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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: Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman on RMS during third of five HST EVAs
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Dec 7, 1993

Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman on RMS during third of five HST EVAs

STS061-105-026 (7 Dec. 1993) --- Astronaut Jeffrey A. Hoffman signals directions to European Space Agency (ESA)...

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NASA image: Astronauts Akers and Thornton remove one of HST solar arrays during EVA
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Dec 6, 1993

Astronauts Akers and Thornton remove one of HST solar arrays during EVA

STS061-95-075 (6 Dec 1993) --- Astronauts Kathryn C. Thornton and Thomas D. Akers work to remove one of the solar...

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NASA image: STS-57 MS & PLC Low, in EMU and atop the RMS, is maneuvered in OV-105's PLB
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Jun 25, 1993

STS-57 MS & PLC Low, in EMU and atop the RMS, is maneuvered in OV-105's PLB

The darkness of space forms the backdrop for this extravehicular activity (EVA) scene captured by one of the STS-57...

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NASA image: 41-C mission specialist repairs captured Solar Maximum Mission Satellite
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Apr 11, 1984

41-C mission specialist repairs captured Solar Maximum Mission Satellite

41C-52-2646 (11 April 1984) --- Astronaut James D. van Hoften and a repaired satellite are in a wide panorama...

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NASA image: View of the Challenger from the fixed camera in McCandless's helmet
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Feb 11, 1984

View of the Challenger from the fixed camera in McCandless's helmet

S84-27020 (7 Feb 1984) --- A fixed camera on astronaut Bruce McCandless II's helmet recorded this rare scene of the...

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NASA image: STS-54 EV2 Runco attaches PFR to OV-105's PLB longeron during DTO 1210 EVA
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Jan 17, 1993

STS-54 EV2 Runco attaches PFR to OV-105's PLB longeron during DTO 1210 EVA

STS054-S-034 (17 Jan 1993) --- Closeup view of Runco as he works to install a mobile foot restraint during...

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NASA image: Astronauts Hoffman and Musgrave replace Solar Array Drive Electronics
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Dec 9, 1993

Astronauts Hoffman and Musgrave replace Solar Array Drive Electronics

STS061-102-010 (9 Dec 1993) --- Astronauts Jeffrey A. Hoffman (left) and F. Story Musgrave team to replace one of...

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NASA image: Astronaut Story Musgrave during first of five Hubble Space Telescope EVAs
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Dec 5, 1993

Astronaut Story Musgrave during first of five Hubble Space Telescope EVAs

STS061-104-007 (5 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut F. Story Musgrave, holding to one of many strategically placed handrails...

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NASA image: Astronauts Musgrave and Hoffman during first STS-61 EVA
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Dec 5, 1993

Astronauts Musgrave and Hoffman during first STS-61 EVA

STS061-87-046 (5 Dec 1993) --- Astronauts Jeffrey A. Hoffman (right) and F. Story Musgrave work near the base of the...

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NASA image: OMS engine firing
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Jun 25, 1983

OMS engine firing

S83-35782 (18 June 1983) --- An Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) engine firing caused this bright glow at the aft...

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NASA image: Astronauts Newman and Walz evaluate tools for use on HST servicing mission
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Sep 16, 1993

Astronauts Newman and Walz evaluate tools for use on HST servicing mission

With the Caribbean Sea and part of the Bahama Islands chain as a backdrop, two STS-51 crewmembers evaluate...

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NASA image: MMS Spacecraft Uncrated & Moved
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Oct 29, 2014

MMS Spacecraft Uncrated & Moved

Two of the observatories for NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale Observatory, or MMS, the lower stack, mini-stack...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0173
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Jan 15, 2001

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Members of the STS-102 crew check out Discovery’s payload bay in the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1. Dressed in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6097
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Nov 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3014
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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers begin to close the doors...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4350
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Oct 29, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers surround two of the observatories, the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, for NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2384
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Mar 19, 2010

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

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6099
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Nov 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1915
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Aug 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B, the cargo in Space Shuttle Atlantis' payload bay is seen before the...

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NASA image:  Views of the approach of the STS-79 orbiter Atlantis for docking with Mir
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Sep 20, 1996

Views of the approach of the STS-79 orbiter Atlantis for docking with Mir

NM22-427-023 (20 Sept. 1996) --- This photograph of the space shuttle Atlantis was taken from approximately 170 feet...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2583
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Mar 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-134 Commander Mark Kelly, lying down, and Professor Sam Ting, Alpha Magnetic...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0178
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Jan 15, 2001

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In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul W. Richards (left) looks on while Pilot...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0993
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Jul 22, 2000

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In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, members of the STS-106 crew familiarize themselves with equipment in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4821
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Sep 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space Alliance technicians monitor...

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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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