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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: Cygnus release by Canadarm2.
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Oct 22, 2013

Cygnus release by Canadarm2.

ISS037-E-018544 (22 Oct. 2013) --- The International Space Station’s Canadarm2 prepares to release the Orbital...

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NASA image: Cygnus Capture by Canadarm2
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Sep 29, 2013

Cygnus Capture by Canadarm2

"View of the capture of the first Cygnus commercial cargo spacecraft built by Orbital Sciences Corp attached to the...

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NASA image: SSRMS test grapple  1
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Jul 9, 2014

SSRMS test grapple 1

ISS040-E-055529 (9 July 2014) --- The Canadarm2 is pictured in this image photographed by an Expedition 40 crew...

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NASA image: SPARTAN-201 satellite begins separation from Shuttle Discovery
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Sep 12, 1994

SPARTAN-201 satellite begins separation from Shuttle Discovery

STS064-111-041 (12 Sept. 1994) ---- Backdropped against New England's coast, the Shuttle Pointed Autonomous Research...

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NASA image: Cygnus and  Canadarm2.
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Oct 5, 2013

Cygnus and Canadarm2.

View of the first Cygnus commercial cargo spacecraft built by Orbital Sciences Corp attached to the end of the...

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NASA image: Currie at RMS controls on the aft flight deck
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Dec 5, 1998

Currie at RMS controls on the aft flight deck

S88-E-5010 (12-05-98) --- Operating at a control panel on Endeavour's aft flight deck, astronaut Nancy J. Currie...

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NASA image: Linnehan and Foreman on EVA 2 - during Expedition 16 / STS-123 Joint Operations
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Mar 16, 2008

Linnehan and Foreman on EVA 2 - during Expedition 16 / STS-123 Joint Operations

S123-E-006788 (15/16 March 2008) --- Astronauts Mike Foreman (left) and Rick Linnehan, both STS-123 mission...

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NASA image: Linnehan and Foreman on EVA 2 during STS-123 / Expedition 16 Joint Operations
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Mar 16, 2008

Linnehan and Foreman on EVA 2 during STS-123 / Expedition 16 Joint Operations

S123-E-006400 (15/16 March 2008) --- Astronauts Rick Linnehan and Mike Foreman, both STS-123 mission specialists,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2692
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Dec 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Remote Manipulator System lab in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2866
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Oct 1, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the starboard...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0059
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Jan 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2690
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Dec 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A shipping container carrying part of the new Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS) is...

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NASA image: Flyaround view of the ISS taken from STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavor
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Mar 25, 2008

Flyaround view of the ISS taken from STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavor

S123-E-009714 (24 March 2008) --- Located on the exterior of the International Space Station's Harmony node, the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC817
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May 14, 1997

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The Manipulator Flight Demonstration (MFD) payload is installed into the payload bay of the Space Shuttle Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2870
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Oct 1, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2869
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Oct 1, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians...

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NASA image: STS-31 MS McCandless and MS Sullivan during JSC WETF underwater simulation
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Mar 5, 1990

STS-31 MS McCandless and MS Sullivan during JSC WETF underwater simulation

This overall view shows STS-31 Mission Specialist (MS) Bruce McCandless II (left) and MS Kathryn D. Sullivan making...

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NASA image: View through Cupola Window 3
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Mar 20, 2011

View through Cupola Window 3

ISS027-E-007050 (20 March 2011) --- The docked Kounotori2 H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV-2) and part of the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2687
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Dec 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A shipping container transporting part of the new Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS) is...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2863
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Oct 1, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the starboard...

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NASA image: Linnehan and Foreman on EVA 2 during STS-123 / Expedition 16 Joint Operations
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Mar 16, 2008

Linnehan and Foreman on EVA 2 during STS-123 / Expedition 16 Joint Operations

S123-E-006403 (15/16 March 2008) --- Astronauts Rick Linnehan and Mike Foreman, both STS-123 mission specialists,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2702
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Dec 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Two parts of the Orbiter Boom Sensor System sit end to end in the Remote Manipulator...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2691
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Dec 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Remote Manipulator System lab in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC816
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May 14, 1997

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The Manipulator Flight Demonstration (MFD) payload is installed into the payload bay of the Space Shuttle Orbiter...

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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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