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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: AFT Flight Deck and PLB
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Apr 5, 2010

AFT Flight Deck and PLB

S131-E-007070 (5 April 2010) --- The Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) visible in space shuttle...

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NASA image: Endeavour on approach to ISS for mission STS-111 UF2 / Expedition Four
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Jun 7, 2002

Endeavour on approach to ISS for mission STS-111 UF2 / Expedition Four

ISS004-E-13298 (7 June 2002) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the International Space Station (ISS) in...

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NASA image: Astronaut Bernard Harris monitors Spacehab experiments
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Feb 3, 1995

Astronaut Bernard Harris monitors Spacehab experiments

STS063-68-013 (3-11 Feb 1995) --- Astronaut Bernard A. Harris, Jr., a physician and payload commander, monitors...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Oct 25, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-005908 (25 Oct. 2007) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section is featured in this...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

Pictured is an artist's concept of the X-37 Demonstrator re-entry. After being launched from the cargo bay of a...

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NASA image: Middeck activity during EVA preparations and flight deck activity
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Mar 17, 1997

Middeck activity during EVA preparations and flight deck activity

STS082-344-018 (11-21 Feb. 1997) --- Attired in the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) space suit, astronaut Steven...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0712
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Mar 28, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2257
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Oct 5, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In bay 3 of the Orbiter Processing Facility, the nose wheel well doors are open on...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0583
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Mar 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside Discovery's opened payload bay, a technician installs a wiring modification...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP1629
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Oct 23, 2001

KSC-01PP1629

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility check over part of the payload for the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5859
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Dec 14, 2010

KSC-2010-5859

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4310
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Dec 6, 2013

KSC-2013-4310

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's TDRS-L satellite awaits lifting inside the high bay at the Astrotech payload...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1153
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May 12, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During crew equipment interface test activities at KSC, STS-118 Mission Specialists...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc244
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Jan 31, 1997

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The Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) Spacelab module is lowered into the payload bay of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1729
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Nov 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in Endeavour's payload bay look at the site of the scrape on the surface of...

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NASA image: ISS Assembly Sequence Rev H still images for use on Imagery Online, HSF web
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Feb 1, 2001

ISS Assembly Sequence Rev H still images for use on Imagery Online, HSF web

JSC2006-E-43485 (February 2001) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station after...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2997
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Jun 29, 2013

KSC-2013-2997

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the new "Space Shuttle Atlantis" facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 16, 2010

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS023-E-041570 (16 May 2010) --- This view of crew cabin and forward payload bay of the space shuttle Atlantis was...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1826
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Feb 23, 2009

KSC-2009-1826

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers check the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1365
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Oct 22, 1998

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers look over the Unity connecting module, part of the International...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1317
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Jan 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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NASA image: PLB, SSRMS, and MPLM
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Apr 8, 2010

PLB, SSRMS, and MPLM

S131-E-007768 (7 April 2010) --- The station?s robotic Canadarm2 grapples the Leonardo Multi-purpose Logistics...

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NASA image: EVA 3 activity on Flight Day 6 to service the Hubble Space Telescope
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Feb 16, 1997

EVA 3 activity on Flight Day 6 to service the Hubble Space Telescope

STS082-752-020 (11-21 Feb. 1997) --- Astronaut Mark C. Lee, standing on the end of the Remote Manipulator System...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 26, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS026-E-029948 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This view of the crew cabin and forward payload bay of the space shuttle...

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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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