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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 Project
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Apr 6, 1984

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle mission STS-41C onboard view of the revived Solar Maximum Mission Satellite (SMMS). As part of the...

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NASA image: Candid views of STS-41C crew preparing food on middeck
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Apr 8, 1984

Candid views of STS-41C crew preparing food on middeck

Candid views of the STS-41C crew preparing and eating food on the middeck include : Mission pilot Francis R. (Dick)...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 7, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

This is an onboard photo of the deployment of the Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) from the cargo bay of the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Feb 1, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-41CB (STS-13) mission included (left to right) Robert L. Crippen, commander; Terry J....

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 7, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 7, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 7, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Apr 1, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Apr 1, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 7, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

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NASA image: KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload13
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Aug 1, 2010

KSC-20110908-PH-DD_payload13

Transferring the Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) into Canister 1 for STS-41C, March 6, 1984

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NASA image: Transfer - STS-13 / 41C
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May 4, 1984

Transfer - STS-13 / 41C

S84-33083 (18 April 1984) --- The Space Shuttle Challenger, atop NASA 905, approaches the runway at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 15, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

The patch features a helmet visor of an astronaut performing an extravehicular activity. In the visor are reflected...

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NASA image: STS 41-C crew move to transfer van for trip to Launch Pad 39B
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Apr 6, 1984

STS 41-C crew move to transfer van for trip to Launch Pad 39B

41C-3061 (6 April 1984) --- The five-member astronauts crew for NASA's STS-41C Space Shuttle mission head for the...

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NASA image: View of the damaged Solar Maximum Mission Satellite from the 41-C Challenger
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Apr 8, 1984

View of the damaged Solar Maximum Mission Satellite from the 41-C Challenger

41C-34-1380 (10-11 April 1984) --- Astronaut George D. Nelson, using the manned maneuvering unit (MMU), arrives at...

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NASA image: Florida Peninsula, LDEF Deploy-RMS
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Apr 13, 1984

Florida Peninsula, LDEF Deploy-RMS

41C-36-1618 (7 April 1984) --- The Remote Manipulator System (RMS) arm suspends the giant Long Duration Exposure...

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NASA image: View of Astronaut Nelson using MMU to examine Solar Maximum Mission Satellite
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Apr 8, 1984

View of Astronaut Nelson using MMU to examine Solar Maximum Mission Satellite

41C-22-885 (8 April 1984) --- The 35mm camera was used to photograph this scene of Astronaut George D. Nelson,...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-41C
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth observations taken during STS-41C

41C-51-2414 (6-13 April 1984) --- The entire Texas portion of the Gulf Coast and part of Louisiana's shoreline are...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-41C
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth observations taken during STS-41C

41C-39-1973 (6-13 April 1984) --- Though photographed on previous manned spaceflights, the Richat Structure in...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 1, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

This is a photograph of the free-flying Solar Maximum Mission Satellite (SMMS), or Solar Max, as seen by the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2931
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Jun 27, 2013

KSC-2013-2931

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, a display inside the "Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from the shuttle Challenger during STS-41C
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth observations taken from the shuttle Challenger during STS-41C

41C-31-1002 (6-13 April 1984) --- Though previous photographs of this area have been taken prior to 41-C, that...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle Challenger during STS-41C
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth observations taken from shuttle Challenger during STS-41C

41C-34-1417 (6-13 April 1984) --- Darwin and Fog Bay, Australia are featured in this 70mm frame photographed from...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from the shuttle Challenger during STS-41C
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth observations taken from the shuttle Challenger during STS-41C

41C-31-990 (6-13 April 1984) --- Southwestern Algeria's Erg Chech shows long lines of parallel sand dunes called...

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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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