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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-35 Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) in OV-102's payload bay at KSC
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Mar 20, 1990

STS-35 Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) in OV-102's payload bay at KSC

STS-35 Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) is installed in Columbia's, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102's, payload bay (PLB) at...

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NASA image: View of AMS-2 stowed in the Endeavour Payload Bay
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May 19, 2011

View of AMS-2 stowed in the Endeavour Payload Bay

S134-E-007381 (19 May 2011) --- The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 (AMS) in the space shuttle Endeavour?s payload bay...

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NASA image: Empty STS-114 orbiter Discovery Payload bay
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Jul 29, 2005

Empty STS-114 orbiter Discovery Payload bay

ISS011-E-11344 (30 July 2005) --- This image of the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle Discovery was taken with a...

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NASA image: Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019
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Mar 21, 2019

Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019

The Orion crew module pressure vessel for Exploration Mission-2 (EM-2) is secured in a work stand called the bird...

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NASA image: Payload Bay on STS-116 Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 10, 2006

Payload Bay on STS-116 Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05208 (10 Dec. 2006) --- As seen through windows on the aft flight deck of Space Shuttle Discovery, the...

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NASA image: Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019
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Mar 21, 2019

Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019

The forward bay cover for Orion for Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1) is in view inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: MRM1 in Atlantis Payload Bay
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May 18, 2010

MRM1 in Atlantis Payload Bay

ISS023-E-047431 (18 May 2010) --- Intersecting the thin line of Earth's atmosphere, the docked space shuttle...

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NASA image: MRM1 in Atlantis Payload Bay
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May 18, 2010

MRM1 in Atlantis Payload Bay

ISS023-E-046806 (18 May 2010) --- Backdropped by Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space, the docked space...

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NASA image: Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019
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Mar 21, 2019

Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019

The Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay is filled with various pieces of flight hardware for...

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NASA image: Florida, Empty Payload Bay and Earth Limb
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Aug 11, 1991

Florida, Empty Payload Bay and Earth Limb

STS043-83-082 (2-11 Aug 1991) --- Having bade farewell to its Tracking and Data Relay Satellite/IUS payload,...

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NASA image: San Francisco, San Pablo Bay Area
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Sep 30, 1994

San Francisco, San Pablo Bay Area

STS068-244-022 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- (San Francisco, San Pablo Bay Area) Photographed through the Space...

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NASA image: ISS Rollout Solar Array (IROSA) Lift and Mate
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Mar 23, 2023

ISS Rollout Solar Array (IROSA) Lift and Mate

IROSA Lift in SSPF High Bay

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NASA image: Expedition 27/28 Cake Cutting Ceremony in building 5 high bay
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Jan 19, 2011

Expedition 27/28 Cake Cutting Ceremony in building 5 high bay

PHOTO DATE: 01-19-11 LOCATION: Bldg 5, High Bay SUBJECT: Expedition 27/28 Cake Cutting Ceremony in building 5 high...

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NASA image: Expedition 27/28 Cake Cutting Ceremony in building 5 high bay
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Jan 19, 2011

Expedition 27/28 Cake Cutting Ceremony in building 5 high bay

PHOTO DATE: 01-19-11 LOCATION: Bldg 5, High Bay SUBJECT: Expedition 27/28 Cake Cutting Ceremony in building 5 high...

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NASA image: Expedition 27/28 Cake Cutting Ceremony in building 5 high bay
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Jan 19, 2011

Expedition 27/28 Cake Cutting Ceremony in building 5 high bay

PHOTO DATE: 01-19-11 LOCATION: Bldg 5, High Bay SUBJECT: Expedition 27/28 Cake Cutting Ceremony in building 5 high...

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NASA image: Expedition 27/28 Cake Cutting Ceremony in building 5 high bay
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Jan 19, 2011

Expedition 27/28 Cake Cutting Ceremony in building 5 high bay

PHOTO DATE: 01-19-11 LOCATION: Bldg 5, High Bay SUBJECT: Expedition 27/28 Cake Cutting Ceremony in building 5 high...

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NASA image: Expedition 27/28 Cake Cutting Ceremony in building 5 high bay
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Jan 19, 2011

Expedition 27/28 Cake Cutting Ceremony in building 5 high bay

PHOTO DATE: 01-19-11 LOCATION: Bldg 5, High Bay SUBJECT: Expedition 27/28 Cake Cutting Ceremony in building 5 high...

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NASA image: Expedition 27/28 Cake Cutting Ceremony in building 5 high bay
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Jan 19, 2011

Expedition 27/28 Cake Cutting Ceremony in building 5 high bay

PHOTO DATE: 01-19-11 LOCATION: Bldg 5, High Bay SUBJECT: Expedition 27/28 Cake Cutting Ceremony in building 5 high...

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NASA image: Expedition 27/28 Cake Cutting Ceremony in building 5 high bay
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Jan 19, 2011

Expedition 27/28 Cake Cutting Ceremony in building 5 high bay

PHOTO DATE: 01-19-11 LOCATION: Bldg 5, High Bay SUBJECT: Expedition 27/28 Cake Cutting Ceremony in building 5 high...

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NASA image: Expedition 27/28 Cake Cutting Ceremony in building 5 high bay
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Jan 19, 2011

Expedition 27/28 Cake Cutting Ceremony in building 5 high bay

PHOTO DATE: 01-19-11 LOCATION: Bldg 5, High Bay SUBJECT: Expedition 27/28 Cake Cutting Ceremony in building 5 high...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Nov 1, 1997

Microgravity

STS-87 Onboard Photo: The U. S. Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) is carried aboard multi-purpose experiment support...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2998
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May 7, 2009

KSC-2009-2998

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The external fuel tank, ET- 132, designated for use with space shuttle Discovery on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2997
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May 7, 2009

KSC-2009-2997

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The external fuel tank, ET- 132, designated for use with space shuttle Discovery on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3001
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May 7, 2009

KSC-2009-3001

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The external fuel tank, ET- 132, designated for use with space shuttle Discovery on the...

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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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