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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.

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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: Endeavour on approach to ISS for mission STS-111 UF2 / Expedition Four
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Jun 7, 2002

Endeavour on approach to ISS for mission STS-111 UF2 / Expedition Four

ISS004-E-13298 (7 June 2002) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the International Space Station (ISS) in...

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NASA image: Williams working in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 13
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Aug 2, 2006

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

ISS013-E-64637 (2 Aug. 2006) --- Astronaut Jeffrey N. Williams, Expedition 13 NASA space station science officer and...

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NASA image: Sample Cartridge Assembly (SCA) Project Group Photograph
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Jan 30, 2020

Sample Cartridge Assembly (SCA) Project Group Photograph

NASA's first Sample Cartridge Assembly (SCA) project designed and validated a payload containing a materials...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1365
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Oct 22, 1998

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers look over the Unity connecting module, part of the International...

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NASA image: Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) Tour of MSFC Facilities
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Feb 22, 2018

Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) Tour of MSFC Facilities

Senator Doug Jones (D-AL.) and wife, Louise, tour Marshall Space Flight facilities. Steve Doering, manager, Stages...

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NASA image: MSPR TPF Experiment Equipment Deactivation
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Mar 15, 2018

MSPR TPF Experiment Equipment Deactivation

iss055e098144 (3/15/2018) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Norishige Kanai is shown in the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1363
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Oct 22, 1998

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, a worker checks placement of the nameplate for the Unity connecting...

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NASA image: Lopez-Alegria with Passive Observatories for Experimental Microbial Systems in Micro-G (POEMS) sample container
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Oct 3, 2006

Lopez-Alegria with Passive Observatories for Experimental Microbial Systems in Micro-G (POEMS) sample container

ISS014-E-05124 (3 Oct. 2006) --- Astronaut Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, Expedition 14 commander and NASA space station...

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NASA image: JEM ELM-ES
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Jun 18, 2003

JEM ELM-ES

JSC2003-E-42551 (For Release: 18 June 2003) --- This graphic shows the Experiment Logistics Modules-Exposed (ELM-ES)...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0530
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Mar 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF), the overhead...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0531
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Mar 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF), the overhead...

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NASA image: Columbus Module
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Sep 11, 2014

Columbus Module

iss041e000170 (9/11/2020) --- A view of the Columbus Module aboard the International Space Stations (ISS). The...

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NASA image: NREP transfer to the JEF
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Aug 5, 2016

NREP transfer to the JEF

iss048e049789 (8/5/2016) --- A view of the NanoRacks External Platform (NREP) grappled by the Japanese Experiment...

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NASA image: Bursch and Ochoa at the SSRMS controls in Destiny during S0 Truss installation on the ISS
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Apr 10, 2002

Bursch and Ochoa at the SSRMS controls in Destiny during S0 Truss installation on the ISS

STS110-E-5182 (11 April 2002) --- Astronauts Ellen Ochoa (left), STS-110 mission specialist, and Daniel W. Bursch,...

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NASA image: Bursch and Ochoa at the SSRMS controls in Destiny during S0 Truss installation on the ISS
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Apr 10, 2002

Bursch and Ochoa at the SSRMS controls in Destiny during S0 Truss installation on the ISS

STS110-E-5186 (11 April 2002) --- Astronauts Ellen Ochoa (foreground), STS-110 mission specialist, and Daniel W....

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NASA image: iss059e054466
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May 8, 2019

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iss059e054466 (5/8/2019) --- Photo documentation of the Powered Ascent Utility Locker (PAUL) onboard the...

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NASA image: Wilmore and Virts during Cyclops Installation on JEMAL Slide Table
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Nov 26, 2014

Wilmore and Virts during Cyclops Installation on JEMAL Slide Table

iss042e015971 (11/26/2011) --- NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Terry Virts are photographed during operations to...

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NASA image: Endeavour on approach to ISS for mission STS-111 UF2 / Expedition Four
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Jun 7, 2002

Endeavour on approach to ISS for mission STS-111 UF2 / Expedition Four

ISS004-E-13294 (7 June 2002) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the International Space Station (ISS) in...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0527
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Mar 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF), the...

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NASA image: Endeavour on approach to ISS for mission STS-111 UF2 / Expedition Four
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Jun 7, 2002

Endeavour on approach to ISS for mission STS-111 UF2 / Expedition Four

ISS004-E-13246 (7 June 2002) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the International Space Station (ISS) in...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0574
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Apr 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Russell Romanella (in the foreground), deputy director...

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NASA image: Endeavour on approach to ISS for mission STS-111 UF2 / Expedition Four
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Jun 7, 2002

Endeavour on approach to ISS for mission STS-111 UF2 / Expedition Four

ISS004-E-13252 (7 June 2002) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the International Space Station (ISS) in...

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NASA image: NREP installation on the JEF
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Aug 5, 2016

NREP installation on the JEF

iss048e049803 (8/5/2016) --- The Japanese Experiment Module Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS) moves to install the...

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NASA image: jsc2024e005968
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Jan 12, 2024

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jsc2024e005968 (1/122024) --- The five Kentucky Re-Entry Universal Payload System (KRUPS) capsules of the KREPE-2...

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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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