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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 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

In this photograph the SYNCOM IV-3, also known as LEASAT 3, satellite moves away from the Space Shuttle Orbiter...

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NASA image: View of the Syncom IV (LEASAT) satellite deployment
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Apr 13, 1985

View of the Syncom IV (LEASAT) satellite deployment

51D-31-081 (13 April 1985) --- 70mm view of the Syncom IV (LEASAT) communications satellite as it spins, frisbee...

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NASA image: View of the Syncom-IV (LEASAT) satellite from the flight deck window
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Apr 17, 1985

View of the Syncom-IV (LEASAT) satellite from the flight deck window

View of the Syncom-IV (LEASAT) satellite from the flight deck window taken by Astronaut S. David Griggs.

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NASA image: Deployment of the Syncom IV (LEASAT) during STS 51-D mission
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Apr 12, 1985

Deployment of the Syncom IV (LEASAT) during STS 51-D mission

51D-32-013 (12 April 1985) --- A view of the Syncom IV (LEASAT) framed against a cloudy earth's surface after its...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The TELESAT-1, also known as ANIK C-1, satellite is being released from the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle Orbiter...

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NASA image: Views from mission control during the STS 51-D mission
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Apr 17, 1985

Views from mission control during the STS 51-D mission

Flight controllers in the JSC mission control center watch television transmissions of Discovery's rendezvous...

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NASA image: Crew Training (SYNCOM IV) - STS-23/51D - JSC
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Apr 15, 1985

Crew Training (SYNCOM IV) - STS-23/51D - JSC

Astronaut Sherwood Springer prepares for an underwater test at Weightless Environment Training Facility (WETF) in...

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NASA image: View of the Syncom IV satellite in orbit over the earth
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Sep 6, 1983

View of the Syncom IV satellite in orbit over the earth

41D-02-020 (31 Aug 1984) --- The Syncom IV (Leasat-2) spacecraft stands out against white clouds above the Atlantic...

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NASA image: View of the Syncom IV satellite in orbit over the earth
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Aug 31, 1984

View of the Syncom IV satellite in orbit over the earth

41D-32-067 (31 Aug 1984) --- The Atlantic Oceans coastline of Angola forms the backdrop for this scene of the Syncom...

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NASA image: Simulation - McCandless, Bruce (Syncom IV)
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Apr 15, 1985

Simulation - McCandless, Bruce (Syncom IV)

S85-30800 (14 April 1985) --- Astronaut Bruce McCandless II tests one of the possible methods of attempting to...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 8, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-51A mission included Frederick H. Hauck, commander,who is seated to the right....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Feb 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-51D mission included (front left to right) Karol J. Bobko, commander; Donald E....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 14, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-41D mission included (seated left to right) Richard M. (Mike) Mullane, mission...

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NASA image: STS-32 SYNCOM IV-5 is deployed from Columbia's, OV-102's, payload bay
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Jan 10, 1990

STS-32 SYNCOM IV-5 is deployed from Columbia's, OV-102's, payload bay

STS032-87-030 (10 Jan 1990) --- The Syncom IV-5 communications satellite leaves the cargo bay of Columbia, as...

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NASA image: LEASAT-3 repair during the van Hoften and Fisher EVA
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Aug 31, 1985

LEASAT-3 repair during the van Hoften and Fisher EVA

51I-44-012 (1 Sept. 1985) --- Astronaut James D. van Hoften looks on as the Syncom IVC-3 satellite responds to his...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope Toolbox and Tools in the Lobby of JSC Building 7A
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Dec 11, 1987

Hubble Space Telescope Toolbox and Tools in the Lobby of JSC Building 7A

S87-49426 (1987) --- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) tool box provides stowage of individual tools, tool boards and...

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NASA image: End effector of the Discovery's RMS with tools moves toward Syncom-IV
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Apr 17, 1985

End effector of the Discovery's RMS with tools moves toward Syncom-IV

51D-44-046 (17 April 1985) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery's Remote Manipulator System (RMS) arm and two specially...

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NASA image: Astronauts Seddon and Bobko work on extension for RMS
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Apr 15, 1985

Astronauts Seddon and Bobko work on extension for RMS

51D-04-015 (15 April 1985) --- Astronaut Rhea Seddon and Karol J. Bobko continue work on snag-type extension for the...

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NASA image: SIMUATION (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - STS-23/51D - JSC
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Apr 16, 1985

SIMUATION (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - STS-23/51D - JSC

S85-30878 (15 April 1985) --- Astronaut Jerry L. Ross, left, and Astronaut candidate Mark C. Lee rehearse the...

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NASA image: Rollout - Shuttle Discovery - STS 41D Launch - KSC
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Nov 26, 1986

Rollout - Shuttle Discovery - STS 41D Launch - KSC

S86-41700 (19 May 1984) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery moves towards Pad A on the crawler transporter for its...

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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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