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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: Microgravity
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Mar 12, 1992

Microgravity

The Advanced Automated Directional Solidification Furnace (AADSF) with the Experimental Apparatus Container (EAC)...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 1, 1991

Microgravity

The Advanced Automated Directional Solidification Furnace (AADSF) flew during the USMP-2 mission. During USMP-2, the...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 18, 1994

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-62) comes to a graceful halt with the help of a parachute after a 14-day mission. The...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 4, 1994

Space Shuttle Project

With a veteran crew aboard, the Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-62) roars off Launch Pad 39B to begin a 14-day extended...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 4, 1994

Space Shuttle Project

Clear skies, tranquil winds, and a brilliant morning sun mark the ontime liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-62)...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 11, 1994

Space Shuttle Projects

Astronauts included in the STS-62 crew portrait include (standing left to right) mission specialists Charles D....

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 6, 1993

Microgravity

The Thermal Enclosure System (TES) provides thermal control for protein crystal growth experiments. The TES, housed...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 9, 1994

Space Shuttle Projects

Astronaut and mission specialist Catherine G. Coleman,attired in a high fidelity training version of the...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 9, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

Astronaut Kathryn Thornton, payload commander for the STS-73 mission, attired in a high fidelity training version of...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 9, 1994

Space Shuttle Projects

Astronaut and mission specialist for STS-73, Catherine G. Coleman, dons a high fidelity training version of the...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 9, 1994

Space Shuttle Projects

Astronaut and mission specialist Catherine G. Coleman is about to don the helmet portion of a high fidelity training...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 20, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-52 insignia, designed by the mission’s crew members, features a large gold star to symbolize the crew's...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crew insignia
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May 24, 1999

STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crew insignia

STS052-S-001 (July 1992) --- The insignia, designed by the STS-52 crew members, features a large gold star to...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 16, 1994

Microgravity

These Vapor Diffusion Apparatus (VDA) trays were first flown in the Thermal Enclosure System (TES) during the USMP-2...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-62 crew patch
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Oct 1, 1993

STS-62 crew patch

STS062-S-001 (October 1993) --- The crew patch depicts the world's first reusable spacecraft on its sixteenth...

JSC

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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