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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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Aug 1, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-46) onboard photo of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS-1) deployment. A cooperative...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Aug 6, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

This Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis (STS-46) onboard photo is a close-up view of the Tethered Satellite System...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Aug 1, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Pictured here is a Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-46) onboard photo of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS-1)...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Feb 23, 1996

Space Shuttle Projects

An STS-75 onboard photo of the Tethered Satellite System-1 Reflight (TSS-1R) atop its extended boom. The TSS-1R was...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Feb 23, 1996

Space Shuttle Projects

An STS-75 onboard photo of the Tethered Satellite System-1 Reflight (TSS-1R) atop its extended boom. The TSS-1R was...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Aug 1, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

This is a Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis (STS-46) onboard photo of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS-1) deployment....

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Aug 1, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-46) onboard photo of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS-1) in Orbiter's cargo bay. The...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Aug 1, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-46) onboard photo of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS-1) on deployer boom. The...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Aug 24, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

A crewmember aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis (STS-46) used a 70mm handheld camera to capture this medium...

MSFC
NASA image: Tethered Satellite System (TSS)-1R survey photography
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Mar 18, 1996

Tethered Satellite System (TSS)-1R survey photography

STS075-325-014 (25 Feb. 1996) --- The frayed end of the tether portion of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS) is...

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NASA image: STS-46 Atlantis, OV-104, Tethered Satellite System (TSS) processing at KSC
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Jul 9, 1992

STS-46 Atlantis, OV-104, Tethered Satellite System (TSS) processing at KSC

S92-41073 (31 oct 1991) --- In the Operations and Checkout Building high bay, preflight processing continues on the...

JSC
NASA image: STS-46 Tethered Satellite System 1 (TSS-1) satellite deployment from OV-104
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Aug 4, 1992

STS-46 Tethered Satellite System 1 (TSS-1) satellite deployment from OV-104

STS046-73-052 (4 Aug 1992) --- A 70mm handheld camera was used by the crew members to capture this medium close-up...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Mar 9, 1996

Space Shuttle Project

The Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia's (STS-75) mission came to a close as the orbiter touched down on Runway 33 of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Aug 8, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

The Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis (STS-46) touched down at Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Jul 31, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

The Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis (STS-46) breaks free of all earthly constraints and hurdles past the Fixed...

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NASA image: OV-104's RMS grapples EURECA-1L and holds it in deployment position above PLB
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Aug 8, 1992

OV-104's RMS grapples EURECA-1L and holds it in deployment position above PLB

STS046-102-021 (1 Aug 1992) --- The European Space Agency's (ESA) EURECA satellite remains in the grasp of the Space...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Aug 8, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

This Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis (STS-46) onboard photo shows Swiss scientist Claude Nicollier of the European...

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NASA image: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation
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Dec 19, 2016

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation

iss050e017076 (12/19/2016) --- A view after Japanese Experiment Module Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS) Small...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Aug 8, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

Sharing this scene with a half-moon is the Tethered Satellite System (TSS), in a photo captured onboard the STS-46....

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Aug 24, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

This STS-46 onboard photo is of the Tethered Satellite System-1 (TSS-1) being deployed from its boom as it is...

MSFC
NASA image: Earth Science
Image
Mar 29, 1993

Earth Science

Small Expendable Deployer System (SEDS) is a tethered date collecting satellite and is intended to demonstrate a...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-92PC-1723
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Aug 4, 1992

KSC-92PC-1723

ONBOARD ATLANTIS -- A 70mm handheld camera was used by the STS-46 crewmembers to capture this medium closeup view of...

KSC
NASA image: STS-46 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia
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Feb 26, 1999

STS-46 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia

STS046-S-001 (May 1992) --- Designed by the crew members assigned to the flight, the crew patch depicts the space...

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NASA image: STS-46 EURECA-1L held in pre-deployment position by RMS over OV-104's PLB
Image
Aug 1, 1992

STS-46 EURECA-1L held in pre-deployment position by RMS over OV-104's PLB

STS046-08-010 (1 Aug 1992) --- The EURECA satellite is hoisted above the Space Shuttle Atlantis' cargo bay by 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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