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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: International Space Station (ISS)
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Apr 23, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The STS-100 mission launched for the International Space Station (ISS) on April 19, 2001 as the sixth station...

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NASA image: Krikalev in PMA
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Feb 7, 2001

Krikalev in PMA

STS098-355-017 (7-20 February 2001) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, Expedition One flight engineer, waves as he...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Oct 28, 2007

International Space Station (ISS)

Space Shuttle Discovery, docked to the Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA-2) on the International Space Station (ISS),...

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NASA image: Krikalev in PMA - 3
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Jun 21, 2005

Krikalev in PMA - 3

ISS011-E-09405 (21 June 2005) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, Expedition 11 commander representing Russia's...

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NASA image: Behnken in PMA-2
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Feb 10, 2010

Behnken in PMA-2

S130-E-006903 (10 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Robert Behnken, STS-130 mission specialist, floats through the...

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NASA image: View in PMA-3 looking into connecting tunnel
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Dec 8, 2000

View in PMA-3 looking into connecting tunnel

ISS01-E-5048 (8 December 2000) ---This digital still camera's view was taken in the International Space Station's...

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NASA image: PMA-3 Relocation OPS
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Feb 16, 2010

PMA-3 Relocation OPS

S130-E-008517 (16 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the Canadarm2, the Pressurized Mating Adapter 3 (PMA-3) is...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Oct 1, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

As the Space Shuttle Discovery began its separation from the International Space Station (ISS), a crew member...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Prep Day for EPSA PMA C29
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Aug 9, 2021

Landsat 9 Prep Day for EPSA PMA C29

On Aug. 9, 2021, technicians ready the payload adapter (PMA) for mating operations in preparation for NASA’s Landsat...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Prep Day for EPSA PMA C29
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Aug 9, 2021

Landsat 9 Prep Day for EPSA PMA C29

On Aug. 9, 2021, technicians ready the payload adapter (PMA) for mating operations in preparation for NASA’s Landsat...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jun 9, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

The STS-111 mission, the 14th Shuttle mission to visit the International Space Station (ISS), was launched on June...

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NASA image: MS Curbeam during EVA on PMA-3
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Feb 12, 2001

MS Curbeam during EVA on PMA-3

STS98-E-5189 (12 February 2001) --- Astronaut Robert L. Curbeam, STS-98 mission specialist, holds onto a hand rail...

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NASA image: MS Curbeam during EVA on PMA-3
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Feb 12, 2001

MS Curbeam during EVA on PMA-3

STS98-E-5193 (12 February 2001) --- Astronaut Robert L. Curbeam, STS-98 mission specialist, is pictured near...

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NASA image: MS Curbeam during EVA on PMA-3 with PFR
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Feb 12, 2001

MS Curbeam during EVA on PMA-3 with PFR

STS98-E-5191 (12 February 2001) --- Astronaut Robert L. Curbeam, STS-98 mission specialist, is pictured near...

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NASA image: MS Curbeam during EVA on PMA-3 with PFR
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Feb 12, 2001

MS Curbeam during EVA on PMA-3 with PFR

STS98-E-5192 (12 February 2001) --- Astronaut Robert L. Curbeam, STS-98 mission specialist, is pictured near...

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NASA image: View of Speed Limit signs on the PMA 1 hatch during Expedition 12
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Mar 29, 2006

View of Speed Limit signs on the PMA 1 hatch during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-22884 (29 March 2006) --- A close-up view of signs on the Pressurized Mating Adapter-1 (PMA-1) hatchway...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Oct 1, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

Not long after separation of the Space Shuttle Discovery from the International Space Station (ISS), a crew member...

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NASA image: MS Curbeam during EVA on PMA-3
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Feb 12, 2001

MS Curbeam during EVA on PMA-3

STS98-E-5190 (12 February 2001) --- Astronaut Robert L. Curbeam, STS-98 mission specialist, waves to a crew mate...

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NASA image: Pressurized Mating Adapter 2 (PMA-2)
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Aug 31, 2009

Pressurized Mating Adapter 2 (PMA-2)

ISS020-E-037179 (30 Aug. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Tim Kopra (left) and European Space Agency astronaut Frank De...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jun 9, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

The STS-111 mission, the 14th Shuttle mission to visit the International Space Station (ISS), was launched on June...

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NASA image: PMA-3 Transfer during Joint Operations
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Feb 16, 2010

PMA-3 Transfer during Joint Operations

ISS022-E-066403 (16 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the Canadarm2, the Pressurized Mating Adapter 3 (PMA-3) is...

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NASA image: PMA-3 Transfer during Joint Operations
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Feb 16, 2010

PMA-3 Transfer during Joint Operations

ISS022-E-066399 (16 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the Canadarm2, the Pressurized Mating Adapter 3 (PMA-3) is...

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NASA image: PMA-3 Transfer during Joint Operations
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Feb 16, 2010

PMA-3 Transfer during Joint Operations

ISS022-E-066404 (16 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the Canadarm2, the Pressurized Mating Adapter 3 (PMA-3) is...

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NASA image: PMA-3 Transfer during Joint Operations
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Feb 16, 2010

PMA-3 Transfer during Joint Operations

ISS022-E-066406 (16 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the Canadarm2, the Pressurized Mating Adapter 3 (PMA-3) is...

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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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