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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: 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: End Effector and JEF during Joint Operations
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Jul 25, 2009

End Effector and JEF during Joint Operations

S127-E-008579 (25 July 2009) --- The Japanese Experiment Module - Exposed Facility is seen from inside Kibo on...

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NASA image: WSF, released from RMS end effector
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Nov 23, 1996

WSF, released from RMS end effector

STS080-708-084 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- Backdropped against the blackness of space and a cloud covered portion of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4638
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Aug 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4637
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Aug 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4639
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Aug 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: iss071e329982
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Jul 12, 2024

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iss071e329982 (July 12, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter is attached to the leading end effector...

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NASA image: iss071e329978
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Jul 12, 2024

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iss071e329978 (July 12, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter is attached to the leading end effector...

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NASA image: iss071e329977
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Jul 12, 2024

iss071e329977

iss071e329977 (July 12, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter is attached to the leading end effector...

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NASA image: iss071e329969
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Jul 12, 2024

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iss071e329969 (July 12, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter is attached to the leading end effector...

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NASA image: iss070e098229
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Feb 22, 2024

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iss070e098229 (Feb. 22, 2024) --- At left, the Canadarm2 robotic arm maneuvers the NanoRacks Bishop airlock in the...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken during the STS-114 mission
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Jul 29, 2005

Earth observation taken during the STS-114 mission

S114-E-5746 (29 July 2005) --- A mass of storm clouds was photographed by a STS-114 crewmember onboard the Space...

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NASA image: PDP grappled by RMS is positioned above payload bay (PLB) at sunrise
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Mar 30, 1982

PDP grappled by RMS is positioned above payload bay (PLB) at sunrise

STS003-21-080 (22-30 March 1982) --- Plasma Diagnostics Package (PDP) grappled by remote manipulator system (RMS)...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4640
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Aug 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4641
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Aug 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4642
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Aug 12, 2009

KSC-2009-4642

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0571
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May 19, 1999

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Workers in the in the Space Station Processing Facility move two segments of the Canadian Space Agency's Space...

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NASA image: KSC-99pd0546
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May 16, 1999

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Workers guide a segment of the Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) in the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0544
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May 16, 1999

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Workers move a box containing a segment of the Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) Space Station Remote Manipulator System...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0543
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May 16, 1999

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The Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) arrives at the Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0569
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May 19, 1999

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Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility raise a segment of the Canadian Space Agency's Space Station Remote...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0570
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May 19, 1999

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Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility raise two segments of the Canadian Space Agency's Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0548
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May 16, 1999

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Segments of the Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) are lined up in the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0509
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Apr 13, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, two workers perform prelaunch processing activities on the Canadian Space...

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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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