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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: KSC-98pc461
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Apr 10, 1998

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STS-91 Mission Specialists Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D., and Janet Kavandi, Ph.D., participate in the Crew Equipment...

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NASA image: Deployment of ANDE-2
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Jul 30, 2009

Deployment of ANDE-2

S127-E-012919 (30 July 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, a Department of Defense pico-satellite known...

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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-005931 (25 Oct. 2007) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's wing section is provided by this...

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NASA image: EVA 1 - Grunsfeld and Smith during RSU changeout
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Dec 22, 1999

EVA 1 - Grunsfeld and Smith during RSU changeout

STS-103 mission specialist John M. Grunsfeld (attached to a workstation on the RMS arm) and payload commander Steven...

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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-029954 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This view of the crew cabin and forward payload bay of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1189
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Aug 22, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Discovery rolls past the Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to Orbiter...

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NASA image: EVA 1 - Grunsfeld and Smith during RSU changeout
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Dec 22, 1999

EVA 1 - Grunsfeld and Smith during RSU changeout

STS-103 mission specialist John M. Grunsfeld (attached to a workstation on the RMS arm) and payload commander Steven...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5860
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Dec 14, 2010

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

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NASA image: View of the INSAT/PAM-D being deployed
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Aug 30, 1983

View of the INSAT/PAM-D being deployed

STS008-49-1724 (31 Aug 1983) --- The Indian National Satellite (INSAT) is about to clear the vertical stabilizer of...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0693
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Apr 20, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside a high bay at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., a worker watches...

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NASA image: View of MS Drew working on the Shuttle Endeavour during STS-118
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Aug 18, 2007

View of MS Drew working on the Shuttle Endeavour during STS-118

S118-E-09286 (18 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Alvin Drew, STS-118 mission specialist, works inside the SPACEHAB...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5258
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Sep 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1363
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Oct 22, 1998

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, a worker checks placement of the nameplate for the Unity connecting...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2199
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Mar 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians detach...

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NASA image: Astronaut Sherwood Spring on RMS checks joints on the ACCESS device
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Nov 27, 1985

Astronaut Sherwood Spring on RMS checks joints on the ACCESS device

Astronaut Sherwood C. Spring, anchored to the foot restraint on the remote manipulator system (RMS) arm, checks...

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NASA image: View of PMM being transferred to Node 1
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Mar 1, 2011

View of PMM being transferred to Node 1

S133-E-007808 (1 March 2011) --- In the grasp of the International Space Station’s Canadarm2, the Italian-built...

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NASA image: Rendezvous Activities during Expedition 22
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Feb 10, 2010

Rendezvous Activities during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-059288 (9 Feb. 2010) --- This partial view of the crew cabin and forward payload bay of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5252
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Sep 25, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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NASA image: View of PMM being transferred to Node 1
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Mar 1, 2011

View of PMM being transferred to Node 1

S133-E-007600 (1 March 2011) --- In the grasp of the International Space Station’s Canadarm2, the Italian-built...

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NASA image: Node 3 Grappled to the SSRMS during Expedition 22
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Jan 31, 2010

Node 3 Grappled to the SSRMS during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-062774 (11 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the station’s Canadarm2, the Tranquility module is transferred...

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NASA image: STS-131 MPLM Transfer OPS
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Apr 8, 2010

STS-131 MPLM Transfer OPS

S131-E-007048 (7 April 2010) --- The station?s robotic Canadarm2 grapples the Leonardo Multi-purpose Logistics...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by STS-119 Crewmember
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Mar 26, 2009

Earth Observations taken by STS-119 Crewmember

S119-E-010071 (26 March 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth and the blackness of space, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5234
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Oct 16, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the clamshell doors of space...

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NASA image: PLB and MPLM
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Sep 9, 2009

PLB and MPLM

S128-E-011003 (9 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by Earth's horizon and the blackness of space, the Leonardo...

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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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