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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: Paul Richards in the hatch
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Mar 17, 2001

Paul Richards in the hatch

STS102-E-5235 (17 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist, totes a clip board and a notebook...

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NASA image: Official portrait of ASCAN Paul W. Richards
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Aug 21, 1996

Official portrait of ASCAN Paul W. Richards

S96-16630 (21 Aug 1996) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, 1996 ASCAN/mission specialist.

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day 2018
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Apr 19, 2018

NASA Earth Day 2018

Visitors pose for a photo with former NASA astronaut Paul Richards at the Earth Day event on Thursday, April 19,...

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day 2018
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Apr 19, 2018

NASA Earth Day 2018

Former NASA astronaut, Paul Richards, speaks about his experience viewing Earth from space at NASA's Earth Day event...

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day 2018
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Apr 19, 2018

NASA Earth Day 2018

Former NASA astronaut, Paul Richards, speaks about his experience viewing Earth from space at NASA's Earth Day event...

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NASA image: Close view of Paul Richards during an EVA
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Jun 15, 2001

Close view of Paul Richards during an EVA

STS102-346-021 (8-21 March 2001) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery’;s cargo bay, International Space Station (ISS),...

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NASA image: Helms assists Richards in donning his EMU suit
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Mar 13, 2001

Helms assists Richards in donning his EMU suit

STS102-E-5162 (13 March 2001) --- Astronaut Susan J. Helms assists astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist,...

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NASA image: Richards with PGT in the orbiter middeck
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Jun 15, 2001

Richards with PGT in the orbiter middeck

STS102-346-027 (8-21 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, STS-102 mission specialist, consults data on a lap...

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NASA image: STS 41-G crew prepares to leave Operations and checkout bldg for launch
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Oct 5, 1984

STS 41-G crew prepares to leave Operations and checkout bldg for launch

41G-90081 / S17-90081 (5 Oct 1984) --- The seven member crew leaves the Operations and Checkout Building (OCB) to...

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Jan 13, 2001

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In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul D. Richards looks over tools in the tool...

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NASA image: Richards during EVA on the ISS
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Mar 13, 2001

Richards during EVA on the ISS

STS102-E-5194 (13 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist, waves toward his crew mate during...

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NASA image: Richards during EVA
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Mar 13, 2001

Richards during EVA

STS102-315-031 (13 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, STS-102 mission specialist, works in the cargo bay of...

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NASA image: Richards in the orbiter flight deck
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Apr 3, 2001

Richards in the orbiter flight deck

STS102-317-030 (8-21 March 2001)--- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist, is photographed on the aft...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0166
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Jan 13, 2001

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In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul D. Richards looks over tools in the tool...

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NASA image: Photographic coverage of STS-102 Preflight Press Briefings
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Feb 28, 2001

Photographic coverage of STS-102 Preflight Press Briefings

JSC2001-E-05529 (28 February 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, STS-102 mission specialist, responds to a news...

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NASA image: Thomas and Richards at work in the MPLM
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Mar 17, 2001

Thomas and Richards at work in the MPLM

STS102-E-5239 (17 March 2001) --- Astronauts Andrew S.W. Thomas (left) and Paul W. Richards, STS-102 mission...

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NASA image: STS-102 Preflight Press Briefings
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Feb 28, 2001

STS-102 Preflight Press Briefings

JSC2001-E-05533 (28 February 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, STS-102 mission specialist, responds to a news...

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NASA image: Richards during EVA in the orbiter payload bay
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Mar 13, 2001

Richards during EVA in the orbiter payload bay

STS102-E-5166 (13 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist, uses a hand tool during the second...

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NASA image: Richards during EVA in the orbiter payload bay
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Mar 13, 2001

Richards during EVA in the orbiter payload bay

STS102-E-5163 (13 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist, is pictured in Discovery's cargo...

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NASA image: KSC-69P-0852
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Nov 14, 1969

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, President Richard M. Nixon speaks in the Launch...

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NASA image: STS-131 Flight Directors
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Mar 30, 2010

STS-131 Flight Directors

JSC2010-E-045167 (30 March 2010) --- Flight directors for the STS-131/19A mission pose for a preflight group...

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NASA image: Richards on the flight deck
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Apr 7, 2001

Richards on the flight deck

STS102-329-007 (8-21 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, STS-102 mission specialist, is about to enjoy some...

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NASA image: STS-102 crew egress training in building 9
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Aug 3, 2000

STS-102 crew egress training in building 9

JSC2000-05553 (3 August 2000) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, STS-102 mission specialist, during a session of egress...

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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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