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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: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1989

Early Program Development

This 1989 artist's rendering shows how a Shuttle-C would look during launch. As envisioned by Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1989

Early Program Development

In this 1989 artist's concept, the Shuttle-C floats in space with its cargo bay doors open. As envisioned by...

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NASA image: Photo from Space Shuttle Mission 41-C of the Long  Duration Exposure
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Dec 6, 1989

Photo from Space Shuttle Mission 41-C of the Long Duration Exposure

Photo from Space Shuttle Mission 41-C of the Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) deploy by CHALLENGER and a...

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NASA image: Night landing of Shuttle Columbia at Edwards AFB and end of STS 61-C mission
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Jan 18, 1986

Night landing of Shuttle Columbia at Edwards AFB and end of STS 61-C mission

61C-S-050 (18 Jan 1986) --- This NASA photo records the night landing of space shuttle Columbia at Edwards Air Force...

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NASA image: Official portrait of Rep. Bill Nelson, STS 61-C payload specialist
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Oct 30, 1985

Official portrait of Rep. Bill Nelson, STS 61-C payload specialist

S85-43440 (25 Oct. 1985) --- Official portrait of Congressman Bill Nelson, U.S. House of Representatives - Florida,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Francis R. (Dick) Scobee boards T-38 for trip to KSC
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Apr 3, 1984

Astronaut Francis R. (Dick) Scobee boards T-38 for trip to KSC

41C-3002 (3 April 1984) --- Astronaut Francis R. (Dick) Scobee, 41-C pilot, is only minutes away from leaving...

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NASA image: Launch of space shuttle Challenger on the 41-C mission
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Apr 6, 1984

Launch of space shuttle Challenger on the 41-C mission

41C-3029 (6 April 1984) --- The space shuttle Challenger and its five-member astronaut crew leave the launch pad at...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Raco Vegetation Map
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Jan 27, 1999

Space Radar Image of Raco Vegetation Map

This is a vegetation map of the Raco, Michigan area produced from data acquired by NASA Spaceborne Imaging Radar...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Raco Biomass Map
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Jan 27, 1999

Space Radar Image of Raco Biomass Map

This biomass map of the Raco, Michigan, area was produced from data acquired by NASA Spaceborne Imaging Radar...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Kilauea, Hawaii
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Jan 27, 1999

Space Radar Image of Kilauea, Hawaii

This color composite C-band and L-band image of the Kilauea volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii was acquired by NASA...

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NASA image: Astronaut Robert Gibson prepares to use motion picture camera
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Jan 15, 1986

Astronaut Robert Gibson prepares to use motion picture camera

61C-07-030 (15 Jan 1986) --- Astronaut Robert L. Gibson, STS 61-C mission commander, partially floats on the aft...

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NASA image: Launch of the Shuttle Columbia and begining of STS 61-C mission
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Jan 12, 1986

Launch of the Shuttle Columbia and begining of STS 61-C mission

STS61C-S-046 (12 Jan. 1986) --- Although many miles away from the launch pad, the space shuttle Columbia can still...

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NASA image: Launch of the Shuttle Columbia and begining of STS 61-C mission
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Jan 12, 1986

Launch of the Shuttle Columbia and begining of STS 61-C mission

STS61C-S-047 (12 Jan. 1986) --- A remote camera records the early morning launch at Florida?s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Representative Bill Nelson prepares to eat a peeled grapefruit
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Jan 15, 1986

Representative Bill Nelson prepares to eat a peeled grapefruit

61C-09-005 (15 Jan 1986) --- U.S. Representative Bill Nelson, (D. Florida), STS 61-C payload specialist, prepares to...

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NASA image: SRTM Radar - Landsat Image Comparison, Patagonia, Argentina
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Aug 17, 2000

SRTM Radar - Landsat Image Comparison, Patagonia, Argentina

In addition to an elevation model of most of Earth landmass, NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission will produce...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Manaus, Brazil
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Jan 27, 1999

Space Radar Image of Manaus, Brazil

This false-color L-band image of the Manaus region of Brazil was acquired by NASA Spaceborne Imaging Radar-C and...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Long Valley, California - 3-D view
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Long Valley, California - 3-D view

This is a three-dimensional perspective view of Long Valley, California by the Spaceborne Imaging Radar-C/X-band...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Long Valley, California in 3-D
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Long Valley, California in 3-D

This three-dimensional perspective view of Long Valley, California was created from data taken by the Spaceborne...

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NASA image: Onboard View - Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Apr 9, 1998

Onboard View - Space Shuttle Endeavour

NASA SIR-C/X-SAR is shown here in the payload bay of the orbiting space shuttle Endeavour STS-59, with an area of...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Raco, Michigan
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Jan 27, 1999

Space Radar Image of Raco, Michigan

This image is a false-color composite of Raco, Michigan, centered at 46.39 degrees north latitude, 84.88 degrees...

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NASA image: GOES-S Offload from C-5 Aircraft
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Dec 5, 2017

GOES-S Offload from C-5 Aircraft

NOAA's Geostationary Operation Environmental Satellite-S (GOES-S) has been offloaded from a C-5 transport aircraft...

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NASA image: GOES-S Arrival at Shuttle Landing Facility
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Dec 4, 2017

GOES-S Arrival at Shuttle Landing Facility

A C-5 transport aircraft arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying...

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NASA image: GOES-S Offload from C-5 Aircraft
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Dec 5, 2017

GOES-S Offload from C-5 Aircraft

NOAA's Geostationary Operation Environmental Satellite-S (GOES-S) is being offloaded from a C-5 transport aircraft...

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NASA image: GOES-S Offload from C-5 Aircraft
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Dec 5, 2017

GOES-S Offload from C-5 Aircraft

NOAA's Geostationary Operation Environmental Satellite-S (GOES-S) is being offloaded from a C-5 transport aircraft...

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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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