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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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Oct 23, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Solar arrays part of the payload for the Hubble Servicing Mission, STS-109, await...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3607
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Jun 5, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1322
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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 put...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1321
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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: STDCE, Payload Specialist Fred Leslie works at the STDCE rack in USML-2 Spacelab
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Nov 5, 1995

STDCE, Payload Specialist Fred Leslie works at the STDCE rack in USML-2 Spacelab

STS073-103-015 (20 October-5 November 1995) --- Payload specialist Fred W. Leslie works with the Surface Tension...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1166
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Jun 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 39B, technicians prepare for the closing of Space Shuttle Discovery's...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3562
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Jun 6, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour's...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1170
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Sep 23, 1999

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A short during liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia in July was traced to a wire in the payload bay with damaged...

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Dec 7, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Todd Biddle, with United Space Alliance, inspects wiring in the aft compartment of...

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NASA image: Nowak and Wilson work at a RWS during Expedition 13 / STS-121 joint operations
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Jul 13, 2006

Nowak and Wilson work at a RWS during Expedition 13 / STS-121 joint operations

ISS013-E-51259 (14 July 2006) --- Astronauts Stephanie D. Wilson (foreground) and Lisa M. Nowak, STS-121 mission...

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NASA image: Astronaut Horowitz at shuttle controls for reentry
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Mar 16, 1996

Astronaut Horowitz at shuttle controls for reentry

STS075-322-012 (9 March 1996) --- Seated at the pilot's station, astronaut Scott J. Horowitz uses a mirror to...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0171
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Jan 13, 2001

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A GetAway Special canister (GAS can) filled with student experiments is installed in Discovery’s payload bay for...

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NASA image: Magnus and Whitson working in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition Five on the ISS
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Oct 10, 2002

Magnus and Whitson working in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition Five on the ISS

ISS005-E-17040 (10 October 2002) --- Astronauts Peggy A. Whitson (background), Expedition Five flight engineer, and...

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Aug 22, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Discovery rolls into Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) bay 3 where ongoing...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-131 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Apr 7, 2010

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-131 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS023-E-019907 (7 April 2010) --- This partial view of the crew cabin and forward payload bay of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Exterior view of the ISS taken during EVA 3 for Expedition 15 / STS-118 Joint Operations
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Aug 15, 2007

Exterior view of the ISS taken during EVA 3 for Expedition 15 / STS-118 Joint Operations

ISS015-E-22552 (15 Aug. 2007) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour, docked to the...

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NASA image: EVA 1 during Expedition 22
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Feb 12, 2010

EVA 1 during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-062859 (11 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the station?s Canadarm2, the Tranquility module is transferred...

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NASA image: STS-37 EVA astronauts in PLB wave to fellow crewmembers in crew compartment
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Dec 22, 2017

STS-37 EVA astronauts in PLB wave to fellow crewmembers in crew compartment

During their STS-37 extravehicular activity (EVA), Mission Specialist (MS) Jerry L. Ross (left) and MS Jerome Apt,...

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NASA image: P5 Truss installation
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Dec 12, 2006

P5 Truss installation

S116-E-05750 (11 Dec. 2006) --- The International Space Station's new P5 truss section is moved out of Space Shuttle...

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Feb 23, 2009

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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: View of STS-100 MS Hadfield during EVA 1
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Apr 22, 2001

View of STS-100 MS Hadfield during EVA 1

ISS002-E-7030 (22 April 2001) --- Astronaut Chris A. Hadfield, STS-100 mission specialist, during the first...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-117 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jun 10, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-117 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS015-E-11351 (10 June 2007) --- This is one of a series of images photographed with a digital still camera using...

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NASA image: View of STS-100 MS Hadfield during EVA 1
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Apr 22, 2001

View of STS-100 MS Hadfield during EVA 1

ISS002-E-7031 (22 April 2001) --- Astronaut Chris A. Hadfield, STS-100 mission specialist, gives the Expedition Two...

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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-13249 (7 June 2002) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the International Space Station (ISS) in...

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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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