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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: STS_135_SAIL
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Jul 12, 2011

STS_135_SAIL

JSC2011-E-067679 (12 July 2011) --- This is an overall view of the wiring for the simulated shuttle payload bay in...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission
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Jun 10, 2007

Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission

ISS015-E-11707 (10 June 2007) --- A nadir view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis was photographed by a member of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1318
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Jan 23, 2009

KSC-2009-1318

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

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1395
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Dec 7, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Danny Wyatt, with NASA Quality, inspects wiring, using a flashlight and magnifying...

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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-006451 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station and Space...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Nov 28, 1983

Spacelab

A Space Shuttle mission STS-9 onboard view show's Spacelab-1 (SL-1) module in orbiter Columbia's payload bay....

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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-11328 (10 June 2007) --- This is one of a series of images photographed with a digital still camera using...

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NASA image: STS_135_NBL
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Mar 10, 2011

STS_135_NBL

JSC2011-E-040218 (10 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Rex Walheim, STS-135 mission specialist, is aided by divers as...

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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-059287 (9 Feb. 2010) --- This partial view of the space shuttle Endeavour?s payload bay featuring the...

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NASA image: MFD - Davis conducts experiment OPS, views of the MFD payload
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Aug 26, 1997

MFD - Davis conducts experiment OPS, views of the MFD payload

STS085-316-026 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- Wearing a head band representing the Manipulator Flight Demonstration (MFD)...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1165
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Jun 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 39B, a technician stands by for the closing of Space Shuttle Discovery's...

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NASA image: Barry translates along orbiter sill during EVA
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Aug 16, 2001

Barry translates along orbiter sill during EVA

STS105-725-006 (16 August 2001) --- Astronaut Daniel T. Barry, STS-105 mission specialist, traverses along the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc463
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Apr 10, 1998

KSC-98pc463

STS-91 Commander Charles Precourt inspects the windows of the cockpit from inside of the orbiter Discovery during...

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NASA image: AFT Flight Deck and PLB
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Apr 6, 2010

AFT Flight Deck and PLB

S131-E-007092 (5 April 2010) --- The Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) visible in space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1150
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May 12, 2007

KSC-07pd1150

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

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5255
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Sep 25, 2009

KSC-2009-5255

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

KSC
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-006099 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Space Shuttle Discovery's starboard wing section is featured in this close-up...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0697
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Mar 27, 2001

KSC-01PP-0697

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, an overhead crane positions the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-1635
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Oct 23, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility check out equipment that is part of the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1814
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Jul 8, 2007

KSC-07pd1814

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With umbilical lines still attached, the payload canister arrives at the payload...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1202
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Aug 7, 1997

KSC-97PC1202

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Blasting through the hazy late morning sky, the Space Shuttle Discovery soars from...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1736
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Nov 14, 2000

KSC00pp1736

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload transport canister, with the P6 integrated truss segment inside, is close...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1735
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Nov 14, 2000

KSC-00pp1735

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39B, the payload transport canister, with the P6 integrated truss...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1732
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Nov 14, 2000

KSC-00pp1732

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39B, the payload transport canister, with the P6 integrated truss...

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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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