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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: Satellite Views Powerful Winter Storm Battering Mid-Atlantic and New England
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Views Powerful Winter Storm Battering Mid-Atlantic and New England

The monster winter storm that brought icing to the U.S. southeast moved northward along the Eastern Seaboard and...

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NASA image: RemoveDEBRIS Satellite Launch
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Jun 20, 2018

RemoveDEBRIS Satellite Launch

iss056e025387 (6/20/2018) --- Deployment of the NanoRacks-Remove Debris Satellite from the International Space...

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NASA image: DIWATA-1 Satellite Deployment
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Apr 27, 2016

DIWATA-1 Satellite Deployment

ISS047e083577 (04/27/2016) --- The DIWATA-1 satellite is deployed from outside of the Japanese Kibo module. Intended...

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NASA image: DIWATA-1 Satellite Deployment
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Apr 27, 2016

DIWATA-1 Satellite Deployment

ISS047e083589(04/27/2016) --- The DIWATA-1 satellite is deployed from outside of the Japanese Kibo module. Intended...

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NASA image: RemoveDEBRIS Satellite Launch
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Jun 20, 2018

RemoveDEBRIS Satellite Launch

iss056e025331 (6/20/2018) --- Deployment of the NanoRacks-Remove Debris Satellite from the International Space...

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NASA image: RemoveDEBRIS Satellite Launch
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Jun 20, 2018

RemoveDEBRIS Satellite Launch

iss056e025425 (6/20/2018) --- Deployment of the NanoRacks-Remove Debris Satellite from the International Space...

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NASA image: RemoveDEBRIS Satellite Launch
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Jun 20, 2018

RemoveDEBRIS Satellite Launch

iss056e025305 (6/20/2018) --- Deployment of the NanoRacks-Remove Debris Satellite from the International Space...

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NASA image: CRISTA-SPAS,rendezvous with satellite
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Aug 16, 1997

CRISTA-SPAS,rendezvous with satellite

S85-E-5104 (15 August 1997) --- CRISTA-SPAS-2 appears "next" to a colorful pole, which is actually the atmosphere...

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NASA image: CRISTA-SPAS, rendezvous with satellite
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Aug 16, 1997

CRISTA-SPAS, rendezvous with satellite

S85-E-5096 (15 August 1997) --- The Cryogenic Infrared Spectrometers and Telescopes for the Atmosphere-Shuttle...

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NASA image: RemoveDEBRIS Satellite Launch
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Jun 20, 2018

RemoveDEBRIS Satellite Launch

iss056e025423 (6/20/2018) --- Deployment of the NanoRacks-Remove Debris Satellite from the International Space...

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NASA image: DIWATA-1 Satellite Deployment
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Apr 27, 2016

DIWATA-1 Satellite Deployment

ISS047e083623(04/27/2016) --- The DIWATA-1 satellite is deployed from outside of the Japanese Kibo module. Intended...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Aug 1, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-46) onboard photo of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS-1) deployment. A cooperative...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Aug 6, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

This Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis (STS-46) onboard photo is a close-up view of the Tethered Satellite System...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Aug 1, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Pictured here is a Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-46) onboard photo of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS-1)...

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NASA image: Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite
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Sep 1, 1985

Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite

51I-44-014 (31 Aug-1 Sept. 1985) --- This photograph is one of a series of six covering extravehicular activity...

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NASA image: Astronat Dale Gardner using MMU to travel to Westar VI satellite
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Nov 14, 1984

Astronat Dale Gardner using MMU to travel to Westar VI satellite

51A-104-008 (14 Nov 1984) --- Astronaut Dale A. Gardner appears to be under the remote manipulator system (RMS) end...

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NASA image: Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite
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Sep 1, 1985

Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite

51I-102-029 (31 August - 1 September 1985) --- This is one of a series of six photographs released by NASA covering...

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NASA image: Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite
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Sep 1, 1985

Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite

51I-102-033 (31 August - 1 September 1985) --- This is one of a series of six photographs released by NASA covering...

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NASA image: PUNCH Satellites Arrival at Astrotech, VSFB
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Jan 18, 2025

PUNCH Satellites Arrival at Astrotech, VSFB

NASA’s four PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) satellites arrive at Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: ISS032 crewmembers with Sfera satellite in JPM
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Aug 19, 2012

ISS032 crewmembers with Sfera satellite in JPM

ISS032-E-019579 (19 Aug. 2012) --- Four of the six Expedition 32 crew members pose for a photo with a small...

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NASA image: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation
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Apr 28, 2020

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation

iss063e003547 (4/28/2020) --- The Quetzal-1 CubeSat is seen as it deploys from the JEM Small Satellite Orbital...

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NASA image: PUNCH Satellites Arrival at Astrotech, VSFB
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Jan 18, 2025

PUNCH Satellites Arrival at Astrotech, VSFB

NASA’s four PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) satellites arrive at Astrotech Space Operations...

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NASA image: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation
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Apr 28, 2020

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation

iss063e003633 (4/28/2020) --- The Quetzal-1 CubeSat is seen as it deploys from the JEM Small Satellite Orbital...

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NASA image: Satellite deployment during STS-5
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Nov 17, 1982

Satellite deployment during STS-5

STS005-41-1311 (17 Nov. 1982) --- The Telesat Canada's ANIK C-3 satellite is deployed from its protective cradle 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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