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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-52 CANEX-2 Canadian Target Assembly (CTA) held by RMS over OV-102's PLB
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Nov 1, 1992

STS-52 CANEX-2 Canadian Target Assembly (CTA) held by RMS over OV-102's PLB

STS052-71-057 (22 Oct-1 Nov 1992) --- This 70mm frame, photographed with a handheld Hasselblad camera aimed through...

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NASA image: STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crew insignia
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May 24, 1999

STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crew insignia

STS052-S-001 (July 1992) --- The insignia, designed by the STS-52 crew members, features a large gold star to...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Sep 12, 1992

Spacelab

The group of Japanese researchers of the Spacelab-J (SL-J) were thumbs-up in the Payload Operations Control Center...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0781
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Apr 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, astronauts of the second Return to Flight...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Dec 2, 1990

Spacelab

Onboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia (STS-35), the various components of the Astro-1 payload are seen...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0780
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Apr 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, astronauts of the second Return to Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0487
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Mar 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Inside the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, one...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0486
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Mar 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0488
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Mar 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, one of the...

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NASA image: STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia
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Oct 1, 1990

STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia

STS039-S-001 (October 1990) --- The arrowhead shape of the STS-39 crew patch represents a skyward aim to learn more...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Dec 2, 1990

Spacelab

Onboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia (STS-35), the various components of the Astro-1 payload are seen...

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NASA image: STS-45 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia
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Sep 10, 1999

STS-45 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia

STS045-S-001 (October 1991) --- Designed by the crew members, the patch depicts the space shuttle launching from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2633
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May 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's twin Radiation Belt Storm Probes, enclosed in protective shipping containers, depart...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2632
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May 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's twin Radiation Belt Storm Probes, enclosed in protective shipping containers, have...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2629
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May 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers prepare to load NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probe A, enclosed in a protective...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2621
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May 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers position NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probe B, enclosed in a protective shipping...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2630
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May 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers position NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probe A, enclosed in a protective shipping...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2628
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May 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A forklift operator NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probe A, enclosed in a protective shipping...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2622
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May 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers secure NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probe B, enclosed in a protective shipping...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2620
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May 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A forklift operator moves NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probe B, enclosed in a protective...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2631
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May 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers secure NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probe A, enclosed in a protective shipping...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2639
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May 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A forklift operator moves NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probe B, enclosed in a protective...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2640
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May 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A worker releases NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probe B, enclosed in a protective shipping...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2641
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May 1, 2012

KSC-2012-2641

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's twin Radiation Belt Storm Probes, enclosed in protective shipping containers, have...

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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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