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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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NASA image: Williams in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 13
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Aug 16, 2006

Williams in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-66738 (16 Aug. 2006) --- Astronaut Jeffrey N. Williams, Expedition 13 NASA space station science officer...

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NASA image: Various views of the capture of the Spartan satellite
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Nov 3, 1998

Various views of the capture of the Spartan satellite

STS095-E-5139 (3 Nov. 1998) --- In the grasp of Discovery's remote manipulator system (RMS) arm, the Spartan 201-05...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00040
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May 31, 2008

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Discovery heads to orbit as the external tank falls back to Earth. The STS-124 mission is the 26th in the assembly...

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NASA image: iss030e272092
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Apr 17, 2012

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ISS030-E-272092 (17 April 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Activity on the flight deck during EVA on Flight Day 7
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Feb 17, 1997

Activity on the flight deck during EVA on Flight Day 7

S82-E-5616 (17 Feb. 1997) --- Astronaut Steven A. Hawley, STS-82 mission specialist, controls the Remote Manipulator...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00044
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Jun 14, 2008

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Touchdown_ The successful STS-124 mission concludes as Discovery safely touches down at Kennedy Space Center. The...

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NASA image: s103e5460
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Dec 10, 2013

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S103-E-5460 (25 December 1999) --- Moments after the freeing of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) by Discovery's...

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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-5221 (22 April 2001) --- The pallet that contains Canadarm2 and the UHF antenna that are to be installed...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 28, 2013

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during night pass by an Expedition 36 crew member on board the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Extended RMS
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Aug 2, 2005

Extended RMS

ISS011-E-11416 (2 August 2005) --- A line of thunderstorms form the backdrop for this view of the extended Space...

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NASA image: EVA 2 activity on Flight Day 5 to service the Hubble Space Telescope
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Feb 15, 1997

EVA 2 activity on Flight Day 5 to service the Hubble Space Telescope

S82-E-5404 (15 Feb. 1997) --- Astronaut Gregory J. Harbaugh on the Remote Manipulator System (RMS) with the Fine...

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NASA image: Higginbotham at SSRMS controls in Destiny laboratory
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Dec 12, 2006

Higginbotham at SSRMS controls in Destiny laboratory

ISS014-E-09631 (12 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Joan E. Higginbotham, STS-116 mission specialist, works the controls of...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00043
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Jun 14, 2008

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'Go' for Deorbit Burn. Mission Control has given Discovery the OK to head for home. The STS-124 mission crew members...

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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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