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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-98pc1649
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Nov 12, 1998

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The Unity connecting module is moved toward the payload bay of the orbiter Endeavour at Launch Pad 39A. Part of the...

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NASA image: MPLM Unberthing OPS
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Apr 16, 2010

MPLM Unberthing OPS

S131-E-010338 (16 April 2010) --- In the grasp of the International Space Station's Canadarm2 robotic arm, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4567
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Aug 9, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A, technicians ensure the payload bay door closes properly around the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0012
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Jan 10, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 at NASA Kennedy Space Center, engineers stand...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0879
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Mar 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4566
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Aug 9, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A, technicians check the clearance of the payload bay door as it closes...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc242
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Jan 30, 1997

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The Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) Spacelab module is moved to be installed into a payload canister in...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1171
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Jun 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 39B, both of Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay doors are closed for...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1273
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May 10, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the Japanese Experiment Module—Pressurized...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0208
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Jan 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, the U.S. Laboratory Destiny waits in Atlantis’s payload bay for...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc241
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Jan 30, 1997

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The Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) Spacelab module is moved to be installed into a payload canister in...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0011
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Jan 10, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 at NASA Kennedy Space Center, overhead cranes...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0208
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Jan 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, the U.S. Laboratory Destiny waits in Atlantis’s payload bay for...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0014
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Jan 10, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 at NASA Kennedy Space Center, engineers begin...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4563
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Aug 9, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A, technicians observe as space shuttle Discovery's payload bay doors begin...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4564
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Aug 9, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A, space shuttle Discovery's payload bay doors begin closing. Seen in the...

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NASA image: MISSE-6 hardware
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Sep 2, 2009

MISSE-6 hardware

ISS020-E-037369 (1 Sept. 2009) --- A close-up view of a Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE-6)...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0874
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Mar 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3561
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Jun 6, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour's...

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NASA image: EVA 1 during Expedition 22
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Feb 12, 2010

EVA 1 during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-062824 (11 Feb. 2010) --- Space shuttle Endeavour?s aft payload bay, orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods,...

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NASA image: MISSE-6 hardware
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Sep 2, 2009

MISSE-6 hardware

ISS020-E-037372 (1 Sept. 2009) --- A close-up view of a Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE-6)...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0880
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Mar 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. ---In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1169
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Jun 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 39B, both of Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay doors are closing for...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1272
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May 10, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the Japanese Experiment Module—Pressurized...

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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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