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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: View of HST during its release from the Shuttle Atlantis
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May 19, 2009

View of HST during its release from the Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-011780 (19 May 2009) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis? remote manipulator system arm lifts the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Sep 13, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-016225 (13 Sept. 2008) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth's horizon, the Japanese Kibo...

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NASA image: ODS in payload bay
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Jun 1, 2008

ODS in payload bay

S124-E-005462 (1 June 2008) --- Space Shuttle Discovery's Remote Manipulator System (RMS), docking mechanism,...

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NASA image: View of Dextre and CTC2
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Apr 17, 2011

View of Dextre and CTC2

ISS027-E-016182 (18 April 2011) --- Backdropped by Earth's horizon and the blackness of space, the Canadian-built...

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NASA image: S1 and S3 Trusses taken during Joint Operations
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Jun 18, 2007

S1 and S3 Trusses taken during Joint Operations

S117-E-07892 (18 June 2007) --- The International Space Station's Canadarm2, or Space Station Remote Manipulator...

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NASA image: EVA 1 - Grunsfeld and Smith during RSU changeout
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Dec 22, 1999

EVA 1 - Grunsfeld and Smith during RSU changeout

S103-E-5204 --- Astronauts Steven L. Smith (right), payload commander, and John M. Grunsfeld use the Canadian-built...

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NASA image: Dextre and SAWs during Expedition 16 / STS-123 Joint Operations
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Mar 18, 2008

Dextre and SAWs during Expedition 16 / STS-123 Joint Operations

S123-E-007101 (18 March 2008) --- In the grasp of the station's robotic Canadarm2, Dextre, also known as the Special...

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NASA image: Acaba on Flight Deck (FD)
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Mar 16, 2009

Acaba on Flight Deck (FD)

S119-E-005027 (15 March 2009) --- Astronaut Joseph Acaba, STS-119 mission specialist, works the controls of Space...

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NASA image: Williams working in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 13
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Aug 17, 2006

Williams working in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-67356 (17 Aug. 2006) --- Astronaut Jeffrey N. Williams, Expedition 13 NASA space station science officer...

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NASA image: Culbertson works at the SSRMS controls in Destiny during Expedition Three's second EVA
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Oct 15, 2001

Culbertson works at the SSRMS controls in Destiny during Expedition Three's second EVA

ISS003-E-6606 (15 October 2001) --- Astronaut Frank L. Culbertson, Jr., Expedition Three mission commander, works...

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NASA image: View of the Challenger's payload bay and the Plasma Diagnostic package
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Aug 1, 1985

View of the Challenger's payload bay and the Plasma Diagnostic package

51F-33-024 (29 July-6 Aug 1985) --- The Challenger's remote manipulator system (RMS) arm grasps the plasma...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS2 McArthur works the SRMS during Flight Day 8
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 MS2 McArthur works the SRMS during Flight Day 8

S125-E-009947 (18 May 2009) --- Astronaut Megan McArthur, STS-125 mission specialist, works the controls of the...

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NASA image: Hoshide and Nyberg during JPM RMS deployment
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Jun 7, 2008

Hoshide and Nyberg during JPM RMS deployment

S124-E-007617 (7 June 2008) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Akihiko Hoshide and NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: Wilson and Tani in the U.S. Lab
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Oct 26, 2007

Wilson and Tani in the U.S. Lab

ISS016-E-006754 (26 Oct. 2007) --- Astronauts Stephanie Wilson, STS-120 mission specialist; and Daniel Tani,...

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NASA image: View of the RMS grappling the Spacelab Pallet during STS-100
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Apr 22, 2001

View of the RMS grappling the Spacelab Pallet during STS-100

S100-E-5220 (22 April 2001) --- The pallet that contains Canadarm2 and the UHF antenna that are to be installed...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1229
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Aug 31, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the lid removed, the wrapped Mobile Base System (MBS) is revealed inside its...

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NASA image: iss055e006395
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Mar 29, 2018

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iss055e006395 (March 29, 2018) --- The Kibo laboratory module from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (comprised...

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NASA image: Posed views of Jones and Jernigan in the flight deck
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Dec 26, 1996

Posed views of Jones and Jernigan in the flight deck

STS080-337-026 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- Astronaut Thomas D. Jones, STS-80 mission specialist, uses the controls of...

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NASA image: A Soyuz vehicle, the orbiter,MPLM and ISS as viewed form the DC during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 13, 2006

A Soyuz vehicle, the orbiter,MPLM and ISS as viewed form the DC during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-06540 (13 July 2006) --- This scene, photographed from the International Space Station while docked with...

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NASA image: jsc2025e075866
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Sep 18, 2025

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jsc2025e075866 (September 25, 2025) -- A photograph of the circular test for part of the Test facility for...

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NASA image: Wakata in JPM
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Jun 28, 2009

Wakata in JPM

ISS020-E-015807 (28 June 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 20...

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NASA image: SRMS moves JEF during EVA-1 on STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations
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Jul 18, 2009

SRMS moves JEF during EVA-1 on STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations

S127-E-006853 (18 July 2009) --- The Japanese Experiment Module - Exposed Facility (JEF) is pictured in the grasp of...

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NASA image: Unberthed HTV-5 grappled by SSRMS
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Sep 28, 2015

Unberthed HTV-5 grappled by SSRMS

The unberthed Kounotori H-II Transfer Vehicle 5 (HTV-5) is grappled by the Canadarm2 Space Station Remote...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS2 McArthur works the SRMS during Flight Day 8
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 MS2 McArthur works the SRMS during Flight Day 8

S125-E-009948 (18 May 2009) --- Astronaut Megan McArthur, STS-125 mission specialist, works the controls of 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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