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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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Mar 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, workers attach an overhead crane to the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1050
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May 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the crew airlock...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0693
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Mar 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, workers attach an overhead crane to the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0694
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Mar 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 check the attachments on the overhead...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0694
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Mar 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 check the attachments on the overhead...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2453
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Nov 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Under a darkening, cloud-covered sky, the payload canister transporter carries its...

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Nov 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Installed on a transporter, the payload canister moves out of the Vertical Processing...

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Nov 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister transporter carries its cargo very slowly along the road to...

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Nov 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Lamps spotlight the payload canister transporter as it slowly carries its cargo past...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0969
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Jul 21, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A payload transporter, carrying a payload canister with the Shuttle Radar Topography...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2705
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Sep 18, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister moves back into the environmentally controlled high bay of the Payload...

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Sep 18, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister moves back into the environmentally controlled high bay of the Payload...

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Sep 18, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister moves back into the environmentally controlled high bay of the Payload...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0290
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Mar 1, 2000

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In OPF bay 2, an overhead crane lifts the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) payload out of Endeavour's payload...

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Mar 1, 2000

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In OPF bay 2, the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) payload is lifted out of Endeavour's payload bay for...

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NASA image: 2010-4431
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Aug 19, 2010

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STS-133 DISCOVERY PAYLOAD BAY DOOR CLOSURE - ANTENNA STOWAGE

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Aug 19, 2010

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STS-133 DISCOVERY PAYLOAD BAY DOOR CLOSURE - ANTENNA STOWAGE

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Aug 19, 2010

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STS-133 DISCOVERY PAYLOAD BAY DOOR CLOSURE - ANTENNA STOWAGE

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NASA image: T&R ENDEAVOUR FINAL PLB DOOR CLOSURE
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Jun 19, 2012

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T&R ENDEAVOUR - FINAL PAYLOAD BAY (PLB) DOOR CLOSURE

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NASA image: T&R ENDEAVOUR FINAL PLB DOOR CLOSURE
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Jun 19, 2012

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T&R ENDEAVOUR - FINAL PAYLOAD BAY (PLB) DOOR CLOSURE

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NASA image: 2010-4430
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Aug 19, 2010

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STS-133 DISCOVERY PAYLOAD BAY DOOR CLOSURE - ANTENNA STOWAGE

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Aug 19, 2010

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STS-133 DISCOVERY PAYLOAD BAY DOOR CLOSURE - ANTENNA STOWAGE

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Aug 19, 2010

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STS-133 DISCOVERY PAYLOAD BAY DOOR CLOSURE - ANTENNA STOWAGE

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NASA image: T&R ENDEAVOUR FINAL PLB DOOR CLOSURE
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Jun 19, 2012

T&R ENDEAVOUR FINAL PLB DOOR CLOSURE

T&R ENDEAVOUR - FINAL PAYLOAD BAY (PLB) DOOR CLOSURE

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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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