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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: Payload Bay of Atlantis during the STS-122 Mission
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Feb 8, 2008

Payload Bay of Atlantis during the STS-122 Mission

S122-E-006381 (8 Feb. 2008) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth's horizon, Atlantis' orbiter docking...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope (HST) during rendezvous with STS-125 Shuttle Atlantis
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May 13, 2009

Hubble Space Telescope (HST) during rendezvous with STS-125 Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-006956 (13 May 2009) --- An STS-125 crewmember onboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis snapped a still photo of...

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NASA image: View of the SSRMS against an Earth limb during STS-100
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Apr 23, 2001

View of the SSRMS against an Earth limb during STS-100

STS100-343-001 (19 April-1 May 2001) --- Extended by a crewmember on the International Space Station (ISS), the...

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NASA image: Chamitoff works on the JEMRMS in the JEM during Expedition 17
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Aug 15, 2008

Chamitoff works on the JEMRMS in the JEM during Expedition 17

ISS017-E-013311 (15 Aug. 2008) --- NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff, Expedition 17 flight engineer, uses a computer...

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NASA image: MS Sellers connects cables during EVA 2
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Oct 12, 2002

MS Sellers connects cables during EVA 2

STS112-E-05295 (12 October 2002) --- Astronaut Piers J. Sellers uses both a handrail on the Destiny Laboratory and a...

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NASA image: STS-124 EVA 2 Forward ISS
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Jun 5, 2008

STS-124 EVA 2 Forward ISS

ISS017-E-009056 (5 June 2008) --- Located on the exterior of the Destiny laboratory of the International Space...

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NASA image: SPDM and RMS during Joint Operations
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May 20, 2010

SPDM and RMS during Joint Operations

S132-E-008655 (20 May 2010) --- This view of a section of the International Space Station was photographed by an...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle and Soyuz docked to the ISS during Expedition 13
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Jul 11, 2006

Space Shuttle and Soyuz docked to the ISS during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-49826 (11 July 2006) --- This scene, photographed from the International Space Station while docked with...

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NASA image: iss064e053054
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Apr 5, 2021

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iss064e053054 (April 5, 2021) --- The sun's glint beams off the Atlantic Ocean as the International Space Station...

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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-016224 (13 Sept. 2008) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth's horizon, the Japanese Kibo...

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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-5206 --- Astronauts Steven L. Smith (right), payload commander, and John M. Grunsfeld use the Canadian-built...

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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-011774 (19 May 2009) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis? remote manipulator system arm lifts the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: iss066e079027
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Nov 22, 2021

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iss066e079027 (Nov. 22, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Kayla Barron is seated in a...

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NASA image: Williams at SSRMS controls in Destiny Laboratory
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Dec 12, 2006

Williams at SSRMS controls in Destiny Laboratory

ISS014-E-09478 (11 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Sunita L. Williams, STS-116 mission specialist, works the controls of...

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NASA image: View of the extended SSRMS or Canadarm2 with cloudy view in the background
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Jan 9, 2003

View of the extended SSRMS or Canadarm2 with cloudy view in the background

ISS006-E-16953 (9 January 2003) --- The Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) or Canadarm2 is backdropped...

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NASA image: MS Sellers on SSRMS during EVA 2
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Oct 12, 2002

MS Sellers on SSRMS during EVA 2

STS112-E-5271 (12 October 2002) --- Astronaut Piers J. Sellers, mission specialist, his feet anchored to a foot...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the STS-125 Crew
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May 19, 2009

Earth Observation taken by the STS-125 Crew

S125-E-012187 (19 May 2009) --- The thin line of Earth?s atmosphere and a portion of Space Shuttle Atlantis? remote...

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NASA image: STS-37 crew EVA in the payload bay
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Dec 27, 2017

STS-37 crew EVA in the payload bay

Photographic documentation showing activities in the payload bay of the orbiter Atlantis during STS-37. View...

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NASA image: Archambault uses communication equipment in the U.S. Laboratory during Joint Operations
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Jun 12, 2007

Archambault uses communication equipment in the U.S. Laboratory during Joint Operations

S117-E-07097 (12 June 2007) --- Astronaut Lee Archambault, STS-117 pilot, uses a communication system near the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 15, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

The patch features a helmet visor of an astronaut performing an extravehicular activity. In the visor are reflected...

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NASA image: SpinSat deployment from Cyclops Platform
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Nov 28, 2014

SpinSat deployment from Cyclops Platform

iss042e016906 (11/28/2014) --- The Space Station Integrated Kinetic Launcher for Orbital Payload Systems (SSIKLOPS),...

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NASA image: Japanese Robotic SFA during Expedition 22
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Mar 11, 2010

Japanese Robotic SFA during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-090362 (11 March 2010) --- The Japanese Robotic Manipulator System / Small Fine Arm (RMS/SFA), is featured...

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NASA image: MS Sellers connects cables during EVA 2
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Oct 12, 2002

MS Sellers connects cables during EVA 2

STS112-E-5290 (12 October 2002) --- With the aid of artificial lighting, astronaut Piers J. Sellers uses both a...

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NASA image: Expedition Seven Malenchenko performs scheduled proficiency operation with the SSRMS
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Sep 23, 2003

Expedition Seven Malenchenko performs scheduled proficiency operation with the SSRMS

ISS007-E-15333 (23 September 2003) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko, Expedition 7 mission commander, works at 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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