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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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Dec 5, 1997

Space Shuttle Project

With Commander Kevin R. Kregel and Pilot Steven W. Lindsey at the controls, the orbiter Columbia (STS-87) touched...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1669
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Nov 16, 1997

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STS-87 Commander Kevin Kregel arrives at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet for the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1672
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Nov 16, 1997

KSC-97PC1672

STS-87 Commander Kevin Kregel addresses members of the press and media at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1670
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Nov 16, 1997

KSC-97PC1670

STS-87 Payload Specialist Leonid Kadenyuk of the National Space Agency of Ukraine arrives at Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1674
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Nov 16, 1997

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As STS-87 Commander Kevin Kregel looks on, Payload Specialist Leonid Kadenyuk of the National Space Agency of...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1671
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Nov 16, 1997

KSC-97PC1671

STS-87 Pilot Steven Lindsey arrives at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet for the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1673
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Nov 16, 1997

KSC-97PC1673

As STS-87 Commander Kevin Kregel looks on, Mission Specialist Takao Doi, Ph.D., of the National Space Development...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1585
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Nov 3, 1997

KSC-97PC1585

In preparation for Space Shuttle Mission STS-87, the crew arrives at the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1587
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Nov 3, 1997

KSC-97PC1587

In preparation for Space Shuttle Mission STS-87, the crew arrives at the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1586
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Nov 3, 1997

KSC-97PC1586

In preparation for Space Shuttle Mission STS-87, the crew arrives at the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1745
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Dec 5, 1997

KSC-97PC1745

The STS-87 crew pose in front of the orbiter Columbia shortly after landing on Runway 33 at KSC's Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1746
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Dec 5, 1997

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STS-87 crew members regard the tiles underneath the orbiter Columbia shortly after its return to Runway 33 at...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1747
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Dec 5, 1997

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STS-87 Mission Specialist Takao Doi, Ph.D., of the National Space Development Agency (NASDA) of Japan greets a NASDA...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1755
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Dec 5, 1997

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STS-87 Payload Specialist Leonid Kadenyuk of the National Space Agency of Ukraine (NSAU), at left, chats with NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1754
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Dec 5, 1997

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The president of the National Space Development Agency (NASDA) of Japan, Isao Uchida, at left, shakes hands with...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1753
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Dec 5, 1997

KSC-97PC1753

The president of the National Space Development Agency (NASDA) of Japan, Isao Uchida, at left, chats with STS-87...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1744
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Dec 5, 1997

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STS-87 Commander Kevin Kregel, center, shakes hands with the deputy director general of the National Space Agency of...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1748
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Dec 5, 1997

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STS-87 Payload Specialist Leonid Kadenyuk of the National Space Agency of Ukraine (NSAU), at left, greets NASA...

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NASA image: STS-32 SYNCOM IV-5 is deployed from Columbia's, OV-102's, payload bay
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Jan 10, 1990

STS-32 SYNCOM IV-5 is deployed from Columbia's, OV-102's, payload bay

STS032-87-030 (10 Jan 1990) --- The Syncom IV-5 communications satellite leaves the cargo bay of Columbia, as...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1739
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Dec 5, 1997

KSC-97PC1739

With Commander Kevin Kregel and Pilot Steven Lindsey at the controls, the orbiter Columbia touches its main gear...

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NASA image: KSC-pa03l87
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Dec 5, 1997

KSC-pa03l87

With Commander Kevin Kregel and Pilot Steven Lindsey at the controls, the orbiter Columbia touches its main gear...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1749
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Dec 5, 1997

KSC-97PC1749

With Commander Kevin Kregel and Pilot Steven Lindsey at the controls, the orbiter Columbia makes a smooth touchdown...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1750
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Dec 5, 1997

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With Commander Kevin Kregel and Pilot Steven Lindsey at the controls, the orbiter Columbia makes a smooth touchdown...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1751
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Dec 5, 1997

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With Commander Kevin Kregel and Pilot Steven Lindsey at the controls, the orbiter Columbia, with its drag chute...

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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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