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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 Project
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Aug 8, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

The Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis (STS-46) touched down at Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jul 31, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

The Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis (STS-46) breaks free of all earthly constraints and hurdles past the Fixed...

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NASA image: STS-46 EURECA spacecraft during processing at Astrotech Space Operation
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Dec 8, 1991

STS-46 EURECA spacecraft during processing at Astrotech Space Operation

S92-41442 (3 Dec 1991) --- At the Astrotech Space Operations spacecraft processing facility in Titusville, German...

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NASA image: EURECA-1L drifts above the Earth surface after STS-46 deployment from OV-104
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Aug 8, 1992

EURECA-1L drifts above the Earth surface after STS-46 deployment from OV-104

The European Retrievable Carrier 1L (EURECA-1L) spacecraft, with solar array panels extended, drifts above the Earth...

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NASA image: Candid views of a crewmember in the SPACEHAB access tunnel.
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Jan 7, 1993

Candid views of a crewmember in the SPACEHAB access tunnel.

STS057-28-013 (21 June - 1 July 1993) --- With a camera and cable in hand, astronaut Janice E. Voss, mission...

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NASA image: During STS-57, EURECA is grappled by OV-105's RMS end effector
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Jun 24, 1993

During STS-57, EURECA is grappled by OV-105's RMS end effector

STS057-93-052 (24 June 1993) --- The European Retrievable Carrier (EURECA) is held in the grasp of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-57 astronauts Low and Wisoff perform DTO 1210 EVA in OV-105's payload bay
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Jun 25, 1993

STS-57 astronauts Low and Wisoff perform DTO 1210 EVA in OV-105's payload bay

STS057-97-056 (25 June 1993) --- Astronaut G. David Low (foreground) adjusts the mobile foot restraint on the end of...

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NASA image: STS-57 remote manipulator system (RMS) grapples EURECA over OV-105's PLB
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Jun 24, 1993

STS-57 remote manipulator system (RMS) grapples EURECA over OV-105's PLB

STS057-84-000AD (24 June 1993) --- The recently "captured" European Retrievable Carrier (EURECA) was recorded on...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jul 31, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on July 31, 1992 at 9:56:48 am (EDT), the STS-46 mission’s primary...

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NASA image: STS-57 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Jun 21, 1993

STS-57 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS057-S-053 (21 June 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off Launch Pad 39B as captured on film by an...

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NASA image: EVA crewmembers with the RMS, working in the aft payload bay.
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Jan 7, 1993

EVA crewmembers with the RMS, working in the aft payload bay.

STS057-32-008 (25 June 1993) --- Astronaut G. David Low (nearer camera), his feet anchored to Endeavour's Remote...

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NASA image: STS-57 Pilot Duffy uses TDS soldering tool in SPACEHAB-01 aboard OV-105
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Jul 1, 1993

STS-57 Pilot Duffy uses TDS soldering tool in SPACEHAB-01 aboard OV-105

STS057-30-021 (21 June-1 July 1993) --- Astronaut Brian Duffy, pilot, handles a soldering tool onboard the...

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NASA image: KSC-93PC-0879
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Jun 21, 1993

KSC-93PC-0879

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The first flight of the commercially developed SPACEHAB laboratory module begins with...

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NASA image: STS-57 Endeavour, OV-105, framed by Florida vegetation, lifts off from KSC LC
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Jun 21, 1993

STS-57 Endeavour, OV-105, framed by Florida vegetation, lifts off from KSC LC

STS057-S-055 (21 June 1993) --- Framed by a variety of flora types, the Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-92PC-1626
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Jul 31, 1992

KSC-92PC-1626

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Atlantis breaks free of all earthly constraints and hurtles past the...

KSC
NASA image: STS-57 astronauts Low and Wisoff perform DTO 1210 EVA in OV-105's payload bay
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Jun 25, 1993

STS-57 astronauts Low and Wisoff perform DTO 1210 EVA in OV-105's payload bay

STS057-89-042 (24 June 1993) --- Baja California forms the backdrop for this extravehicular activity (EVA) scene...

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NASA image: STS-57 Endeavour, OV-105, with drag chute deployed lands on KSC SLF runway 33
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Jul 1, 1993

STS-57 Endeavour, OV-105, with drag chute deployed lands on KSC SLF runway 33

STS057-S-082 (1 July 1993) --- The drag chute on the Space Shuttle Endeavour is fully deployed in this scene on...

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NASA image: STS-57 MS & PLC Low, in EMU and atop the RMS, is maneuvered in OV-105's PLB
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Jun 25, 1993

STS-57 MS & PLC Low, in EMU and atop the RMS, is maneuvered in OV-105's PLB

The darkness of space forms the backdrop for this extravehicular activity (EVA) scene captured by one of the STS-57...

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NASA image: STS-46 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia
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Feb 26, 1999

STS-46 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia

STS046-S-001 (May 1992) --- Designed by the crew members assigned to the flight, the crew patch depicts the space...

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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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