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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: A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. The POIC team supports science operations on the International Space Station 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more than 20 years the POIC team has worked with scientists from around the world to enable the space station crew to conduct experiments that improve life on Earth and enable future exploration.
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Feb 5, 2021

A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. The POIC team supports science operations on the International Space Station 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more than 20 years the POIC team has worked with scientists from around the world to enable the space station crew to conduct experiments that improve life on Earth and enable future exploration.

A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. The POIC team supports science operations on the International Space Station 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more than 20 years the POIC team has worked with scientists from around the world to enable the space station crew to conduct experiments that improve life on Earth and enable future exploration.
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Feb 5, 2021

A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. The POIC team supports science operations on the International Space Station 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more than 20 years the POIC team has worked with scientists from around the world to enable the space station crew to conduct experiments that improve life on Earth and enable future exploration.

A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. The POIC team supports science operations on the International Space Station 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more than 20 years the POIC team has worked with scientists from around the world to enable the space station crew to conduct experiments that improve life on Earth and enable future exploration.
Image
Feb 5, 2021

A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. The POIC team supports science operations on the International Space Station 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more than 20 years the POIC team has worked with scientists from around the world to enable the space station crew to conduct experiments that improve life on Earth and enable future exploration.

A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight...

MSFC
NASA image: A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. The POIC team supports science operations on the International Space Station 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more than 20 years the POIC team has worked with scientists from around the world to enable the space station crew to conduct experiments that improve life on Earth and enable future exploration.
Image
Feb 5, 2021

A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. The POIC team supports science operations on the International Space Station 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more than 20 years the POIC team has worked with scientists from around the world to enable the space station crew to conduct experiments that improve life on Earth and enable future exploration.

A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: Expedition 49/50 Astronaut Shane Kimbrough briefs the press on his extended mission to the International Space Station in the Marshall Space Flight Center Payload Operations Integration Center (POIC).
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Aug 31, 2017

Expedition 49/50 Astronaut Shane Kimbrough briefs the press on his extended mission to the International Space Station in the Marshall Space Flight Center Payload Operations Integration Center (POIC).

Expedition 49/50 Astronaut Shane Kimbrough briefs the press on his extended mission to the International Space...

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NASA image: Expedition 49/50 Astronaut Shane Kimbrough briefs the press on his extended mission to the International Space Station in the Marshall Space Flight Center Payload Operations Integration Center (POIC).
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Aug 31, 2017

Expedition 49/50 Astronaut Shane Kimbrough briefs the press on his extended mission to the International Space Station in the Marshall Space Flight Center Payload Operations Integration Center (POIC).

Expedition 49/50 Astronaut Shane Kimbrough briefs the press on his extended mission to the International Space...

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NASA image: Huntsville Operations Support Center (HOSC)
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May 19, 2020

Huntsville Operations Support Center (HOSC)

MSFC Building 4663, NE corner view of Huntsville Operations Support Center, housing the Payload Operations...

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NASA image: Lewis Wooten in the MSFC Payload Operations Integration facility.
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Apr 13, 2015

Lewis Wooten in the MSFC Payload Operations Integration facility.

LEWIS WOOTEN, NEW DIRECTOR OF THE MISSION OPERATIONS LABORATORY AT NASA'S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Payload Operations Center (POC) is the science command post for the International Space Station (ISS). Located...

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NASA image: Crew-4 Mission Astronauts Make Debut Visit to Marshall
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Dec 14, 2022

Crew-4 Mission Astronauts Make Debut Visit to Marshall

The Human Exploration Development & Operations Office at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center recently hosted SpaceX...

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NASA image: Expedition 59 Plaque Hanging In the Payload Operations Integrati
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Aug 28, 2019

Expedition 59 Plaque Hanging In the Payload Operations Integrati

Expedition 59 Astronaut David Saint-Jaques visits Marshall Space Flight Center's Payload Operations Integration...

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Aug 28, 2019

Expedition 59 Plaque Hanging In the Payload Operations Integrati

Expedition 59 Astronaut David Saint-Jaques visits Marshall Space Flight Center's Payload Operations Integration...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Payload Operations Center (POC) is the science command post for the International Space Station (ISS). Located...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Dec 3, 1990

Spacelab

This photograph was taken during the Astro-1 mission (STS-35) showing activities at NASA's new Payload Operations...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Payload Operations Center (POC) is the science command post for the International Space Station (ISS). Located...

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NASA image: New POD Class
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Sep 26, 2019

New POD Class

Official group photo of the new class of PODs (Payload Operations Directors) for 2019, taken in building 4663...

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NASA image: New POD Class
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Sep 26, 2019

New POD Class

Official group photo of the new class of PODs (Payload Operations Directors) for 2019, taken in building 4663...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Payload Operations Center (POC) is the science command post for the International Space Station (ISS). Located...

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NASA image: Dr. Ruth Jones photos for University of Arkansas Alumni publication
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Feb 4, 2019

Dr. Ruth Jones photos for University of Arkansas Alumni publication

Dr. Ruth Jones, Branch Chief for Industrial Safety Branch (QD12) at MSFC, talks safety issues in the Payload...

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NASA image: MARSHALL STAR PHOTO RECREATION
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Feb 12, 2016

MARSHALL STAR PHOTO RECREATION

A PHOTOGRAPH FIRST RUN IN THE “MARSHALL STAR” IN 2001 IS RECREATED FOR PUBLICATION 15 YEARS LATER IN THE REMODELED...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1984

Spacelab

During a Spacelab flight, the hub of activity was the Payload Operations Control Center (POCC) at the Johnson Space...

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NASA image: Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag
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Dec 17, 2019

Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate and Marshall Center...

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NASA image: Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag
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Dec 17, 2019

Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate and Marshall Center...

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NASA image: Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag
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Dec 17, 2019

Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate and Marshall Center...

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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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