Patch in Node 1
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Feb 19, 2010

Zamka Places STS-130 Mission Patch in Node 1

S130-E-010447 (18 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronaut George Zamka, STS-130 commander, adds his crew's patch to the...

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NASA image: Earth observations from shuttle Columbia during STS-73 mission
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Oct 24, 1995

Earth observations from shuttle Columbia during STS-73 mission

STS073-E-5098 (30 Oct. 1995) --- Long Island, New York stretches across the scene. The New York City metropolitan...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle Discovery during STS-85 mission
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Aug 15, 1997

Earth observations taken from shuttle Discovery during STS-85 mission

STS085-505-078 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- This large-format photograph, taken from the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Discovery and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-131 Mission
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Apr 7, 2010

Discovery and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-131 Mission

ISS023-E-022370 (7 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 25, 2009

Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-009308 (25 Nov. 2009) --- This is one of a series of images featuring the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-123 Mission
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Mar 13, 2008

Endeavour and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-123 Mission

ISS016-E-032567 (12 March 2008) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the...

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NASA image: Mir Space Station views taken during STS-76 mission
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Mar 25, 1996

Mir Space Station views taken during STS-76 mission

STS076-734-084 (22 - 31 March 1996) --- A clear scene of the Sinai Peninsula and the Nile River Delta forms the...

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NASA image: Forward view of the ISS taken during the final flyaround of the STS-100 mission
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Apr 29, 2001

Forward view of the ISS taken during the final flyaround of the STS-100 mission

STS100-710-103 (29 April 2001) --- Backdropped against the blue and white Earth and sporting a readily visible new...

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NASA image: Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission
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Jul 6, 2006

Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission

ISS013-E-48774 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery flies near the International Space Station for docking...

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NASA image: Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-124 Mission
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Jun 2, 2008

Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-124 Mission

ISS017-E-008716 (2 June 2008) --- As seen through a window on the International Space Station, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: View of the launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour at KSC to start the STS-100 mission
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Apr 19, 2001

View of the launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour at KSC to start the STS-100 mission

STS100-S-007 (19 April 2001) --- A perfect liftoff of the Space Shuttle Endeavour occurred at 2:40:42 p.m. (EDT),...

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NASA image: View of the launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour at KSC to start the STS-100 mission
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Apr 19, 2001

View of the launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour at KSC to start the STS-100 mission

STS100-S-009 (19 April 2001) --- A perfect liftoff of the Space Shuttle Endeavour occurred at 2:40:42 p.m. (EDT),...

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NASA image: Earth observations from shuttle Columbia during STS-73 mission
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Oct 24, 1995

Earth observations from shuttle Columbia during STS-73 mission

STS073-E-5096 (30 Oct. 1995) --- Central Chesapeake Bay. The lower Potomac River and Patuxent River join the Bay,...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Discovery on STS-70 mission
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Jul 21, 1995

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Discovery on STS-70 mission

STS070-717-027 (13-22 JULY 1995) --- Easterly winds from the Mozambique Channel blow the smoke from many large fires...

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NASA image: Aurora Australis taken from the shuttle Discovery during STS-85 mission
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Sep 2, 1997

Aurora Australis taken from the shuttle Discovery during STS-85 mission

STS085-365-006 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- A 35mm camera with a time exposure was used to record this image of the...

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NASA image: Activities in the Mission Control Center during STS 41-C
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Apr 13, 1984

Activities in the Mission Control Center during STS 41-C

41C-03229 (13 April 1984) --- An overall view of activity in the Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) of the...

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NASA image: STS-40 Mission Specialist (MS) Seddon on ergometer conducts Exp. No. 066
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Jun 14, 1991

STS-40 Mission Specialist (MS) Seddon on ergometer conducts Exp. No. 066

STS040-211-019 (5-14 June 1991) --- Astride the bicycle ergometer, astronaut Rhea Seddon, mission specialist,...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission
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Sep 3, 1997

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission

STS085-751-039 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- This 70mm frame, exposed through aft flight deck windows of the Space...

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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.
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