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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: Earth Observations taken by STS-119 Crewmember
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Mar 26, 2009

Earth Observations taken by STS-119 Crewmember

S119-E-010067 (26 March 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth and the blackness of space, a portion of...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the STS-41G mission
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth Observation taken during the STS-41G mission

41G-121-138 (5-13 Oct 1984) --- A view of the Earth's horizon featuring France and England. The Strait of Dover and...

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NASA image: View of Atlantis' Payload Bay taken during the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 17, 2009

View of Atlantis' Payload Bay taken during the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-006293 (17 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, a partial view of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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Apr 10, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-021307 (10 April 2010) --- Photographed by one of the Expedition 23 crew members onboard the International...

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NASA image: Columbus in the Atlantis payload bay during the STS-122 Mission
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Feb 8, 2008

Columbus in the Atlantis payload bay during the STS-122 Mission

S122-E-006274 (8 Feb. 2008) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth's horizon, the Columbus laboratory...

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NASA image: View of Atlantis' Payload Bay
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May 19, 2009

View of Atlantis' Payload Bay

S125-E-012514 (19 May 2009) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis? payload bay, Canadian-built remote manipulator system (RMS)...

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NASA image: View of Atlantis' Payload Bay taken during the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 17, 2009

View of Atlantis' Payload Bay taken during the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-006295 (17 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, a partial view of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Oct 25, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-005934 (25 Oct. 2007) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section is featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: Endeavour Payload Bay
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Feb 20, 2010

Endeavour Payload Bay

S130-E-012456 (20 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, a partial view of space shuttle...

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NASA image: Payload Bay of Endeavour
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Nov 15, 2008

Payload Bay of Endeavour

S126-E-006708 (15 Nov. 2008) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth and the blackness of space, the Leonardo...

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NASA image: Payload Bay of Endeavour
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Nov 16, 2008

Payload Bay of Endeavour

S126-E-006829 (15 Nov. 2008) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth and the blackness of space, the Leonardo...

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NASA image: Shuttle Endeavour returns home after the STS-123 Mission
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Mar 24, 2008

Shuttle Endeavour returns home after the STS-123 Mission

S123-E-009806 (24 March 2008) --- Backdropped by a large area of white clouds, Space Shuttle Endeavour's vertical...

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NASA image: Views of Endeavour's payload bay and an Earth limb taken during STS-99
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Feb 12, 2000

Views of Endeavour's payload bay and an Earth limb taken during STS-99

STS099-703-082 (11-22 February 2000) --- Part of the Space Shuttle Endeavour's aft cargo bay, its vertical...

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NASA image: View of OMS burn and illuminated orbiter stabilizer
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May 16, 1997

View of OMS burn and illuminated orbiter stabilizer

STS084-357-008 (15-24 May 1997) --- Photographed through the aft flight deck windows of the Earth-orbiting Space...

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NASA image: Payload Bay of Endeavour
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Nov 15, 2008

Payload Bay of Endeavour

S126-E-006713 (15 Nov. 2008) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth and the blackness of space, the Leonardo...

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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: Node 2 / Harmony module in the  Payload Bay during STS-120
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Oct 24, 2006

Node 2 / Harmony module in the Payload Bay during STS-120

S120-E-006066 (24 Oct. 2007) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth's horizon, the Harmony node in...

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NASA image: ODS in payload bay
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Jun 1, 2008

ODS in payload bay

S124-E-005462 (1 June 2008) --- Space Shuttle Discovery's Remote Manipulator System (RMS), docking mechanism,...

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NASA image: OMS pods on STS-133 orbiter Discovery
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Feb 25, 2011

OMS pods on STS-133 orbiter Discovery

S133-E-006200 (25 Feb. 2011) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, space shuttle Discovery’s vertical...

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NASA image: View of Atlantis' Payload Bay taken during the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 17, 2009

View of Atlantis' Payload Bay taken during the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-006235 (17 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space, a partial view of Space...

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NASA image: Overall view of Atlantis' Payload Bay taken during the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 17, 2009

Overall view of Atlantis' Payload Bay taken during the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-006210 (17 Nov. 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, a partial view of Space Shuttle Atlantis?...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis during STS-132
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May 25, 2010

Space Shuttle Atlantis during STS-132

S132-E-011630 (25 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis’ vertical stabilizer, orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods...

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NASA image: Endeavour PLB
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Feb 9, 2010

Endeavour PLB

S130-E-005334 (8 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by mountainous terrain, the Tranquility node in space shuttle...

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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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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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