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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.

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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: STS-31 camera & photographic equipment displayed on OV-103's aft flight deck
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 camera & photographic equipment displayed on OV-103's aft flight deck

This array of photographic equipment, displayed on the aft flight deck payload station, represents just a part of...

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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: 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: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-5 - EQUIPMENT (OPTICAL & PHOTOGRAPHIC) - CAPE
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Aug 3, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-5 - EQUIPMENT (OPTICAL & PHOTOGRAPHIC) - CAPE

S65-43482 (20 Aug. 1965) --- Table-top view of several of the optical and photographic pieces of equipment planned...

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NASA image: STS-61 Hubble Space Telescope Mirrors for Wide Field/Planetary Camera
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Mar 15, 1993

STS-61 Hubble Space Telescope Mirrors for Wide Field/Planetary Camera

S93-33257 (15 Mar 1993) --- This close-up view features tiny articulating fold mirrors that will go into a...

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NASA image: STS-34 crewmembers during ARRIFLEX camera equipment briefing
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Apr 13, 1989

STS-34 crewmembers during ARRIFLEX camera equipment briefing

STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crewmembers listen to trainer Bill Bowers explain ARRIFLEX camera...

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NASA image: STS-34 crewmembers train with the IMAX camera in JSC's Bldg 9B mockup area
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Jun 22, 1989

STS-34 crewmembers train with the IMAX camera in JSC's Bldg 9B mockup area

STS-34 crewmembers participate in IMAX camera training session held in JSC's Mockup and Integration Laboratory...

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NASA image: STS-38 crewmembers participate in photography training and camera briefing
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Mar 1, 1990

STS-38 crewmembers participate in photography training and camera briefing

STS-38 crewmembers listen as RSOC-JSC crew trainer M. Judy Alexander explains the camera equipment they will be...

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NASA image: STS-34 Pilot Michael J. McCulley uses ARRIFLEX camera equipment
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Apr 13, 1989

STS-34 Pilot Michael J. McCulley uses ARRIFLEX camera equipment

STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, Pilot Michael J. McCulley squints while looking through ARRIFLEX camera...

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NASA image: STS-38 Pilot Culbertson participates in photography and camera briefing
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Mar 1, 1990

STS-38 Pilot Culbertson participates in photography and camera briefing

STS-38 Pilot Frank L. Culbertson holds a training version of the 70mm handheld HASSELBLAD camera he will be using on...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 stereo view showing lump of surface powder with colored material
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Jul 20, 1969

Apollo 11 stereo view showing lump of surface powder with colored material

AS11-45-6709 (20 July 1969) --- An Apollo 11 stereo view of the surface of a lunar rock showing an embedded...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 stereo view showing lump of surface powder with colored material
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Jul 20, 1969

Apollo 11 stereo view showing lump of surface powder with colored material

AS11-45-6706 (20 July 1969) --- An Apollo 11 stereo view showing a clump of lunar surface powder, with various small...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 stereo view of lunar surface
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Nov 20, 1969

Apollo 12 stereo view of lunar surface

AS12-57-8455 (19-20 Nov. 1969) --- An Apollo 12 stereo view showing a three-inch square of the lunar surface. The...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 stereo view showing stone embedded in powdery lunar surface
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Jul 20, 1969

Apollo 11 stereo view showing stone embedded in powdery lunar surface

AS11-45-6712 (20 July 1969) --- An Apollo 11 stereo view of a stone, about two and one-half inches long, embedded in...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ronald Evans photographed during transearth coast EVA
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Dec 17, 1972

Astronaut Ronald Evans photographed during transearth coast EVA

AS17-152-23391 (17 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Ronald E. Evans is photographed performing extravehicular activity...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ronald Evans photographed during transearth coast EVA
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Dec 17, 1972

Astronaut Ronald Evans photographed during transearth coast EVA

AS17-152-23393 (17 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Ronald E. Evans is photographed performing extravehicular activity...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 stereo view showing lump of surface powder with glassy material
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Jul 20, 1969

Apollo 11 stereo view showing lump of surface powder with glassy material

AS11-45-6704 (20 July 1969) --- An Apollo stereo view showing a close-up of a small lump of lunar surface powder...

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NASA image: View of Crew Commander Henry Hartsfield Jr. loading film into IMAX camera
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Sep 8, 1984

View of Crew Commander Henry Hartsfield Jr. loading film into IMAX camera

41D-11-004 (8 September 1984 --- View of Crew Commander Henry Hartsfield Jr. loading film into the IMAX camera...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 stereo view of lunar surface
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Nov 20, 1969

Apollo 12 stereo view of lunar surface

AS12-57-8452 (19-20 Nov. 1969) --- An Apollo 12 stereo view showing a three-inch square of the lunar surface. The...

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NASA image: STS-31 crew activity on the middeck of the Earth-orbiting Discovery, OV-103
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 crew activity on the middeck of the Earth-orbiting Discovery, OV-103

STS031-05-002 (24-29 April 1990) --- A 35mm camera with a "fish eye" lens captured this high angle image on...

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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: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin after deployment of EASEP on surface of moon
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Jul 20, 1969

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin after deployment of EASEP on surface of moon

AS11-40-5948 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, is photographed during the Apollo...

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NASA image: STS-54 MS1 Runco participates in camera familiarization in JSC's CCT
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Sep 1, 1992

STS-54 MS1 Runco participates in camera familiarization in JSC's CCT

S92-45751 (1 Sept 1992) --- Astronaut Mario Runco Jr., mission specialist assigned to fly aboard the Space Shuttle...

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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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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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