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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 Projects
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Apr 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The dominant features of the STS-51D emblem are an orbit formed by a Colonial American flag and a Space Shuttle. The...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Feb 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-51D mission included (front left to right) Karol J. Bobko, commander; Donald E....

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The TELESAT-1, also known as ANIK C-1, satellite is being released from the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle Orbiter...

MSFC
NASA image: OFFICIAL PORTRAIT - STS-51D CREW
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Mar 15, 1985

OFFICIAL PORTRAIT - STS-51D CREW

S85-28647 (28 Feb 1985) --- The seven members of the STS-51D mission are pictured in the midst of a busy training...

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NASA image: STS-51D - CREW INSIGNIA
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Jan 1, 1985

STS-51D - CREW INSIGNIA

S85-28989 (March 1985) --- The dominant features of the STS-51D emblem are an orbit formed by a Colonial American...

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NASA image: Crew Training (SYNCOM IV) - STS-23/51D - JSC
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Apr 15, 1985

Crew Training (SYNCOM IV) - STS-23/51D - JSC

Astronaut Sherwood Springer prepares for an underwater test at Weightless Environment Training Facility (WETF) in...

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NASA image: CREW TRAINING (SYNCOM IV) - STS-23/51D - JSC
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Apr 15, 1985

CREW TRAINING (SYNCOM IV) - STS-23/51D - JSC

Astronauts Jerry L. Ross (left) and Sherwood Springer (center), look over a foot restraint like that on the...

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NASA image: Remote Manipulator System (RMS) - Astronaut Ride, Sally (Flyswatter) - JSC
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Apr 17, 1985

Remote Manipulator System (RMS) - Astronaut Ride, Sally (Flyswatter) - JSC

Simulation activities with the RMS in Bldg. 9A, with Astronaut Sally Ride testing the feasibility of the...

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NASA image: Remote Manipulator System (RMS) - Astronaut Ride, Sally (Flyswatter) - JSC
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Apr 17, 1985

Remote Manipulator System (RMS) - Astronaut Ride, Sally (Flyswatter) - JSC

Simulation activities with the RMS in Bldg. 9A, with Astronaut Sally Ride testing the feasibility of the...

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NASA image: Remote Manipulator System (RMS) - Astronaut Ride, Sally (Flyswatter) - JSC
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Apr 17, 1985

Remote Manipulator System (RMS) - Astronaut Ride, Sally (Flyswatter) - JSC

Simulation activities with the RMS in Bldg. 9A, with Astronaut Sally Ride testing the feasibility of the...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Apr 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

In this photograph the SYNCOM IV-3, also known as LEASAT 3, satellite moves away from the Space Shuttle Orbiter...

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NASA image: Flyswatter - Cox, John
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Apr 16, 1985

Flyswatter - Cox, John

Views of Flight Director John Cox with the Flyswatter. 1. STS-23/51D - Press Conference

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NASA image: PREFLIGHT - STS-51D - KSC
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Apr 12, 1985

PREFLIGHT - STS-51D - KSC

"Discovery" on pad and payload bay doors open to show satellite payloads. SEE: 108-KSC-85-PC-156 SEE:...

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NASA image: Astronaut Gregory Jarvis during KC-135 zero gravity training
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Jan 25, 1985

Astronaut Gregory Jarvis during KC-135 zero gravity training

S85-26106 (25 Jan. 1985) --- Astronaut Gregory Jarvis gets a familiarization session in weightlessness aboard a...

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NASA image: STS 51-D crew photograph in orbit
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Apr 14, 1985

STS 51-D crew photograph in orbit

51D-09-034 (12-19 April 1985) --- The seven crew members of STS-51D take time, during a busy full week in space, to...

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NASA image: PAYLOAD SPECIALISTS (PS)'s - JARVIS/BUTTERWORTH - SHUTTLE MOCKUP AND INTEGRATION LABORATORY - JSC
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Mar 1, 1985

PAYLOAD SPECIALISTS (PS)'s - JARVIS/BUTTERWORTH - SHUTTLE MOCKUP AND INTEGRATION LABORATORY - JSC

S85-28161 (1 March 1985) --- Astronauts Gregory Jarvis, left, and L. William Butterworth take a breather from...

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NASA image: EXPERIMENT (TOYS) - STS-51E
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Feb 4, 1985

EXPERIMENT (TOYS) - STS-51E

S85-26822 (February 1985) --- The crew members of Space Shuttle flight STS-51D have agreed to demonstrate the...

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NASA image: SIMUATION (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - STS-23/51D - JSC
Image
Apr 16, 1985

SIMUATION (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - STS-23/51D - JSC

Underwater EVA Simulation of "Flyswatter" attachment in the Weightless Environment Training Facility (WETF),...

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NASA image: SIMUATION (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - STS-23/51D - JSC
Image
Apr 16, 1985

SIMUATION (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - STS-23/51D - JSC

S85-30878 (15 April 1985) --- Astronaut Jerry L. Ross, left, and Astronaut candidate Mark C. Lee rehearse the...

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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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