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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: KSC-2011-3891
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May 23, 2011

KSC-2011-3891

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

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3893
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May 23, 2011

KSC-2011-3893

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

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3894
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May 23, 2011

KSC-2011-3894

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

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NASA image: Arrival of HISUI (JAXA) Payload at SSPF
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Oct 25, 2019

Arrival of HISUI (JAXA) Payload at SSPF

The Hyperspectral Imager Suite (HISUI), a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) payload, arrives in its shipping...

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NASA image: Arrival of HISUI (JAXA) Payload at SSPF
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Oct 25, 2019

Arrival of HISUI (JAXA) Payload at SSPF

The Hyperspectral Imager Suite (HISUI), a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) payload, is lifted off of its...

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NASA image: Arrival of HISUI (JAXA) Payload at SSPF
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Oct 25, 2019

Arrival of HISUI (JAXA) Payload at SSPF

The Hyperspectral Imager Suite (HISUI), a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) payload, arrives in its shipping...

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NASA image: OFFICE OF SPACE SCIENCE (OSS)-1 PAYLOAD - KSC
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Oct 29, 1981

OFFICE OF SPACE SCIENCE (OSS)-1 PAYLOAD - KSC

Views OSS-1 Payload Pallet, vehicle changing and potential experiment being checked out by technicians after its...

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NASA image: STS-37 crew EVA in the payload bay
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Dec 27, 2017

STS-37 crew EVA in the payload bay

Photographic documentation showing activities in the payload bay of the orbiter Atlantis during STS-37. View...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: PORTRAIT - PAYLOAD SPECIALIST OCKELS, WUBBO - JSC
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Jun 26, 1981

PORTRAIT - PAYLOAD SPECIALIST OCKELS, WUBBO - JSC

S81-33399 (July 1981) --- Wubbo Ockels, ESA payload specialist

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NASA image: PORTRAIT - PAYLOAD SPECIALIST (PS) LAMPTON, MICHAEL - JSC
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Sep 30, 1983

PORTRAIT - PAYLOAD SPECIALIST (PS) LAMPTON, MICHAEL - JSC

S83-41301 (1983) --- Michael Logan Lampton, backup payload specialist.

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Post-Flight Payload Processing - Campos/Moonikin
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Jan 10, 2023

Artemis I Orion Post-Flight Payload Processing - Campos/Moonikin

Commander Moonikin Campos, a sensored stand-in for humans from NASA’s Artemis I mission, is packed within its...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Post Flight Payload Processing - MARE
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Jan 17, 2023

Artemis I Orion Post Flight Payload Processing - MARE

Artemis I Orion Post - Flight Payloasd Processing

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Post-Flight Payload Processing - Campos/Moonikin
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Jan 10, 2023

Artemis I Orion Post-Flight Payload Processing - Campos/Moonikin

Commander Moonikin Campos, a sensored stand-in for humans from NASA’s Artemis I mission, is packed within its...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Post-Flight Payload Processing - Campos/Moonikin
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Jan 10, 2023

Artemis I Orion Post-Flight Payload Processing - Campos/Moonikin

Commander Moonikin Campos, a sensored stand-in for humans from NASA’s Artemis I mission, is packed within its...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Post-Flight Payload Processing - Campos/Moonikin
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Jan 10, 2023

Artemis I Orion Post-Flight Payload Processing - Campos/Moonikin

Commander Moonikin Campos, a sensored stand-in for humans from NASA’s Artemis I mission, is packed within its...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Oct 22, 1992

Spacelab

This is a Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-52) onboard photograph of the United States Microgravity Payload-1 (USMP-1) in...

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NASA image: TSS-1R deployment
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Feb 24, 1996

TSS-1R deployment

STS075-701-087 (25 Feb. 1996) --- A medium close-up view, captured with a 70mm camera, shows the Tethered Satellite...

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NASA image: STS-78 crew portrait in the Spacelab module
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Jul 9, 1996

STS-78 crew portrait in the Spacelab module

STS078-397-030 (20 June - 7 July 1996) --- Five NASA astronauts and two international payload specialists take a...

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NASA image: LDEF positioned by RMS over OV-102's payload during STS-32 retrieval
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Jan 20, 1990

LDEF positioned by RMS over OV-102's payload during STS-32 retrieval

STS032-541-018 (12 Jan 1990) --- One of a number of frames photographed by the STS-32 crew as part of a detailed...

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NASA image: STS-32 SYNCOM IV-5 is deployed from Columbia's, OV-102's, payload bay
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Jan 10, 1990

STS-32 SYNCOM IV-5 is deployed from Columbia's, OV-102's, payload bay

STS032-87-030 (10 Jan 1990) --- The Syncom IV-5 communications satellite leaves the cargo bay of Columbia, as...

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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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