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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: Space Shuttle Endeavour as it approaches the ISS during STS-113 mission
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Nov 25, 2002

Space Shuttle Endeavour as it approaches the ISS during STS-113 mission

ISS005-E-21545 (25 November 2002) --- The forward section and part of the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: Atlantis during STS-112 approach to ISS during Expedition Five
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Oct 9, 2002

Atlantis during STS-112 approach to ISS during Expedition Five

ISS005-E-16514 (9 October 2002) --- The forward section and part of the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle Atlantis were...

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NASA image: Julie Payette at RMS controls on aft flight deck
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Aug 30, 2016

Julie Payette at RMS controls on aft flight deck

STS096-378-021 (27 May - 6 June 1999) --- Astronaut Julie Payette, mission specialist representing the Candian Space...

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NASA image: STS-46 Tethered Satellite System 1 (TSS-1) satellite deployment from OV-104
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Aug 4, 1992

STS-46 Tethered Satellite System 1 (TSS-1) satellite deployment from OV-104

STS046-73-052 (4 Aug 1992) --- A 70mm handheld camera was used by the crew members to capture this medium close-up...

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NASA image: HST in the Columbia's payload bay after EVA 2
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Mar 5, 2002

HST in the Columbia's payload bay after EVA 2

STS109-318-028 (8 March 2002) --- With five days of service and upgrade work on the Hubble Space Telescope (HST)...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for September 27, 2019
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Sep 27, 2019

Inside KSC! for September 27, 2019

Senior leaders at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida got an up-close look at a new model that will be utilized...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS5 Feustel and MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA1
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May 14, 2009

STS-125 MS5 Feustel and MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA1

S125-E-007226 (14 May 2009) --- Astronauts John Grunsfeld (bottom) and Andrew Feustel share work on the...

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NASA image: View of HST during its release from the Shuttle Atlantis
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May 19, 2009

View of HST during its release from the Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-011767 (19 May 2009) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis? remote manipulator system arm lifts the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1644
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Nov 3, 2000

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After landing at the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), with its unique cargo...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1986

Early Program Development

In this 1986 artist's concept, the Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle (OMV), undergoes changeout of the Propulsion Module...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Mar 24, 1992

Earth Science

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-45) onboard photo of Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science (Atlas-1)...

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NASA image: Curbeam and Jones during EVA
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Feb 14, 2001

Curbeam and Jones during EVA

ISS01-E-5360 (14 February 2001) --- Astronauts Thomas D. Jones (partially obscured) and Robert L. Curbeam, STS-98...

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NASA image: Thomas during EVA in the payload bay
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Mar 13, 2001

Thomas during EVA in the payload bay

STS102-315-027 (8-21 March 2001)--- Astronaut Andrew S. W. Thomas, mission specialist, is photographed by astronaut...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis as seen from Mir space station during STS-76 mission
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Mar 24, 1996

Space Shuttle Atlantis as seen from Mir space station during STS-76 mission

S76-E-5156 (24 March 1996) --- The forward cargo bay and the entire top exterior of the crew cabin of the Space...

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NASA image: Activity during first EVA of STS-72 mission
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Jan 15, 1996

Activity during first EVA of STS-72 mission

STS072-305-034 (15 Jan. 1996) --- Astronaut Daniel T. Barry, mission specialist, works in the cargo bay of the Space...

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NASA image: WSF, unberthing of satellite by RMS arm
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Nov 22, 1996

WSF, unberthing of satellite by RMS arm

STS080-708-065 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- Backdropped against part of Baja California, the Wake Shield Facility (WSF)...

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NASA image: View of HST during its release from the Shuttle Atlantis
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May 19, 2009

View of HST during its release from the Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-011763 (19 May 2009) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis? remote manipulator system arm lifts the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: iss068e075422
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Mar 16, 2023

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iss068e075422 (March 16, 2023) --- The SpaceX Dragon resupply ship approaches the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Barry in the payload bay during the first EVA
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Aug 16, 2001

Barry in the payload bay during the first EVA

STS105-E-5236 (16 August 2001) --- Astronaut Daniel T. Barry appears to be hanging by his hands from the cargo bay's...

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NASA image: View of HST during its release from the Shuttle Atlantis
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May 19, 2009

View of HST during its release from the Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-011766 (19 May 2009) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis? remote manipulator system arm lifts the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: View of HST during its release from the Shuttle Atlantis
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May 19, 2009

View of HST during its release from the Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-011764 (19 May 2009) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis? remote manipulator system arm lifts the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-120 Mission
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Oct 25, 2007

Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-120 Mission

ISS016-E-006296 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the...

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NASA image: ROBO MPLM berth camera views
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Aug 31, 2009

ROBO MPLM berth camera views

ISS020-E-037059 (31 Aug. 2009) --- Viewed from a computer monitor, the International Space Station’s robotic...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS
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Sep 11, 2006

Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS

ISS013-E-80624 (11 Sept. 2006) --- This overhead image of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, recorded by an Expedition 13...

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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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