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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-3 FLIGHT DAY 1 ACTIVITIES - MISSION OPERATIONS CONTROL ROOM (MOCR) - JSC
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Mar 22, 1982

STS-3 FLIGHT DAY 1 ACTIVITIES - MISSION OPERATIONS CONTROL ROOM (MOCR) - JSC

MOCR during Flight Day 1 of the STS-3 Mission. View: Thomas L. Moser, of the Structures and Mechanics Division,...

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NASA image: KSC-82PC-0247
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Feb 25, 1982

KSC-82PC-0247

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-3 on Launch Pad 39A with searchlights during loading tests. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: L4-478 Scout (ST-3) Systems Test in Shop
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May 14, 1960

L4-478 Scout (ST-3) Systems Test in Shop

Employees of Vought Astronautic, Scout's prime contractor, work with NASA technicians to prepare ST-3 for launch....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Nov 3, 1994

Space Shuttle Project

This is an onboard photo of space shuttle Atlantis (STS-66) crew member, French scientist Jean-Francois Clervoy...

MSFC
NASA image: Pre-STS-3 press conference held at the JSC public affairs facility
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Jan 25, 1982

Pre-STS-3 press conference held at the JSC public affairs facility

S82-25903 (21 Jan. 1982) --- Astronaut Jack R. Lousma, center, and C. Gordon Fullerton, left, respond to a visual...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1981

Spacelab

The primary purpose of the Spacelab-3 mission was to conduct materials science experiments in a stable low-gravity...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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May 1, 1985

Microgravity

STS-51B, Spacelab-3, Payload Specialist Lodewijk van den Berg on flight deck with earth view out window.

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 1, 1985

Microgravity

STS-51B, Spacelab 3, Lodewijk van den Berg coming through the turnel.

MSFC
NASA image: MISSION CONTROL CENTER (MCC) (STS-3)
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Mar 22, 1982

MISSION CONTROL CENTER (MCC) (STS-3)

Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) during Day-1 of the STS-3 Mission. 1. HOLLOWAY, TOMMY W. - MCC 2. MCC - STS-3...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5596
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Jul 14, 2011

KSC-2011-5596

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Mobile Launcher Platform-3 (MLP), which supported...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4355
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Aug 10, 2010

KSC-2010-4355

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4350
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Aug 10, 2010

KSC-2010-4350

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the lift...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4354
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Aug 10, 2010

KSC-2010-4354

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4348
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Aug 10, 2010

KSC-2010-4348

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4352
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Aug 10, 2010

KSC-2010-4352

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the lift...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4351
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Aug 10, 2010

KSC-2010-4351

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As the lift of the Space Test Program-Houston-3, or STP-H3, payload begins in the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4347
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Aug 10, 2010

KSC-2010-4347

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4349
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Aug 10, 2010

KSC-2010-4349

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4353
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Aug 10, 2010

KSC-2010-4353

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the lift...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 22, 1996

Microgravity

Onboard photo of space shuttle Columbia's (STS-75) open cargo bay carrying the United States Microgravity Payload-3...

MSFC
NASA image: CONFERENCE - STS-3
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Mar 2, 1982

CONFERENCE - STS-3

S82-27684 (26 Feb. 1982) --- Astronauts Jack R. Lousma, left, commander, and C. Gordon Fullerton, pilot, enjoy a...

JSC
NASA image: CONFERENCE - STS-3
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Mar 2, 1982

CONFERENCE - STS-3

S82-27685 (26 Feb. 1982) --- Astronauts Jack R. Lousma, commander, and C. Gordon Fullerton, pilot, enjoy a light...

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NASA image: LAUNCH (AERIALS) - STS-3 - KSC
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Mar 22, 1982

LAUNCH (AERIALS) - STS-3 - KSC

Air-to-air views of STS-3 Launch from T-38 Chase Aircraft. KSC, FL

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3853
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Jun 17, 2010

KSC-2010-3853

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians begin to lift the new S-band antenna...

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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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