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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: STS-29 tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS) in OV-103's payload bay (PLB)
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Mar 13, 1989

STS-29 tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS) in OV-103's payload bay (PLB)

STS029-71-000AE (13-18 March 1989) --- STS-29 onboard view shows Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay with tracking...

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NASA image: STS-29 IUS / TDRS-D deployment from Discovery, OV-103, payload bay
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Mar 13, 1989

STS-29 IUS / TDRS-D deployment from Discovery, OV-103, payload bay

STS029-71-026 (13 March 1989) --- The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-D) is tilted in the cargo bay prior to...

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NASA image: PLB and MPLM
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Aug 30, 2009

PLB and MPLM

S128-E-006506 (29 Aug. 2009) --- Framed by an aft flight deck window, the Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1388
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Oct 23, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Complex 39B, KSC workers check the payloads for mission STS-95 which were...

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Nov 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - A technician prepares for payload bay closure on Space Shuttle Endeavour. Inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1733
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Nov 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - A technician prepares for payload bay closure on Space Shuttle Endeavour. Inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1732
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Nov 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - A worker makes a final adjustment in the payload bay of Space Shuttle Endeavour before...

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NASA image: KSC01pd1731
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Nov 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour's payload bay doors are ready for closure and launch on...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1731
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Nov 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour's payload bay doors are ready for closure and launch on...

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NASA image: KSC01pd1732
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Nov 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - A worker makes a final adjustment in the payload bay of Space Shuttle Endeavour before...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1034
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Sep 3, 1998

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The HOST (the Hubble Space Telescope Orbital Systems Test) payload is prepared for moving to the high bay of the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1035
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Sep 3, 1998

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The HOST (the Hubble Space Telescope Orbital Systems Test) payload is moved into the high bay of the Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1019
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Sep 2, 1998

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During the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in the payload bay of Discovery, STS-95 Mission Specialist Pedro...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1391
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Oct 24, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Complex 39B, the open payload bay doors on the orbiter Discovery reveal...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1390
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Oct 23, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Complex 39B, the open payload bay doors on the orbiter Discovery reveal the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc864
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Jul 16, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-95 Mission Specialist Stephen K. Robinson injects water into the base of the seed...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1389
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Oct 23, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Complex 39B, the payload bay doors on the orbiter Discovery, scheduled to...

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NASA image: STS-30 Atlantis', OV-104's, payload bay (PLB) with Magellan spacecraft & IUS
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Apr 11, 1989

STS-30 Atlantis', OV-104's, payload bay (PLB) with Magellan spacecraft & IUS

S89-30720 (29 March 1989) --- The spacecraft Magellan is in the payload bay of the orbiter Atlantis at launch pad...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1734
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Nov 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Space Shuttle Endeavour's payload bay doors are ready for closure and launch on mission...

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NASA image: KSC01pd1734
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Nov 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Space Shuttle Endeavour's payload bay doors are ready for closure and launch on mission...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1025
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Sep 2, 1998

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During a break in the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) at KSC, STS-95 Mission Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr....

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1027
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Sep 3, 1998

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During Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in the Payload Bay of Discovery, STS-95 Mission Specialist Pedro Duque...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1028
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Sep 3, 1998

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During Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in the Payload Bay of Discovery, STS-95 Mission Specialist Pedro Duque...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1006
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Sep 2, 1998

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(Left to right) STS-95 Payload Specialists Chiaki Mukai, with the National Space Development Agency of Japan, and...

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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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