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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: Orbiter Endeavour's PLB backdropped by illuminated edge of Earth's limb during STS-113
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Dec 6, 2002

Orbiter Endeavour's PLB backdropped by illuminated edge of Earth's limb during STS-113

STS113-347-003 (23 November – 7 December 2002) --- View of the Space Shuttle Endeavour’s payload bay...

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NASA image: Payload Bay on STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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May 25, 2010

Payload Bay on STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S132-E-012709 (25 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis’ vertical stabilizer, orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods,...

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NASA image: Payload Bay
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Mar 7, 2011

Payload Bay

S133-E-011365 (7 March 2011) --- Space shuttle Discovery’s vertical stabilizer, orbital maneuvering system (OMS)...

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NASA image: MFD - Robot arm during experiment OPS
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Aug 10, 1997

MFD - Robot arm during experiment OPS

S85-E-5030 (10 August 1997) --- The Manipulator Flight Demonstration (MFD) in the Space Shuttle Discovery's cargo...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0323
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Feb 14, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers...

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NASA image: View of Astronaut Bruc McCandless during EVA
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Feb 12, 1984

View of Astronaut Bruc McCandless during EVA

S84-27039 (7 Feb 1984) --- Astronaut Bruce McCandless II, at first glance appears to be walking on cargo in the...

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NASA image: STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) appendage deploy aboard OV-103
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Apr 25, 1990

STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) appendage deploy aboard OV-103

STS031-03-014 (25 April 1990) --- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST), still in the grasp of Discovery's Remote...

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NASA image: Payload bay activity during second EVA of STS-72 mission
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Jan 17, 1996

Payload bay activity during second EVA of STS-72 mission

STS072-722-041 (17 Jan. 1996) --- Astronaut Winston E. Scott traverses the portside of the Space Shuttle Endeavour's...

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NASA image: Payload bay in low light condition, the APAS alignment ring is extended
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Aug 11, 2001

Payload bay in low light condition, the APAS alignment ring is extended

STS105-E-5037 (11 August 2001) --- One of the STS-105 crew members on the flight deck of the Earth-orbiting Space...

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NASA image: Bush - POST-FLIGHT - STS-2 - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX
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Nov 15, 1981

Bush - POST-FLIGHT - STS-2 - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX

S81-39548 (12 Nov. 1981) --- NASA's space shuttle Columbia climbs toward space for a return visit after its 10:10...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0314
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Feb 8, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a crew equipment interface test in the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at...

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NASA image: Astronauts Musgrave and Hoffman during final STS-61 EVA
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Dec 8, 1993

Astronauts Musgrave and Hoffman during final STS-61 EVA

STS061-48-001 (9 Dec 1993) --- Orbiting Earth at an altitude of 356 nautical miles perched atop a foot restraint on...

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NASA image: Currie on aft flight deck
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Dec 8, 1998

Currie on aft flight deck

S88-E-5164 (12-08-98) --- Astronaut Nancy J. Currie spent a great deal of time at controls on the aft flight deck of...

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NASA image: Exterior view of the ISS taken during EVA 3 for Expedition 15 / STS-118 Joint Operations
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Aug 15, 2007

Exterior view of the ISS taken during EVA 3 for Expedition 15 / STS-118 Joint Operations

ISS015-E-22575 (15 Aug. 2007) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour, docked to the...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope is berthed in Endeavour's payload bay after capture
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Dec 4, 1993

Hubble Space Telescope is berthed in Endeavour's payload bay after capture

STS061-86-030 (4 Dec 1993) --- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is pictured in the Space Shuttle Endeavour's cargo...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman works with replacement WF/PC II for HST
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Dec 7, 1993

Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman works with replacement WF/PC II for HST

STS061-58-033 (7 Dec 1993) --- Anchored to the Space Shuttle Endeavour's Remote Manipulator System (RMS) arm,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0312
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Feb 8, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a crew equipment interface test in the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0327
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Feb 14, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the hatch on...

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NASA image: EVA-3 - Smith and Grunsfeld work with the HST
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Dec 24, 1999

EVA-3 - Smith and Grunsfeld work with the HST

S103-E-5347 (24 December 1999) --- Astronaut Steven L. Smith, payload commander, prepares to use a 35mm camera...

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NASA image: ODS alignment ring at soft-dock with ISS
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Aug 12, 2001

ODS alignment ring at soft-dock with ISS

STS105-E-5067 (12 August 2001) --- One of the STS-105 crew members on the aft flight deck of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Discovery payload bay
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Mar 7, 2011

Discovery payload bay

S133-E-011762 (7 March 2011) --- Space shuttle Discovery’s vertical stabilizer, orbital maneuvering system (OMS)...

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NASA image: PMA 3 as seen from the Atlantis aft flight deck window
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Feb 10, 2001

PMA 3 as seen from the Atlantis aft flight deck window

STS98-E-5091 (10 February 2001) --- One of the International Space Station's Pressurized Mating Adapters (PMA-3) was...

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NASA image: SRMS handoff to the SSRMS during EVA-1 on STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations
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Jul 18, 2009

SRMS handoff to the SSRMS during EVA-1 on STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations

S127-E-006902 (18 July 2009) --- The Japanese Experiment Module - Exposed Facility (JEF) is pictured in the grasp of...

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NASA image: STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis Payload Bay
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May 15, 2010

STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis Payload Bay

S132-E-007567 (15 May 2010) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, space shuttle Atlantis’...

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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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