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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: PLB of Endeavour
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Feb 10, 2010

PLB of Endeavour

S130-E-006354 (9 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, space shuttle Endeavour’s payload bay,...

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NASA image: Endeavour during Expedition 16/STS-123 EVA 3
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Mar 18, 2008

Endeavour during Expedition 16/STS-123 EVA 3

ISS016-E-033091 (18 March 2008) --- Backdropped by a blue and white section of Earth and the blackness of space,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3020
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Apr 22, 2011

KSC-2011-3020

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers use a...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis III  Core Stage Engine Section
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Sep 10, 2024

Artemis III Core Stage Engine Section

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida installed four “quad pods” around the Artemis III core stage engine...

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NASA image: EC02-0294-1
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Dec 19, 2002

EC02-0294-1

NASA Dryden's Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project evaluated the capability of an F/A-18A aircraft as an...

AFRC
NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope (HST) above OV-103's PLB during STS-31 deployment
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Apr 25, 1990

Hubble Space Telescope (HST) above OV-103's PLB during STS-31 deployment

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is raised above the payload bay (PLB) in low hover position during STS-31 checkout...

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NASA image: Endeavour SRMS / OBSS during Survey OPS
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Feb 9, 2010

Endeavour SRMS / OBSS during Survey OPS

S130-E-005338 (8 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by the South China Sea and the Gulf of Tonkin, the Tranquility node in...

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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: EC03-0293-03
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Sep 18, 2003

EC03-0293-03

NASA Dryden's Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project evaluated the capability of an F/A-18A aircraft as an...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC00pp1242
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Sep 6, 2000

KSC00pp1242

KSC Director Roy Bridges addresses attendees at a ribbon cutting for the new Checkout and Launch Control System...

KSC
NASA image: The orbiter PLB and Earth limb during STS-121
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Jul 15, 2006

The orbiter PLB and Earth limb during STS-121

S121-E-07904 (15 July 2006) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth's horizon, Space Shuttle Discovery's...

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NASA image: Survey of the TPS on the STS-115 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Sep 10, 2006

Survey of the TPS on the STS-115 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S115-E-05305 (10 Sept. 2006) --- While working to survey the thermal protection system on the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3025
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Apr 23, 2011

KSC-2011-3025

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers use a...

KSC
NASA image: EC03-0293-15
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Sep 18, 2003

EC03-0293-15

NASA Dryden's Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project evaluated the capability of an F/A-18A aircraft as an...

AFRC
NASA image: View of the launch of  Discovery 41-D mission
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Aug 30, 1984

View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission

View of the launch of the shuttle Discovery and the 41-D mission. The orbiter and its plume of smoke are...

JSC
NASA image: Olivas participating in EVA during Expedition/STS-117 Joint Operations
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Jun 15, 2007

Olivas participating in EVA during Expedition/STS-117 Joint Operations

ISS015-E-12938 (15 June 2007) --- Anchored to a foot restraint on Space Shuttle Atlantis' remote manipulator system...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-3033
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Apr 23, 2011

KSC-2011-3033

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an overhead...

KSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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Apr 15, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-024576 (15 April 2010) --- One of the Expedition 23 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: PLB and MPLM
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Apr 6, 2010

PLB and MPLM

S131-E-007410 (6 April 2010) --- The Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) visible in space shuttle...

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NASA image: n/a
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Jul 6, 2006

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A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 13...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0854
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Jun 3, 2002

KSC-02pd0854

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance Aft Technician Bobby Wright looks at the gaseous nitrogen...

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NASA image: View of the launch of  Discovery 41-D mission
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Aug 30, 1984

View of the launch of Discovery 41-D mission

View of the launch of the shuttle Discovery and the 41-D mission. The orbiter and its plume of smoke are...

JSC
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-005909 (25 Oct. 2007) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section is featured in this...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-2994
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Apr 22, 2011

KSC-2011-2994

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers remove...

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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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