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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 22, 1998

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, a worker checks placement of the nameplate to be attached to the Unity...

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Jun 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 39B, the payload bay doors on Space Shuttle Discovery are being closed...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5858
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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, shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0977
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Jun 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Columbia's payload bay doors are ready to be closed for mission STS-107. Installed...

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NASA image: STS-55 German Payload Specialist Walter freefloats inside the SL-D2 module
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May 6, 1993

STS-55 German Payload Specialist Walter freefloats inside the SL-D2 module

STS055-219-024 (26 April-6 May 1993) --- Ulrich Walter, STS-55 payload specialist representing the German Aerospace...

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NASA image: Exterior view of Atlantis and ISS as seen through an aft Flight Deck Window during Rendezvous Operations
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Nov 18, 2009

Exterior view of Atlantis and ISS as seen through an aft Flight Deck Window during Rendezvous Operations

S129-E-006438 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station and Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2962
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Apr 21, 2011

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

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NASA image: Gernhardt and Reilly during EVA 1
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Jul 15, 2001

Gernhardt and Reilly during EVA 1

S104-E-5064 (15 July 2001) --- Michael L. Gernhardt (front), mission specialist and EV1, and James F. Reilly,...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1633
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Oct 23, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Workers begin preparations for testing part of the payload (behind them) for the Hubble...

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NASA image: View of the Chandra Observatory before its deployment from Columbia PLB
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Jul 23, 1999

View of the Chandra Observatory before its deployment from Columbia PLB

STS093-705-020 (23 July 1999)--- This 70mm frame shows the Chandra X-Ray observatory just before it was tilted...

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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

S82-E-5586 (16 Feb. 1997) --- Standing at the flight support system in the Space Shuttle Discovery's aft cargo bay,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1821
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Feb 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The suspension of external fuel tank ET-131 over the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1165
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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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NASA image: KSC-08pd2059
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Jul 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, United Space Alliance...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by STS-127 Crew
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Jul 30, 2009

Earth Observations taken by STS-127 Crew

S127-E-012774 (30 July 2009) --- Backdropped by Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space, a Dual RF Astrodynamic...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0535
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Feb 25, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A, workers check the fittings around space...

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NASA image: Node 3 during Expedition 22
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Feb 12, 2010

Node 3 during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-062766 (11 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the station?s Canadarm2, the Tranquility module is transferred...

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NASA image: Pre-STS-3 press conference held at the JSC public affairs facility
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Jan 25, 1982

Pre-STS-3 press conference held at the JSC public affairs facility

S82-25905 (21 Jan. 1982) --- Astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton uses an electronic pointer to localize an area on a...

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NASA image: View of STS-100 orbiter Endeavour approaching for docking
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Apr 21, 2001

View of STS-100 orbiter Endeavour approaching for docking

ISS002-E-5887 (21 April 2001) --- A view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour preparing to dock with the International...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0852
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Apr 10, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech, the shipping container holding the Dawn spacecraft is removed from the...

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NASA image: STS-44 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, is moved from KSC's OPF
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Oct 18, 1991

STS-44 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, is moved from KSC's OPF

S91-50776 (18 Oct 1991) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis is moved from the Orbital Processing Facility (OPF) Bay 2 to...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 18, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS027-E-032252 (18 May 2011) --- This view of the nose, crew cabin and forward payload bay of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1816
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Feb 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, external fuel tank ET-131 moves into the transfer...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1625
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Oct 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker on Launch Pad 39A watches over the closing of Space Shuttle Endeavour's...

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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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