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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: Air-to-air view of STS-42 Discovery, OV-103, after liftoff from KSC LC Pad
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Jan 22, 1992

Air-to-air view of STS-42 Discovery, OV-103, after liftoff from KSC LC Pad

Air-to-air view, taken from the weather-monitoring Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA), shows STS-42 Discovery, Orbiter...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jan 22, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-42) lifted off from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) with International Microgravity...

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NASA image: Official portrait of astronaut Stephen S. Oswald
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Mar 13, 1992

Official portrait of astronaut Stephen S. Oswald

S92-31007 (March 1992) --- Astronaut Stephen S. Oswald.

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0438
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Clouds of smoke and steam billow out from Launch Pad 39B as Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0438
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Clouds of smoke and steam billow out from Launch Pad 39B as Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0445
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Clouds of smoke and steam flow from Space Shuttle Discovery as it lifts off on mission...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0445
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Clouds of smoke and steam flow from Space Shuttle Discovery as it lifts off on mission...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 1, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-42 crew portrait includes from left to right: Stephen S. Oswald, pilot; Roberta L. Bondar, payload...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0446
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a burst of light rivaling the rising sun, Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off from...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0446
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a burst of light rivaling the rising sun, Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off from...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0440
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- As Space Shuttle Discovery clears Launch Pad 39B, the sun peers over the horizon of...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0439
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery rivals the rising sun as it blasts off from Launch Pad 39B at...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0439
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Mar 8, 2001

KSC-01PP-0439

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery rivals the rising sun as it blasts off from Launch Pad 39B at...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0440
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- As Space Shuttle Discovery clears Launch Pad 39B, the sun peers over the horizon of...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0447
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Clouds of smoke and steam seem to break away as Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-149
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery competes with the rising sun as it blasts off from Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0447
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Clouds of smoke and steam seem to break away as Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1393
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Dec 7, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Todd Biddle, with United Space Alliance, inspects wiring in the aft compartment of...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1395
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Dec 7, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Danny Wyatt, with NASA Quality, inspects wiring, using a flashlight and magnifying...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 28, 1992

Around Marshall

The primary payload for Space Shuttle Mission STS-42, launched January 22, 1992, was the International Microgravity...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-150
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off at 6:42:09 EST on mission STS-102 from Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC01padig150
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off at 6:42:09 EST on mission STS-102 from Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0399
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Mar 4, 2001

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STS-102 Mission Specialist Susan V. Helms smiles on her arrival for launch. She is also one of the Expedition Two...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1394
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Dec 7, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Chris Kidd, with United Space Alliance (USA) stands by outside the aft compartment of...

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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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