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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: NanoRacks Kestrel Eye (KE2M) Satellite Deployment
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Oct 24, 2017

NanoRacks Kestrel Eye (KE2M) Satellite Deployment

iss053e130267 (Oct. 24, 2017) --- The Kestrel Eye IIM (KE2M) CubeSat is pictured shortly after it was deployed from...

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NASA image: Kristall
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Nov 3, 2010

Kristall

ISS025-E-010852 (3 Nov. 2010) --- Russian cosmonaut Alexander Kaleri, Expedition 25 flight engineer, works on the...

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NASA image: iss060e008886
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Jul 16, 2019

iss060e008886

iss060e008886 (July 16, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Nick Hague of NASA sets up a fluorescence microscope...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour in O&C
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour in O&C

Kathy Lueders, second from right, associate administrator of the Human Exploration and Operations Mission...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Nov 15, 1997

Microgravity

Matthew Koss (forground) and Martin Glicksman (rear), principal investigator and lead scientist (respectively),...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Nov 15, 1997

Microgravity

Students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY, monitor the progress of the Isothermal Dendritic...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Nov 15, 1997

Microgravity

Undergraduate students Kristina Wines and Dena Renzo at Rensselaer Poloytech Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY, monitor...

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NASA image: Artemis I - Orion Move to Launch Abort System Facility (LASF)
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Jul 10, 2021

Artemis I - Orion Move to Launch Abort System Facility (LASF)

Mike Collins, NASA Operations manager for Spacecraft Offline Operations, left, and Skip Williams, operations manager...

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NASA image: SCAPE Suit Up
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Oct 31, 2018

SCAPE Suit Up

Self-Contained Atmospheric Protective Ensemble (SCAPE) suits are hanging in a row inside the Multi-Payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1292
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Jan 18, 2010

KSC-2010-1292

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload transportation canister containing the...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Nov 1, 1983

Spacelab

This photograph shows activities inside the science module during the Spacelab-1 (STS-9) mission. Left to right are...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1291
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Jan 18, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers begin to lift the payload transportation...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1197
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Aug 7, 1997

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STS-85 Commander Curtis L. Brown, Jr. smiles as he is assisted with his ascent/reentry flight suit by a suit...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1293
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Jan 18, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload transportation canister containing the...

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NASA image: Kopra in Endeavours Payload Cargo Bay during EVA-1 on STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations
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Jul 18, 2009

Kopra in Endeavours Payload Cargo Bay during EVA-1 on STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations

S127-E-006816 (18 July 2009) --- Astronaut Tim Kopra, mission specialist, is pictured in the forward port side area...

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NASA image: Kopra in Endeavours Payload Cargo Bay during EVA-1 on STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations
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Jul 18, 2009

Kopra in Endeavours Payload Cargo Bay during EVA-1 on STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations

S127-E-006810 (18 July 2009) --- Astronaut Tim Kopra, mission specialist, is pictured during the first of five...

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NASA image: Kopra in Endeavours Payload Cargo Bay during EVA-1 on STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations
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Jul 18, 2009

Kopra in Endeavours Payload Cargo Bay during EVA-1 on STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations

S127-E-006818 (18 July 2009) --- Astronaut Tim Kopra, mission specialist, is pictured in Endeavour's cargo bay...

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NASA image: Kopra in Endeavours Payload Cargo Bay during EVA-1 on STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations
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Jul 18, 2009

Kopra in Endeavours Payload Cargo Bay during EVA-1 on STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations

S127-E-006832 (18 July 2009) --- Astronaut Tim Kopra, mission specialist, is pictured at the edge of Endeavour's...

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NASA image: Kopra in Endeavours Payload Cargo Bay during EVA-1 on STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations
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Jul 18, 2009

Kopra in Endeavours Payload Cargo Bay during EVA-1 on STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations

S127-E-006826 (18 July 2009) --- Astronaut Tim Kopra, mission specialist, is pictured during the first of five...

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NASA image: Kopra in Endeavours Payload Cargo Bay during EVA-1 on STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations
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Jul 18, 2009

Kopra in Endeavours Payload Cargo Bay during EVA-1 on STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations

S127-E-006833 (18 July 2009) --- Astronaut Tim Kopra, mission specialist, is pictured at the edge of Endeavour's...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2978
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May 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload ground-handling...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0098
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Jan 24, 2000

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One of two new payload transporters for Kennedy Space Center moves past the Vehicle Assembly Building (left) and...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0097
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Jan 24, 2000

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One of two new payload transporters for Kennedy Space Center moves through Cape Canaveral Air Station after being...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1193
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Aug 7, 1997

KSC-97PC1193

The STS-85 crew partakes in the traditional pre-liftoff breakfast in the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building....

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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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