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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: Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission
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Jun 10, 2007

Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission

ISS015-E-11727 (10 June 2007) --- A view photographed from the International Space Station shows the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Discovery and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-131 Mission
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Apr 7, 2010

Discovery and Payload on Approach to ISS during the STS-131 Mission

ISS023-E-022609 (7 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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Apr 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, members of the STS-92 crew examine equipment...

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Apr 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, members of the STS-92 crew examine equipment...

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Oct 10, 2000

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STS-92 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata of Japan exits the Astrovan on its return to the Operations and Checkout...

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Apr 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, members of the STS-92 crew examine equipment...

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Apr 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, members of the STS-92 crew examine equipment...

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Oct 10, 2000

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STS-92 Commander Brian Duffy pauses in the door of the Astrovan before exiting at the Operations and Checkout...

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Apr 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, members of the STS-92 crew examine equipment...

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Oct 10, 2000

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STS-92 Pilot Pamela Ann Melroy exits the Astrovan on its return to the Operations and Checkout Building. Behind her...

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Apr 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, members of the STS-92 crew examine equipment...

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NASA image: Wilmore during Cyclops Installation
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Nov 26, 2014

Wilmore during Cyclops Installation

iss042e015943 (11/26/2014) --- Commander Barry Wilmore unpacks the Cyclops launch platform for installation on the...

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NASA image: A view of the Earth taken from the ISS
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Mar 10, 2001

A view of the Earth taken from the ISS

STS102-E-5113 (10 March 2001) --- An out-the-window view shows part of the Space Shuttle Discovery over land. A...

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NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) Virtual Reality Laboratory Capabilities
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May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) Virtual Reality Laboratory Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC Virtual Reality laboratory (VRL), a VR simulation development and operations laboratory...

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Aug 10, 2015

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jsc2021e019955 (8/10/2015) --- A preflight photo of a Mini Coldbag. The Mini Coldbag is a temperature control...

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NASA image: Williams installs the APXC Payload in MELFI during Expedition 22
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Dec 16, 2009

Williams installs the APXC Payload in MELFI during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-011879 (16 Dec. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, services the Advanced...

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NASA image: Williams installs the APXC Payload in MELFI during Expedition 22
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Dec 16, 2009

Williams installs the APXC Payload in MELFI during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-011880 (16 Dec. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, services the Advanced...

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Feb 15, 2006

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jsc2021e019953 (2/15/2006) --- A preflight photo of a Double Coldbag with the lid open. The Double Coldbag is a...

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Aug 10, 2015

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jsc2021e019956 (8/10/2015) --- A preflight photo of a Mini Coldbag with the lid open. The Mini Coldbag is a...

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Jun 10, 2015

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jsc2021e019951 (6/10/2015) --- A preflight photo of a Double Coldbag. The Double Coldbag is a passive resource that...

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NASA image: The Leonardo MPLM stowed in the orbiter payload bay
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Mar 10, 2001

The Leonardo MPLM stowed in the orbiter payload bay

STS102-E-5111 (10 March 2001) --- An out-the-window view of the Leonardo Multi Purpose Logistics Module resting in...

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Jun 10, 2015

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jsc2021e019952 (6/10/2015) --- A preflight photo of a Double Coldbag. The Double Coldbag is a passive resource that...

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NASA image: SG100 Cloud Computer install in Kibo
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May 17, 2017

SG100 Cloud Computer install in Kibo

iss051e045046 (5/17/2017) --- The SG100 Cloud Computing Payload, shown here installed in the Kibo Japanese...

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NASA image: Nanoracks Module in the Cupola
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Nov 14, 2022

Nanoracks Module in the Cupola

iss068e022275 (11/14/2022) --- A view of the OVOSPACE payload in the cupola module aboard the international Space...

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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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