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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: Portrait - Taylor E. Wang - Payload Specialist (PS)
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Jun 20, 1984

Portrait - Taylor E. Wang - Payload Specialist (PS)

S84-36141 (20 June 1984) --- Astronaut Taylor E. Wang, payload specialist.

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NASA image: Aurora over the Southern Hemisphere
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May 2, 1985

Aurora over the Southern Hemisphere

51B-116-005 (29 April - 6 May 1985) --- Astronaut Don L. Lind, mission specialist, termed this scene of an aurora in...

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NASA image: Astronaut Robert Overmyer aims Linhof camera through flight deck windows
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May 1, 1985

Astronaut Robert Overmyer aims Linhof camera through flight deck windows

51B-05-028 (29 April-6 May 1985) --- Astronaut Robert Overmyer, 51-B mission commander, aims a Linhof camera through...

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NASA image: Crew portrait during 51-B mission
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May 2, 1985

Crew portrait during 51-B mission

51B-101-025 (29 April-6 May 1985) --- A new twist to the traditional on-orbit group portrait was added by the...

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NASA image: Astronauts Don Lind observes growth of crystals in VCGS aboard orbiter
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Apr 30, 1985

Astronauts Don Lind observes growth of crystals in VCGS aboard orbiter

51B-01-007 (30 April 1985) --- Astronaut Don L. Lind, 51-B Spacelab 3 mission specialist, observes the growth of...

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NASA image: Payload specialist Lodewijk van den Berg looks out aft flight deck window
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May 1, 1985

Payload specialist Lodewijk van den Berg looks out aft flight deck window

In this low-angle photo Payload specialist Lodewijk van den Berg, one of two payload specialists, looks out aft...

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NASA image: Portrait - McNair, Ronald E.
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Sep 20, 1978

Portrait - McNair, Ronald E.

S78-35300 (31 Jan 1978) -- NASA Astronaut Dr. Ronald E. McNair (PH.D.) was assigned as a mission specialist and was...

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NASA image: s84-27204
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Mar 7, 2013

s84-27204

S84-27204 (3-11 Feb 1984) --- Astronaut Ronald E. McNair, STS 41-B mission specialist, prepares to assemble meal...

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NASA image: Astronaut Norman Thagard rests on middeck while other team is on duty
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May 3, 1985

Astronaut Norman Thagard rests on middeck while other team is on duty

Astronaut Norman E. Thagard, mission specialist for the "silver" team, rests on the middeck while the "gold" team is...

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NASA image: John H. Glenn, Jr., 100th Birthday, B-Roll
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Jul 14, 2021

John H. Glenn, Jr., 100th Birthday, B-Roll

Shot list for John Glenn B-roll Material 1. 00:00:00:00 – 00:00:22:18 Slate 2. 00:00:22:19 – 00:00:39:01 Mercury 7...

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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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