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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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Oct 20, 1995

Space Shuttle Project

A Great Blue Heron seems oblivious to the tremendous spectacle of light and sound generated by a Shuttle liftoff, as...

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NASA image: STS-73 launch views
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Oct 20, 1995

STS-73 launch views

STS073-S-030 (20 Oct. 1995) --- The space shuttle Columbia lifts off from Launch Pad 39B, at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: STS-73 launch views
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Oct 20, 1995

STS-73 launch views

STS073-S-027 (20 October 1995) --- A 35mm camera captured this low-angle view of the Space Shuttle Columbia as it...

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NASA image: STS-73 launch views
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Oct 20, 1995

STS-73 launch views

STS073-S-029 (20 October 1995) --- A stationary 70mm camera captured this wide view of the Space Shuttle Columbia as...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 20, 1995

Space Shuttle Project

A unique view of the Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-73) moments after bursting into Earth's atmosphere on its way...

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NASA image: STS-73 using the escape slide in bldg 9A
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Apr 24, 1995

STS-73 using the escape slide in bldg 9A

View of the STS-73 crew using the escape slide in the Crew Compartment Trainer (CCT) at bldg 9A. The crew is seen in...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1600
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut Catherine “Cady” Coleman is interviewed in the NASA News Center at NASA...

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NASA image: Payload Specialist Albert Sacco Jr. during emergency bailout training
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Mar 18, 1992

Payload Specialist Albert Sacco Jr. during emergency bailout training

S92-32108 (May 1992) --- Payload specialist Albert Sacco Jr. uses a one-person life raft during emergency bailout...

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NASA image: Payload Specialist Albert Sacco Jr. during emergency bailout training
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Mar 18, 1992

Payload Specialist Albert Sacco Jr. during emergency bailout training

S92-32111 (May 1992) --- Payload specialist Albert Sacco Jr. is assisted by two SCUBA-equipped divers as he hangs by...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 30, 2000

Space Shuttle Projects

Back dropped by a cloudless blue sky, Space Shuttle Endeavor stands ready for launch after the rollback of the...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Dec 4, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

This video still depicts the recently deployed starboard and port solar arrays towering over the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4451
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Jul 29, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This orbiter tribute of space shuttle Challenger, or OV-099, hangs in Firing Room 4 of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4451A
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Jul 29, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a version of space shuttle Challenger's orbiter tribute, or OV-099, which hangs in...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4451B
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Jul 29, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a printable version of space shuttle Challenger's orbiter tribute, or OV-099, which...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0160
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Feb 3, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in a Quality trailer in the Launch Pad 39B Area unwrap a new Enhanced Main...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0161
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Feb 3, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A new Enhanced Main Events Controller (E-MEC) for Shuttle Endeavour sits on a table in...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0161
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Feb 3, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A new Enhanced Main Events Controller (E-MEC) for Shuttle Endeavour sits on a table in...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0160
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Feb 3, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in a Quality trailer in the Launch Pad 39B Area unwrap a new Enhanced Main...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0164
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Feb 3, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers carry away the faulty Enhanced Main Events Controller (E-MEC) from Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0162
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Feb 3, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians work in the aft compartment of Shuttle Endeavour's payload bay, where a...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0164
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Feb 3, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers carry away the faulty Enhanced Main Events Controller (E-MEC) from Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0166
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Feb 3, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, workers move the replacement Enhanced Main Events Controller...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0163
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Feb 3, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians remove a faulty Enhanced Main Events Controller (E-MEC) from Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0165
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Feb 3, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers carry the replacement Enhanced Main Events Controller (E-MEC) to Shuttle...

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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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