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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: Artemis I - OSA Secondary Payload: ARGO, BioS
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Jul 14, 2021

Artemis I - OSA Secondary Payload: ARGO, BioS

Teams worked on the final processing of their payloads that will fly aboard Artemis I. Housed within the Orion stage...

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NASA image: Artemis I - OSA Secondary Payload: ARGO, BioS
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Jul 14, 2021

Artemis I - OSA Secondary Payload: ARGO, BioS

Teams worked on the final processing of their payloads that will fly aboard Artemis I. Housed within the Orion stage...

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NASA image: Artemis I - OSA Secondary Payload: ARGO, BioS
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Jul 14, 2021

Artemis I - OSA Secondary Payload: ARGO, BioS

Teams worked on the final processing of their payloads that will fly aboard Artemis I. Housed within the Orion stage...

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NASA image: Artemis I - OSA Secondary Payload: ARGO, BioS
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Jul 14, 2021

Artemis I - OSA Secondary Payload: ARGO, BioS

Teams worked on the final processing of their payloads that will fly aboard Artemis I. Housed within the Orion stage...

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NASA image: Artemis I - OSA Secondary Payload: ARGO, BioS
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Jul 14, 2021

Artemis I - OSA Secondary Payload: ARGO, BioS

Teams worked on the final processing of their payloads that will fly aboard Artemis I. Housed within the Orion stage...

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NASA image: Artemis I - Orion Move to Launch Abort System Facility (LASF)
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Jul 10, 2021

Artemis I - Orion Move to Launch Abort System Facility (LASF)

Mike Collins, NASA Operations manager for Spacecraft Offline Operations, left, and Skip Williams, operations manager...

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NASA image: Artemis I - Orion Move to Launch Abort System Facility (LASF)
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Jul 10, 2021

Artemis I - Orion Move to Launch Abort System Facility (LASF)

Nick Kindred, Jacobs flow manager, stands in front of the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission, as the capsule...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Payload Operations Center (POC) is the science command post for the International Space Station (ISS). Located...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Payload Operations Center (POC) is the science command post for the International Space Station (ISS). Located...

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NASA image: USMP-4, United States Microgravity Payload-4 in the payload bay
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Nov 22, 1997

USMP-4, United States Microgravity Payload-4 in the payload bay

STS087-706-022 (19 November - 5 December 1997) --- This picture of the Space Shuttle Columbia's cargo bay, taken...

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NASA image: NISAR Science Payload Arrives in India
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Mar 8, 2023

NISAR Science Payload Arrives in India

The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) science instrument payload, housed in a specially designed shipping...

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NASA image: Payload specialist Sultan Abdelazize Al-Saud conducts Postural experiment
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Jun 17, 1985

Payload specialist Sultan Abdelazize Al-Saud conducts Postural experiment

51G-105-030 (17-24 June 1985) --- Payload specialist Sultan Salman Abdelazize Al-Saud participates in the French...

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NASA image: Astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz checking payload bay through aft deck window
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Jan 12, 1986

Astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz checking payload bay through aft deck window

61C-02-032 (12-18 Jan. 1986) --- Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, STS-61C mission specialist, while checking cargo...

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NASA image: STS-52 deployment of LAGEOS / IRIS spacecraft from OV-102's payload bay (PLB)
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Oct 23, 1992

STS-52 deployment of LAGEOS / IRIS spacecraft from OV-102's payload bay (PLB)

STS052-80-030 (23 Oct 1992) --- One of a series of three views of the deployment of the Laser Geodynamic Satellite...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2583
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Jun 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Bill Moore, chief operating officer...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2588
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Jun 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis’ payload bay...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2765
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Sep 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Technicians carry a “shoe” that was removed from the Hubble payload canister at Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2585
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Jun 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Tim Macy, the director of project...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2584
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Jun 7, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Bill Moore, chief operating officer...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2760
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Sep 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Technicians removed a “shoe” on the Hubble payload canister at Launch pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2761
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Sep 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Technicians removed a “shoe” on the Hubble payload canister at Launch pad 39A at NASA’s...

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Sep 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A close up view of one of the “shoes” removed from the Hubble payload canister at Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2766
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Sep 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Technicians removed two “shoes” from the Hubble payload canister at Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2768
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Sep 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A close up view of one of the “shoes” removed from the Hubble payload canister at Launch Pad...

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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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