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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: A double discovery
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Dec 8, 2017

A double discovery

The galaxy, NGC 178 may be small, but it packs quite a punch. Measuring around 40,000 light-years across, its...

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NASA image: STS-33 crewmembers on OV-103's aft flight deck photograph Earth observations
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Nov 27, 1989

STS-33 crewmembers on OV-103's aft flight deck photograph Earth observations

STS033-05-014A (22-27 Nov 1989) --- A low-angle view of STS-33's two astronaut medical doctors doubling as...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0566
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Apr 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0567
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Apr 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-120 Crew Return
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Nov 8, 2007

STS-120 Crew Return

JSC2007-E-098010 (8 Nov. 2007) --- "Look, I'm seeing double," European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli appears...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 28, 1999

Space Shuttle Projects

This spectacular photo is of the May 27, 1999 liftoff of the Orbiter Discovery (STS-96). The STS-96 mission, of...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jun 5, 1999

International Space Station (ISS)

This STS-96 onboard photo of the International Space Station (ISS) was taken from Orbiter Discovery during a...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0484
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Apr 28, 1999

KSC-99pp0484

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The SPACEHAB Double module arrives at the payload changeout room at Launch Pad 39B...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0309
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Mar 18, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) Bay 1 make final adjustments to the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0307
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Mar 18, 1999

KSC-99pp0307

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) Bay 1 watch as the Keel Yoke Device...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0308
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Mar 18, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) Bay 1 check the Keel Yoke Device...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0486
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Apr 28, 1999

KSC-99pp0486

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the payload changeout room at Launch Pad 39B, the SPACEHAB Double module is moved...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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May 28, 1999

International Space Station (ISS)

The STS-96 mission, the second International Space Station (ISS) assembly and resupply flight, launched on May 27,...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0485
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Apr 28, 1999

KSC-99pp0485

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This fish-eye view shows the SPACEHAB Double module being moved into the payload...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0306
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Mar 18, 1999

KSC-99pp0306

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) Bay 1, workers lift the Keel Yoke Device...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0457
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Mar 25, 1990

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) has been...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0487
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Apr 28, 1999

KSC-99pp0487

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the payload changeout room at Launch Pad 39B, technicians move the SPACEHAB Double...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0456
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Mar 25, 1990

KSC-90pc-0456

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) has been...

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NASA image: Propeller Belts of Saturn
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May 10, 2017

Propeller Belts of Saturn

This view from NASA's Cassini spacecraft is the sharpest ever taken of belts of the features called propellers in...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0321
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Mar 24, 1999

KSC-99pp0321

In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-96 Mission Specialist Julie Payette, with the Canadian Space Agency,...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0316
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Mar 24, 1999

KSC-99pp0316

In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-96 Commander Kent V. Rominger checks the windows of the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0318
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Mar 24, 1999

KSC-99pp0318

STS-96 Pilot Rick Douglas Husband checks the windows of the orbiter Discovery in the Orbiter Processing Facility bay...

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NASA image: KSC-99PP-0321
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Mar 24, 1999

KSC-99PP-0321

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In bay 1 of the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0320
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Mar 24, 1999

KSC-99pp0320

In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-96 crew members look at the Canadian arm in the payload bay of 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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