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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: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1975

Skylab

This Skylab-4 onboard photograph depicts Astronaut Gerald Carr testing Astronaut Maneuvering Equipment (M509) by...

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NASA image: Astronaut Linda Godwin uses Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment
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Apr 14, 1994

Astronaut Linda Godwin uses Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment

STS059-16-028 (9-20 April 1994) --- Onboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour, astronaut Linda M. Godwin talks to students...

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NASA image: View of the Life Sciences Laboratory Equipment (LSLE) Incubator - Lymphocite Proliferation
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Oct 18, 1984

View of the Life Sciences Laboratory Equipment (LSLE) Incubator - Lymphocite Proliferation

S84-43683 (26 Nov 1984) --- This vertically positioned rectangular piece of hardware, scheduled to fly on the...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Casper checks equipment to support medical testing
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Mar 5, 1994

Astronaut John Casper checks equipment to support medical testing

STS062-10-010 (4-18 March 1994) --- Astronaut John H. Casper, mission commander, takes stock of paraphenalia used to...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT GROUP - FLIGHT LINE
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Jan 1, 1961

ASTRONAUT GROUP - FLIGHT LINE

S61-01250 (20 Jan. 1961) --- Photo of the Mercury astronauts standing beside a Convair 106-B aircraft. They are,...

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NASA image: STS-35 aft flight deck of Columbia, OV-102, with an array of camera equipment
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 aft flight deck of Columbia, OV-102, with an array of camera equipment

STS035-10-015 (2-10 Dec 1990) --- This busy scene shows cameras and supportive photographic gear temporarily stowed...

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NASA image: Handheld camera for use on Gemini 4 mission
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Apr 28, 1965

Handheld camera for use on Gemini 4 mission

S65-23639 (28 April 1965) --- A bench view of a 70mm camera expected to be used by the Gemini-4 astronauts.

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NASA image: COL Deck stowage survey for COL-CC
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Jun 6, 2014

COL Deck stowage survey for COL-CC

ISS040-E-008058 (7 June 2014) --- The interior of the Columbus laboratory is featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: COL Deck stowage survey for COL-CC
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Jun 6, 2014

COL Deck stowage survey for COL-CC

ISS040-E-008065 (7 June 2014) --- The interior of the Columbus laboratory is featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: Astronaut Rich Clifford inserts tape into payload high data recorder
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Apr 14, 1994

Astronaut Rich Clifford inserts tape into payload high data recorder

STS059-09-012 (9-20 April 1994) --- On the Space Shuttle Endeavour's aft flight deck, astronaut Michael R. (Rich)...

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NASA image: STS-65 Mission Specialist Walz in IML-2 spacelab aboard Columbia, OV-102
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 Mission Specialist Walz in IML-2 spacelab aboard Columbia, OV-102

STS-65 Mission Specialist Carl E. Walz floats above center aisle equipment in the International Microgravity...

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NASA image: STS-27 crewmembers surrounded by net stowage bags on middeck
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Dec 6, 1988

STS-27 crewmembers surrounded by net stowage bags on middeck

STS027-10-003 (2-6 Dec. 1988) --- From the left, astronauts Guy S. Gardner, STS-27 pilot, along with Jerry L. Ross...

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NASA image: Aft flight deck of Columbia during STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Aft flight deck of Columbia during STS-62

STS062-17-034 (4-18 March 1994) --- This scene, resembling a photographer's studio/laboratory, actually shows the...

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NASA image: STS-35 crewmembers in sleep station compartments on OV-102's middeck
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Dec 11, 1990

STS-35 crewmembers in sleep station compartments on OV-102's middeck

Though they are not actually asleep, three STS-35 crewmembers demonstrate the bunk-style sleep compartments onboard...

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NASA image: Astronauts Sullivan and Ride show sleep restraint equipment
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Oct 6, 1984

Astronauts Sullivan and Ride show sleep restraint equipment

41G-07-021 (5-13 October 1984) --- Astronauts Kathryn D. Sullivan, left, and Sally K. Ride show off what appears to...

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NASA image: Astronaut Michael Collins inspects camera during prelaunch activity
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Jul 18, 1966

Astronaut Michael Collins inspects camera during prelaunch activity

S66-42763 (18 July 1966) --- Astronaut Michael Collins (left), Gemini-10 prime crew pilot, inspects a camera during...

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NASA image: STS-35 Mission Specialist (MS) Lounge uses SAREX on OV-102's middeck
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 Mission Specialist (MS) Lounge uses SAREX on OV-102's middeck

STS035-15-010 (2-11 Dec 1990) --- Astronaut John M. (Mike) Lounge, STS-35 mission specialist, communicates with...

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NASA image: SAREX - Chang-Diaz and Krikalev on flight deck
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Mar 9, 1999

SAREX - Chang-Diaz and Krikalev on flight deck

STS60-29-009 (10 Feb 1994) --- On the Space Shuttle Discovery's aft flight deck, Russian cosmonaut Sergei K....

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NASA image: STS-27 Pilot Gardner works with cameras on aft flight deck at window W8
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Dec 6, 1988

STS-27 Pilot Gardner works with cameras on aft flight deck at window W8

STS027-14-021 (2-6 Dec. 1988) --- Astronaut Guy S. Gardner, STS-27 pilot, appears to have enough cameras as he...

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NASA image: STS-27 MS Mullane on aft flight deck with camera equipment
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Dec 6, 1988

STS-27 MS Mullane on aft flight deck with camera equipment

STS027-10-021 (2-6 Dec. 1988) --- Astronaut Richard M. (Mike) Mullane, STS-27 mission specialist, is able to handle...

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NASA image: STS-30 onboard view of fluids experiment apparatus (FEA) equipment
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 onboard view of fluids experiment apparatus (FEA) equipment

STS030-10-003 (4-8 May 1989) --- An overall scene of the onboard materials science project for STS-30. Seen is the...

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NASA image: STS-30 onboard closeup of the fluids experiment apparatus (FEA) equipment
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 onboard closeup of the fluids experiment apparatus (FEA) equipment

STS030-01-015 (4-8 May 1989) --- A 35mm close-up view of the Fluids Experiment Apparatus (FEA) aboard Atlantis for...

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NASA image: STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, MS Brown juggles food containers on middeck
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Aug 13, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, MS Brown juggles food containers on middeck

STS028-13-013 (August 1989) --- Astronaut Mark N. Brown, STS-28 mission specialist, assembles various components of...

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NASA image: Commander Lousma examines Insect Flight Motion Study
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Mar 31, 1982

Commander Lousma examines Insect Flight Motion Study

Commander Jack Lousma examines Insect Flight Motion Study (Student Experiment) taped to the airlock on the aft...

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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.
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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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