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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: Payload Bay on STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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May 25, 2010

Payload Bay on STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S132-E-012767 (25 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis’ vertical stabilizer, orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods,...

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NASA image: Payload Bay as STS-116 Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the ISS
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Dec 11, 2006

Payload Bay as STS-116 Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the ISS

S116-E-05504 (11 Dec. 2006) --- As seen through windows on the aft flight deck of Space Shuttle Discovery, the...

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NASA image: Payload bay from aft FD window on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 10, 2006

Payload bay from aft FD window on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05364 (11 Dec. 2006) --- As seen through windows on the aft flight deck of Space Shuttle Discovery, the...

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NASA image: Servicing Mission 4: Atlantis Cargo Bay Carrier Fly-Over
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May 19, 2008

Servicing Mission 4: Atlantis Cargo Bay Carrier Fly-Over

A tour of Atlantis's cargo bay as configured for Hubble Servicing Mission 4. The tour starts at the airlock, moves...

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NASA image: STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis Payload Bay
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May 15, 2010

STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis Payload Bay

S132-E-007567 (15 May 2010) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, space shuttle Atlantis’...

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NASA image: Shuttle orbiter Endeavour's payload bay during STS-72 mission
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Jan 20, 1996

Shuttle orbiter Endeavour's payload bay during STS-72 mission

STS072-726-085 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- The crew members captured this 70mm view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour’s cargo...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Columbia's payload bay and payloads in orbit
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Jan 12, 1986

View of the Shuttle Columbia's payload bay and payloads in orbit

61C-39-002 (12-17 Jan 1986) --- This view of the cargo bay of the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Columbia reveals some...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour,OV 105,Payload Bay during STS-123
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Mar 11, 2008

Space Shuttle Endeavour,OV 105,Payload Bay during STS-123

S123-E-005056 (11 Mar. 2008) --- During their first full day in space, STS-123 crewmembers aboard the Earth-orbiting...

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NASA image: Payload Bay taken by STS-127 Crew on Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Jul 16, 2009

Payload Bay taken by STS-127 Crew on Space Shuttle Endeavour

S127-E-006262 (16 July 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth and the blackness of space, a partial view of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour,OV 105,Payload Bay during STS-123
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Mar 11, 2008

Space Shuttle Endeavour,OV 105,Payload Bay during STS-123

S123-E-005641 (13 March 2008) --- Backdropped by Earth's horizon and the blackness of space, the logistics module...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour,OV 105,Payload Bay during STS-123
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Mar 11, 2008

Space Shuttle Endeavour,OV 105,Payload Bay during STS-123

S123-E-005051 (11 Mar. 2008) --- During their first full day in space, STS-123 crewmembers aboard the Earth-orbiting...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour,OV 105,Payload Bay during STS-123
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Mar 11, 2008

Space Shuttle Endeavour,OV 105,Payload Bay during STS-123

S123-E-005057 (11 Mar. 2008) --- During their first full day in space, STS-123 crewmembers aboard the Earth-orbiting...

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NASA image: STS-59 Endeavour's aft cargo bay in orbit
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Apr 10, 1994

STS-59 Endeavour's aft cargo bay in orbit

STS059-50-011 (9-20 April 94) --- A greenish appearing aurora forms the backdrop for this 35mm scene of the Earth...

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NASA image: Deployment of DRAGONSAT from Space Shuttle Endeavours Payload Bay
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Jul 30, 2009

Deployment of DRAGONSAT from Space Shuttle Endeavours Payload Bay

S127-E-012308 (30 July 2009) --- As seen through windows on the aft flight deck of Space Shuttle Endeavour, a...

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NASA image: View of the STS-116 Space Shuttle Discovery aft payload bay
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Dec 8, 2006

View of the STS-116 Space Shuttle Discovery aft payload bay

STS116-320-001 (9-22 Dec. 2006) --- Backdropped by the horizon of a blue and white Earth and the blackness of space,...

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NASA image: View of the shuttle orbiter Discovery's payload bay during RMS checkout
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Feb 12, 1997

View of the shuttle orbiter Discovery's payload bay during RMS checkout

S82-E-5014 (12 Feb. 1997) --- Space Shuttle Discovery's Remote Manipulator System (RMS) gets a preliminary workout...

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NASA image: Deployment of DRAGONSAT from Space Shuttle Endeavours Payload Bay
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Jul 30, 2009

Deployment of DRAGONSAT from Space Shuttle Endeavours Payload Bay

S127-E-012322 (30 July 2009) --- As seen through windows on the aft flight deck of Space Shuttle Endeavour, a...

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NASA image: Full view of Challenger in space taken by the SPAS satellite
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Jun 22, 1983

Full view of Challenger in space taken by the SPAS satellite

STS007-32-1667 (22 June 1983) --- The Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Challenger over a heavily cloud-covered portion...

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NASA image: Australia's AUSSAT satellite deployed from payload bay
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Aug 27, 1985

Australia's AUSSAT satellite deployed from payload bay

51I-32-023 (27 Aug. 1985) --- Australia's AUSSAT communications satellite is deployed from the payload bay of the...

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NASA image: Payload Bay on Space Shuttle Atlantis during STS-132
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May 14, 2010

Payload Bay on Space Shuttle Atlantis during STS-132

S132-E-005123 (14 May 2010) --- This photograph of space shuttle Atlantis' cargo bay and its vertical stabilizer...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1, NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Station and Shuttle Programs Michael Kostelnik (left) and United Space Alliance (USA) Vice President and Space Shuttle Program Manager Howard DeCastro (right) are briefed by a USA technician (center) on Shuttle processing in the payload bay of orbiter Atlantis. NASA and USA Space Shuttle program management are participating in a leadership workday. The day is intended to provide management with an in-depth, hands-on look at Shuttle processing activities at KSC.
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Dec 19, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1, NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Station and Shuttle Programs Michael Kostelnik (left) and United Space Alliance (USA) Vice President and Space Shuttle Program Manager Howard DeCastro (right) are briefed by a USA technician (center) on Shuttle processing in the payload bay of orbiter Atlantis. NASA and USA Space Shuttle program management are participating in a leadership workday. The day is intended to provide management with an in-depth, hands-on look at Shuttle processing activities at KSC.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1, NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Space...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1, NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Station and Shuttle Programs Michael Kostelnik (left) and United Space Alliance (USA) Vice President and Space Shuttle Program Manager Howard DeCastro (right) are briefed by a USA technician (center) on Shuttle processing in the payload bay of orbiter Atlantis. NASA and USA Space Shuttle program management are participating in a leadership workday. The day is intended to provide management with an in-depth, hands-on look at Shuttle processing activities at KSC.
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Dec 19, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1, NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Station and Shuttle Programs Michael Kostelnik (left) and United Space Alliance (USA) Vice President and Space Shuttle Program Manager Howard DeCastro (right) are briefed by a USA technician (center) on Shuttle processing in the payload bay of orbiter Atlantis. NASA and USA Space Shuttle program management are participating in a leadership workday. The day is intended to provide management with an in-depth, hands-on look at Shuttle processing activities at KSC.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1, NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Space...

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NASA image: Payload Bay and OBSS on STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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May 23, 2010

Payload Bay and OBSS on STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S132-E-012289 (23 May 2010) --- The International Space Station (center) appears very small from the point of view...

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NASA image: Satellite deployment during STS-5
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Nov 17, 1982

Satellite deployment during STS-5

STS005-38-943 (17 Nov. 1982) --- The Satellite Business Systems (SBS-3) satellte is deployed from its protective...

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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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