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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: 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: Earth observations taken from shuttle Columbia during STS-73 mission
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Oct 25, 1995

Earth observations taken from shuttle Columbia during STS-73 mission

Earth observations taken from shuttle Columbia during STS-73 mission. Views were taken using an electronic still camera.

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NASA image: KSC-95pc1561
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Oct 20, 1995

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-73: Columbia

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Astronaut Catherine G. Coleman, mission specialist for STS-73, works in the glovebox on the portside of the science...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Onboard photo of space shuttle Columbia (STS-73) cargo bay payload - the United States Microgravity Laboratory-2...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Albert Sacco Jr., payload specialist for STS-73, works in the glovebox on the portside of the science module aboard...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 20, 1995

Space Shuttle Project

A unique view of the Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-73) moments after bursting into Earth's atmosphere on its way...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Astronaut Kathryn C. Thornton, payload commander for STS-73, works at the drop physics module (DPM) on the portside...

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NASA image: Payload Specialist Fred W. Leslie during emergency egress training
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Apr 27, 1995

Payload Specialist Fred W. Leslie during emergency egress training

S95-09157 (27 Apr. 1995) --- Payload specialist Fred W. Leslie has just translated from the top of a Shuttle...

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NASA image: Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox during emergency egress training
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Apr 27, 1995

Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox during emergency egress training

S95-09153 (27 Apr. 1995) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox has just translated from the top of a Shuttle...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-73) Payload Commander Kathryn Thornton works with the Drop Physics Module (DPM)...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Onboard photo of space shuttle Columbia (STS-73) crewmembers Fred Leslie (foreground) and Catherine Coleman aboard...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-73) Payload Commander Kathryn Thornton and Commander Ken Bowersox discuss the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-73) Payload Specialist Albert Sacco loads autoclaves using a power screwdriver...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-73) Mission Specialists Catherine Cady Coleman works at the glovebox facility in...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Nov 5, 1995

Space Shuttle Project

After completion of another United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-2) mission, Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-73)...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 20, 1995

Space Shuttle Project

A Great Blue Heron seems oblivious to the tremendous spectacle of light and sound generated by a Shuttle liftoff, as...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1600
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut Catherine “Cady” Coleman is interviewed in the NASA News Center at NASA...

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NASA image: CGBA, Mission Specialist Michael Lopez-Alegria works in Spacelab
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Oct 31, 1995

CGBA, Mission Specialist Michael Lopez-Alegria works in Spacelab

STS073-232-013 (20 October - 5 November 1995) --- Astronaut Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, STS-73 mission specialist,...

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NASA image: Pilot Kent Rominger floats in tunnel
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Oct 24, 1995

Pilot Kent Rominger floats in tunnel

STS073-E-5053 (26 Oct. 1995) --- Astronaut Kent V. Rominger, STS-73 pilot, floats through a tunnel connecting the...

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NASA image: GFFC, Commander Ken Bowersox monitors Spacelab experiment
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Nov 5, 1995

GFFC, Commander Ken Bowersox monitors Spacelab experiment

STS073-363-032 (20 October - 5 November 1995) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox, STS-73 mission commander, studies...

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NASA image: Commander Ken Bowersox films activity in Spacelab
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Nov 2, 1995

Commander Ken Bowersox films activity in Spacelab

STS073-230-014 (20 October - 5 November 1995) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox, STS-73 mission commander, uses a...

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NASA image: DPM, Payload Commander Kathy Thornton works in Spacelab
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Nov 5, 1995

DPM, Payload Commander Kathy Thornton works in Spacelab

STS073-143-026 (20 October-5 November 1995) --- Astronaut Kathryn C. Thornton, STS-73 payload commander for the...

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NASA image: Payload Specialist Albert Sacco Jr. during emergency egress training
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Apr 27, 1995

Payload Specialist Albert Sacco Jr. during emergency egress training

S95-09163 (27 Apr. 1995) --- Payload specialist Albert Sacco Jr. rappels from the top of a Shuttle mockup-trainer...

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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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