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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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Nov 13, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

In this close-up of Space Shuttle Atlantis, the STS-74 crew is looking out the rear window. STS-74, launched on...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1918
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Sep 27, 2004

KSC-04pd1918

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In a parking lot near the Vehicle Assembly Building (background), this car lost its...

KSC
NASA image: STS-109 MS Massimino smiles for camera from aft flight deck
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Mar 3, 2002

STS-109 MS Massimino smiles for camera from aft flight deck

STS109-E-5063 (3 March 2002) --- Astronaut Michael J. Massimino, STS-109 mission specialist, is pictured near the...

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NASA image: STS-30 aft flight deck onboard view of overhead window, Earth limb, cow photo
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 aft flight deck onboard view of overhead window, Earth limb, cow photo

STS030-10-008 (4-8 May 1989) --- Since the beginning manned space travel, astronauts have taken with them items of...

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NASA image: Contents of payload bay of the STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Sep 30, 1994

Contents of payload bay of the STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour

STS068-267-079 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- The rear windows of the Space Shuttle Endeavour reflect sunlight...

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NASA image: STS-72 crew portrait taken in flight deck
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Jan 26, 1996

STS-72 crew portrait taken in flight deck

STS072-344-019 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- The crew members selected the aft flight deck for the site of their inflight...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc495
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Apr 17, 1998

KSC-98pc495

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Greeted by cheers from wellwishers at KSC and eager for their venture into space on...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC790
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May 15, 1997

KSC-97PC790

The crew of Mission STS-84 departs from the Operations and Checkout Building en route to Launch Pad 39A, where the...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc635
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Apr 9, 1997

KSC-97pc635

With its prelaunch processing completed, the GOES-K advanced weather satellite awaits encapsulation in the Atlas 1...

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NASA image: Apollo - LOLA Project
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Dec 5, 1961

Apollo - LOLA Project

Project LOLA. Test subject sitting at the controls: Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach was a simulator...

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NASA image: Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach was a simulator built at Langley
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Jul 23, 1961

Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach was a simulator built at Langley

Test subject sitting at the controls: Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach was a simulator built at...

LRC
NASA image: NASA Photographer Uses Schlieren Photography System
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Aug 26, 2024

NASA Photographer Uses Schlieren Photography System

NASA Photographer Carla Thomas holds the Airborne Schlieren Photography System (ASPS), aiming it out the window in...

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Audio
Jun 13, 2025

HWHAP Ep389 Runway to the Stars

Courtney Beasley Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center....

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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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