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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.

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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: Artist's concept of layout of the Crew Reception Area in the LRL
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Jan 1, 1968

Artist's concept of layout of the Crew Reception Area in the LRL

Artist's concept depicting the floor plan of the Crew Reception Area of the Lunar Receiving Laboratory (LRL), bldg 37.

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NASA image: Artist concept of Galileo encountering Io during its Jupiter approach
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Aug 25, 1989

Artist concept of Galileo encountering Io during its Jupiter approach

Artist concept shows Galileo spacecraft while still approaching Jupiter having a satellite encounter. Galileo is...

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NASA image: ARTIST CONCEPT -  CUTAWAY VIEW SKYLAB 1 ORBITAL WORKSHOP (OWS)
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May 23, 1973

ARTIST CONCEPT - CUTAWAY VIEW SKYLAB 1 ORBITAL WORKSHOP (OWS)

S73-23919 (May 1973) --- An artist's concept illustrating a cutaway view of the Skylab 1 Orbital Workshop (OWS). The...

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NASA image: Artist concept of Hubble Space Telescope (HST) orbiting Earth after deploy
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Apr 5, 1990

Artist concept of Hubble Space Telescope (HST) orbiting Earth after deploy

This artist concept shows the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) in operational configuration orbiting the Earth after its...

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NASA image: Artist's concept of Skylab space station cluster in Earth's orbit
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Oct 1, 1971

Artist's concept of Skylab space station cluster in Earth's orbit

S71-52192 (1971) --- An artist's concept of the Skylab space station cluster in Earth's orbit. The cutaway view...

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NASA image: Artist concept of satellite in orbit above the earth
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Oct 9, 1981

Artist concept of satellite in orbit above the earth

Artist concept of satellite with solar panels deployed in orbit above the earth.

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NASA image: Drawing of proposed Pig Capsule Little Joe first shot
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Oct 22, 1963

Drawing of proposed Pig Capsule Little Joe first shot

S63-19319 (October 1963) --- Pen and ink drawing of a proposed arrangement for a Pig Capsule in Little Joe capsule...

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NASA image: Artist's concept of ASTP mission profile
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Oct 1, 1974

Artist's concept of ASTP mission profile

S74-14949 (October 1974) --- Artist?s drawings and call-outs depict phases of the joint U.S.-USSR Apollo-Soyuz Test...

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NASA image: Artist Concept - Illustration Cutaway View - Skylab (SL)-1 Orbital Workshop (OWS)
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May 23, 1973

Artist Concept - Illustration Cutaway View - Skylab (SL)-1 Orbital Workshop (OWS)

S73-23918 (May 1973) --- An artist's concept illustrating a cutaway view of the Skylab 1 Orbital Workshop (OWS). The...

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NASA image: National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights
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Nov 8, 2021

National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights

A Bell OH-58 Kiowa helicopter provided by Flight Research Inc. flies around a visual aid, known as a tetherball,...

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NASA image: National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights
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Nov 8, 2021

National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights

Flight Research Inc.'s Bell OH-58 Kiowa helicopter flies around a visual aid, known as a tetherball, created to...

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NASA image: NASA Employees’ Careers Started as Interns
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Mar 18, 2021

NASA Employees’ Careers Started as Interns

NASA’s flight systems engineer, Kassidy Mclaughlin adjusts a visual approach aid for aircraft called Pulse Light...

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NASA image: Cryogenics Laboratory
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Mar 20, 2019

Cryogenics Laboratory

James Fesmire transfers a charged Cryogenic Flux Capacitor device to a bath of water in the Cryogenics Test...

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NASA image: TRAINING - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-5 - TX
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Jun 18, 1965

TRAINING - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-5 - TX

S65-35563 (18 June 1965) --- Astronauts L. Gordon Cooper Jr. (left), command pilot; and Charles Conrad Jr., pilot,...

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NASA image: STS-114 Flight Director Press Conference, PAO Support
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Aug 4, 2005

STS-114 Flight Director Press Conference, PAO Support

JSC2005-E-32511 (4 August 2005) --- One of four visual aids used by Shuttle Deputy Program Manager Wayne Hale during...

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NASA image: Aft flight deck of Columbia during STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Aft flight deck of Columbia during STS-62

STS062-17-034 (4-18 March 1994) --- This scene, resembling a photographer's studio/laboratory, actually shows the...

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NASA image: National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights
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Nov 8, 2021

National Campaign Adds Helicopter Flights

NASA's Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign created a visual aid, known as a tetherball, to serve as the...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.
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Jul 28, 2005

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.

ISS011-E-11148 (28 July 2005) --- View of the Space Shuttle Discovery's underside (near the Orbital Maneuvering...

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NASA image: VISUAL ACUITY (EXPERIMENTS)
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Jun 18, 1965

VISUAL ACUITY (EXPERIMENTS)

S65-35589 (18 June 1965) --- Astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., pilot for the prime crew on the Gemini-5 spaceflight,...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.
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Jul 28, 2005

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.

ISS011-E-11146 (28 July 2005) --- View of the Space Shuttle Discovery's underside (near Orbital Maneuvering System...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.
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Jul 28, 2005

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.

ISS011-E-11185 (28 July 2005) --- View of the Space Shuttle Discovery's underside starboard side wing and elevon,...

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NASA image: Artist concept of the Gemini spacecraft control panel
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Jan 30, 1965

Artist concept of the Gemini spacecraft control panel

S65-14095 (1965) --- Artist concept of the Gemini spacecraft control panel.

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NASA image: Artist's concept of Apollo/Soyuz spacecraft docking approach
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Aug 1, 1973

Artist's concept of Apollo/Soyuz spacecraft docking approach

S73-02395 (August 1973) --- An artist?s concept illustrating an Apollo-type spacecraft (on left) about to dock with...

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NASA image: Artist concept of the STS-43 Tracking and Data Relay Satellite E (TDRS-E)
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Jun 22, 1990

Artist concept of the STS-43 Tracking and Data Relay Satellite E (TDRS-E)

Artist concept shows the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite E (TDRS-E) augmenting a sophisticated TDRS system (TDRSS)...

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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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