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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: STS-1 Columbia 40th Anniversary
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Apr 14, 2021

STS-1 Columbia 40th Anniversary

Space Shuttle Columbia launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on the program’s first mission 40 years...

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NASA image: Bob Crippen Interview on STS-1: Soundbites
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Mar 25, 2021

Bob Crippen Interview on STS-1: Soundbites

The Space Shuttle Columbia began a new era of manned spaceflight when it lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: STS-1 File Footage for 40th Anniversary
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Mar 25, 2021

STS-1 File Footage for 40th Anniversary

The Space Shuttle Columbia began a new era of manned spaceflight when it lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0136
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Mar 5, 1981

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A timed exposure of the first Space Shuttle, STS-1, at Launch Pad A, Complex 39, turns the space vehicle and support...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 25, 1992

Microgravity

STS-50, USML-1, Spacelab module in cargo bay with earth in background

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NASA image: LAUNCH (IGOR) - STS-1
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Apr 12, 1981

LAUNCH (IGOR) - STS-1

S81-33179 (12 April 1981) --- Though their STS-1 task has been performed, the two solid rocket boosters (SRB) still...

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NASA image: "Astronaut STS-123 EVA 1, NBL Training"
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Apr 18, 2007

"Astronaut STS-123 EVA 1, NBL Training"

• Event (Mission for flight / Class for training): STS-118 (13A.1) • Title: STS-118 EVA 1 NBL • Date: 4-18-07 •...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 22, 1992

Microgravity

STS-42, Astronauts Steve Oswald and Canadian Roberta Bondar working in IML-1 (International Microgravity Laboratory).

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 22, 1992

Microgravity

STS-42, Viewing earth with lots of snow, partial view of IML-1 (International Microgravity Laboratory) in cargo bay.

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2604
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Nov 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the white room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Mission Specialist Joan Higginbotham is...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 25, 1992

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-50) in the United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-1) mission specialist...

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NASA image: POST-FLIGHT (DEBRIEFING) - STS-1
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Apr 20, 2009

POST-FLIGHT (DEBRIEFING) - STS-1

S81-30479 (April 1981) --- Astronauts John W. Young, second from left, and Robert L. Crippen, left, discuss...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Mar 24, 1992

Space Science

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-45) onboard photo of Mission Specialist Kathryn Sullivan working in the Atmospheric...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5862
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Dec 14, 2010

KSC-2010-5862

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5863
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Dec 14, 2010

KSC-2010-5863

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5859
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Dec 14, 2010

KSC-2010-5859

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5860
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Dec 14, 2010

KSC-2010-5860

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5861
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Dec 14, 2010

KSC-2010-5861

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5857
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Dec 14, 2010

KSC-2010-5857

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5864
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Dec 14, 2010

KSC-2010-5864

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5858
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Dec 14, 2010

KSC-2010-5858

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, shuttle...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 25, 1992

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-50) payload commander Bornie Dunbar performs life science experiments on...

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NASA image: Portraits - STS-1
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May 7, 1979

Portraits - STS-1

S79-31775 (29 April 1979) --- These two astronauts are the prime crewmen for the first flight in the Space...

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NASA image: PREFLIGHT - STS-1 - KSC
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Mar 20, 1981

PREFLIGHT - STS-1 - KSC

S81-28974 (March 1981) --- An early morning scene at the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39, with the space...

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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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